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Shri G. Kishan Reddy launches ‘Best Tourism Village Competition Portal’, Global Tourism Investor Summit 2023 Portal and Rural Tourism Portal in New Delhi
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The Union Tourism Minister, Shri G. Kishan Reddy launched important initiatives on February 16 for tourism promotion in the country in the presence of MoS, Tourism Shri Ajay Bhatt. He launched a unique initiative ‘Best Tourism Village Competition Portal’ and Rural Tourism Portal. The Global Tourism Investor Summit 2023 portal was also launched on the occasion.
The Ministry of Tourism is organizing 1st Global Tourism Investors’ Summit during 17-19 May 2023 to showcase investible projects and opportunities in tourism and hospitality sector in India to domestic and international investors. This is being organised in the backdrop of India’s G20 Presidency this year.
India is also observing ‘Visit India Year 2023’ on which a presentation was made. In order to develop tourism in mission mode and to accelerate India’s rise towards world leadership in tourism sector, the Ministry of Tourism has launched Visit India Year 2023. It is a unique, collective movement that invites the world to explore India during 2023 – a historical year of India’s G20 presidency as well as grand celebrations of India@75 Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
On the occasion, the Union Minister of Tourism, Shri G. Kishan Reddy also interacted with Media on several key achievements of the Ministry of Tourism during the last few years and future strategy for promoting tourism in the country.
Shri Reddy highlighted the whole of government approach followed by the Government in promoting and developing tourism sector in the country with focus on connectivity, civic infrastructure, tourist amenities and soft infrastructure.
He said that the country is taking a new flight of development with the mantra of “Vikas Bhi aur Virasat bhi” under the guidance of Prime Minister. India is seeing a rapid revival of Foreign Tourist Arrivals post Covid and India will soon become a major destination of the world with the Whole of Government approach policy.
The Union Minister further said that in 2014, 76.8 lakh foreign tourists had come to India and in 2019 this number stood at 1.09 crore before Covid. Despite tourism being the most affected sector due to Covid, but still in 2022 this number has increased to 61 lakh. Union Minister also said that one crore foreign tourists are expected to visit India this year.
Shri Kishan Reddy also spoke about the phenomenal spurt in domestic tourism. Giving the example of Jammu and Kashmir, he said that in 2022, J&K received a staggering 1.84 cr tourists breaking all previous records since Independence.
He informed that the Government, for the first time focussed on the development of spiritual destinations and PRASHAD (National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual and Heritage Augmentation Drive) scheme was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in 2015. Till date, under PRASHAD scheme, a total of 45 projects for an amount of Rs.1586.10 Crore have been sanctioned.
He further informed that the Ministry of Tourism introduced Swadesh Darshan scheme in 2014-15 with focus on integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits in the country. 76 projects were sanctioned for an amount of Rs.5315.59 Crore under various themes such as eco, heritage, Himalayan, coastal theme etc. The Scheme has now been revamped as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 with the objective to develop sustainable and responsible tourist destinations in the country. The Ministry has selected 50 destinations for development in the country.
The Ministry of Tourism has also sanctioned 51 projects for an amount of Rs.737.89 Crore from 2014-15 to 2022-23 under Assistance to Central Agencies scheme for various projects such as sound and light show, development cruise terminals, border tourism projects such Attari Post Tourism Infrastructure, Tanot Post Tourism Infrastructure etc.
He informed that the Ministry of Tourism sanctioned 59 tourism routes under Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN-3 to provide better connectivity to important tourist places including Iconic sites. Out of this, 51 are already being provided viability gap funding, he said.
The Ministry is also working with Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to improve the road connectivity to various tourist destinations and setting up of wayside amenities.
Ministry of Tourism is also working with Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to promote cruise tourism both in oceans and inland waterways and has funded several cruise terminals projects. The Ministry is working with Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for promotion of wild life tourism and eco-tourism and has funded several projects under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.
The Ministry of Tourism has been working very closely with Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of External Affairs for easing of the Visa Regime in the country to facilitate seamless travel. The Ministry strongly supported launch of e-Visa regime on 27.11.2014 and subsequently e-Tourist Visa. It was initially introduced for 46 countries, which provided a major boost to inbound tourism. At present, the e-Tourist visa facility is available for the nationals of 165 countries. Post pandemic, the Government also announced 500,000 free visas to the tourists. The Ministry of Tourism, in association with the Ministry of External Affairs, has appointed Tourism Officers in 20 countries in 2021, who will promote Indian tourism in those countries.
During 2019, there was reduction in tax on hotel rooms with tariffs of ₹1,001 to ₹7,500/night to 12%; those above ₹7,501 to 18% to increase India’s competitiveness as a tourism destination vis-à-vis other competing markets in the region.
He also highlighted that the Ministry has introduced several IT based reforms and electronic portals were set up for hotel classification and travel trade recognition. These has been further revamped into National Integrated Database of Hospitality Industry (NIDHI), a technology driven system for providing services to Hospitality and travel industry.
The Minister further informed that the Government introduced International Tourism Mart (ITM) in 2014 with focus on promoting tourism in North Eastern region.
The Government has further formulated “a Coordinated Strategy for Revival of India as a Global Centre of Buddhist Culture and Tourism with Special Focus on Bodhgaya”. Inauguration of Kushinagar Airport will further boost Buddhist tourism in the country and the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with IRCTC organized a Buddhist Circuit FAM Tour and Conference from 4th – 8th October 2021 at Bodhgaya and Varanasi.
The Ministry of Tourism launched the Dekho Apna Desh initiative in January 2020. More than 150 webinars have been conducted so far.
Talking about skill development initiatives of the Ministry, the Minister informed that the Ministry of Tourism is imparting hospitality and tourism education to our youth through 21 CIHMs, 28 SIHMs, 12 FCIs and one IITTM with four regional centres apart from Indian Culinary Institute and National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology and Indian Institute of Skiing & Mountaineering (IISM) Gulmarg.
Keeping in view the role of youth in all spheres of nation building, the Ministry of Tourism has launched a program for Yuva Tourism Club across the country to engage youth with tourism. It will provide youth with better understanding of their culture, heritage and tourism by engaging in a variety of activities. It will also create awareness about the career opportunities in the field of tourism and hospitality.
Developing Tourism in Mission Mode
Under India’s G20 Presidency since 1st Dec 2022 and in the backdrop of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Government has resolved to develop tourism in mission mode with focus on convergence and public private partnership.
Under India’s G20 Presidency more than 200 meetings are being organized at 56 locations which will give unprecedented opportunity to these destinations to come on the tourism world map.
India will consolidate the gains from transformation in connectivity and infrastructure, growing economic power and tremendous improvement in the framework conditions for growth of tourism in the country to promote and develop tourism in mission mode during Amrit Kaal. It has set out a vision to make India one trillion USD tourism economy by 2047 with 100 million international visitors.
Ministry of Tourism has formulated Draft National Tourism Policy. The National Tourism Policy is part of the vision of New India on high trajectory of growth and prosperity. The new Policy is a holistic framework for sustainable and responsible growth of tourism sector in the country. The Policy aims at Improving framework conditions for tourism development in the country, supporting tourism industries, strengthening tourism support
Visit India Year campaign will highlight India’s commitment to sustainable & rural tourism. It will propel India as a seamless, modern and smart tourism destination.
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Sai University is hosting Convocation 2025, featuring Shri N. R. Narayana Murthy as the Chief Guest alongside esteemed Board Members
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February 3, 2025
Sai University is proud to announce the celebration of its inaugural convocation ceremony, set to take place on the 5th of February 2025 at the university campus. This landmark event will commence at 10:00 AM and will be a significant occasion for the university community as it honors the achievements of its first graduating class.
Event Details
Date: 5th February 2025 (Wednesday)
Venue: Sai University Campus, One Hub Road, OMR, Paiyanur, Chennai – 603104 ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/dAobHKN8dJbyTrSV8 )
Time: 10:00 AM
Honoring Excellence
We are privileged to welcome Padma Vibhushan N. R. Narayana Murthy, Founder and Former Chairperson of Infosys, as the Chief Guest, who will deliver the Convocation Address.
Dignitaries in August Presence
Padma Vibhushan Honourable Justice M. N. Venkatachaliah, Former Chief Justice of India and Former Chairman, National Human Rights Commission (online presence)
Shri Ashank Desai, Co-founder & Former Chairperson, Mastek; Co-founder & Chairman Emeritus, NASSCOM
Padma Shri V. Mohandas Pai, Chairman, Manipal Global Education
Shri Sriram Panchu, Senior Advocate, Madras High Court; Director, International Mediation Institute
Savita Mahajan, Former Deputy Dean, Indian School of Business
Bharti Gupta Ramola, Former Partner, PwC India
K. P. Krishnan, IAS, Former Secretary to the Government of India
Suneeta Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group
Shri Bhaskaran Ramamurthi, Managing Director, Shraddha Saburi Printers
Shri K. Santhanaraman, Chartered Accountant, Fellow Member of ICAI, and Member of ICSI & ICWAI
Mohamed Rela, Chairman and Director, Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre
Debashis Chatterjee, Director & Distinguished Professor, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode
Celebrating Sai University’s Vision
At Sai University, we are driven by the vision of fostering innovation, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary learning, and global citizenship through education. By cultivating critical thinking and leadership, we aim to empower the next generation to become thought leaders and changemakers, driving societal transformation with integrity, knowledge, and compassion.
The convocation ceremony marks a significant milestone in the university’s history, symbolizing the culmination of hard work, dedication, and perseverance exhibited by the first cohort of graduates. As they enter the professional world, these individuals are poised to become future leaders and innovators in their respective fields.
Event Highlights
Convocation Procession
Conferment of Degrees and Diplomas
Honorary Doctorate Ceremony
Awarding of Medals to Outstanding Graduates
Inspiring Addresses by Dignitaries
Interaction with Educators
This is a unique opportunity to witness the confluence of academic excellence, thought leadership, and Sai University’s commitment to shaping the future.
We invite media representatives, faculty, students, and the public to join us in celebrating this proud moment for Sai University and its graduates.
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From 1985 to 2025: BOSS Appliances Celebrates 40 Years of Better Living
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This year, BOSS Appliances, a leader in Kitchen & Home Industry, proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary. Since its founding in 1985, the company has been dedicated to providing a range of products and services designed to improve everyday living by providing convenience, efficiency, and comfort. With an enduring commitment to excellence, BOSS has grown from humble beginnings into a trusted industry name, serving customers across India and beyond.
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BOSS Home Appliances has redefined industry standards with a pioneer in introducing hand blenders in India, emphasizing their dedication to quality. Expanding globally, they’ve entered the United States market and established footholds in Dubai, Qatar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Kenya, and beyond. BOSS Home Appliances continues to lead with innovation, reliability, and strategic expansion.
In its future trajectory, BOSS Home Appliances is poised to deliver even greater value to its customers by offering an expanded range of high-quality yet affordable products. With the aim of reaching every corner of India, the brand is committed to establishing its presence in all states. By focusing on providing Value for Money offerings and nationwide accessibility, BOSS Home Appliances is set to solidify its position as a leading choice for consumers across the country.
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BOSS Home Appliances has stood as a prominent figure in the Indian market, celebrated for its wide selection of home and kitchen appliances. Their comprehensive range encompasses over 60 products across 14 diverse categories. Backed by a nationwide service center and a network of 9,800+ retailers, BOSS continues to deliver quality and innovation to households throughout India.

Planetary parade on January 25, 2025 – One of the rarest and most meaningful occurrences in the astrological world are planetary alignments, and the January 2025 planetary alignment is no different. This configuration is set to create some profound astrological powers as Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars will combine on January 25, 2025, to offer a new powerful opportunity to transform your life. With the right information, not only can you make the most of this opportunity thanks to the way this ionic configuration affects your birth chart, but also completely change the course of your life.
What is a planetary alignment?
When two or more planets line up in a particular region of the sky, it is called a planetary alignment/planetary parade. They are not in a direct line from each other but their placement enables them to influence astrological events in a much deeper way. This configuration is important because of the strong impact it will have with the alignments of Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars on January 25, 2025.
Dr. Vinay Bajrangi, a well-respected as an astrologer and practitioner in Vedic astrology, states, “The commencement of a new year always comes with a clean slate and two new beginnings. The alignments of the planets in January 2025 known as planetary parade represent the commencement of new potential growth, realignment of previous aspects, profound reflection, improvement of oneself, and, lastly, a chance for deep ending of old habits. In order to channel the powerful energies of this event, it is crucial to understand how it coincides with the birth chart.”
What will happen when three planets come together: Planetary Alignment on 25 January, 2025
Analyzing Each Planet’s Role
With this planetary alignment, it is vital to further analyze the functions of each planet in order to grasp the full capabilities of this alignment:
Venus: Venus is referred to as the planet of love and beauty for a reason. Venus oversees relationships, pleasures, material wealth and governs our internal capacity to appreciate beauty. It is crucial to all interpersonal dealings, as well as to romance, art, and even commerce. In addition, Venus takes care of emotional ties, sensuality, and the endless desire for equilibrium in life.
Saturn: In the zodiac, Saturn is regarded as the “taskmaster.” This is the planet of high discipline, responsibility, structure, and everything wrought through hard work. Saturn urges us to build strong structures, wait and endure, and work through obstacles. While the energy of Saturn can feel constraining, it teaches patience and long term growth.
Mars: Mars is the planet of actions, passion, and motivation. Mars rule over every people’s level of drive, ambition, and how they want to assert themselves out into the world. They are also largely capable of pursuing, defending, and taking bold actions in the face of everything they desire. It grants energy, courage, and in turn the enthusiasm needed to tackle challenges.
Jupiter: One of the biggest which is said to be the largest in the solar system Jupiter provides growth and expansion. Jupiter is often regarded as the planet of good fortune, opportunity, wisdom, and the quest for knowledge. Jupiter extends the territory of personal development onto spiritual growth, travel, exploration and improvement. It often brings a feeling of optimism and abundance.
Effects of the January 25, 2025 planetary alignment on your sign.
This rare phenomenon where the orbits of Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars come into perfect conjunction on January 25th of 2025, creates a strong field which profoundly impacts numerous aspects of one’s life, depending, of course, on the natal chart. The following explains how the energies of the planets will interweave to affect you:
The essence of love and beauty combined with discipline and responsibility is what creates perfect environments for relationships during the alignment of Venus and Saturn. From the surface, Venus and Saturn appear diametrically opposed to one another. For all that you wish to accomplish in romance and in friendships, trust and commitment, Venus and Saturn specialize in taking relationships to the next level.
If you are struggling with relationships, be it misunderstandings, separations, or feeling lost in life, the combination of Venus and Saturn will bring healing. It allows for reflection and clarity on the type of partner you wish to have, enabling one to make wise relationship decisions.
Balancing and protecting your finances, properties, and entrepreneurial opportunities will also be possible with these relationships in mind. Along with ensuring that Venus cultivates equilibrium and tranquillity in one’s finances, Saturn will encourage you to maintain discipline, work harder, and spend more prudently while also setting attainable objectives.
Jupiter-Mars Combination: Achieving Breakthroughs and Widening Borders
It is no coincidence that when Jupiter is alongside Mars, opportunities for development are ripe. Both Jupiter’s manifestation energy and Mars’ fierce passion towards one’s goals and wishes create the urge to deepen new avenues in life. Effectively, personal and professional development are crucial to achieving goals, and this placement encourages people to explore new horizons.
People looking to change careers, obtain a degree, or want to evolve spiritually will most likely benefit from the combination of Jupiter and Mars. Should you feel unmotivated and unsure about where to head next, these planets promise to give you all the energy needed to tackle your tasks. This combination is favored by people willing to develop around the globe.
Together, Jupiter and Mars manage to provide motivation for risk taking, goal setting, and pushing your limits. If you are concentrating on self-help or business growth, you should be working towards it actively now.
A Moment of Change: The Complete Alignment
It will be a turning point in your life as on 25th January 2025 when Saturn, Mars, Jupiter and Venus will come into alignment. This alignment is accompanied with a balance of looking into the self and reflecting deeply in addition to setting goals and growing. You will be more aware of what you truly want and your greater purpose.
During this productive period, what effects this alignment will bring on your birth chart will depend on how these planets are positioned in the sign. Yet, there are two themes common during this strong alignment:
The combination of Saturn and Venus renders encouraging practical responsibleness, whereas, Jupiter and Mars provide spiritual growth. This alignment helps to examine where the balance between material needs and spiritual growth lies, creating harmony in life.
Strength Through Discipline: With a combination of Saturn and Mars, you will have the will to actively work towards your goals. This strategic alignment will enable any individual on the verge of procrastination or who is contemplating over a tedious task to conjure up the energy to push forward.
A Commitment Towards Long-Term Goals: This alignment supports stability and growth in the long term. In the case where You are trying to work on improving personal skills, family or career goals, this alignment will enable you to set milestones and objectives enabling you to focus and work towards achieving them.
Making the Most of the January 25, 2025: planetary alignment
In order to capitalize on the strange conjunction of planets, try the following tips to enhance the positive energies during this time:
Be Specific: Reflect on the long term goals you want to achieve and outline them so that you can start achieving them. With the guidance of Mars and Saturn, you will be able to get clarity about your plans for the coming months, hence the planning years to follow should not be tedious.
Strengthen Bonds: With the help of Venus and Saturn, it is possible and sensible to work on the relationships in your sphere. In addition, this strategy can be used to heal and strengthen existing relationships.
Initiate Actions: At this point, you ought to consider starting something new. Procrastination may not serve you well as Mars and Jupiter are influencing you to take action. Take the first step concerning career alterations, personal aspirations, or new undertaking projects.
Strike a Balance: Consider your monetary wants against the backdrop of your spiritual wants. It is healthy to reflect on your goals and rethink how you can achieve them reason without losing focus on the values and purpose you hold dear.
Conclusion:
The January 25 Planetary Line-up is an exceptional occurrence, an incredible event that can turn the course of your life in various directions. Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars alignment will also permit these planets forces to unite and sponsor where you need Growth, Discipline, and action. So, it is time to learn how this planetary alignment 2025 affects us and what events it brings about. You will understand how to use this period best to achieve sustainable success, high self-esteem, and influential relationships. However, these are very specific and deep readings so you should know how to judge good astrologer, says astrologer Dr Vinay Bajrangi himself. For specific queries, one can connect with his office @ +91 9278555588/9278665588.
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Study reveals 60% Rate their Kumbh Mela experience as “Very Spiritual”; Also, 44% Brands’ Campaign Recall Rate found among attendees
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Latest research uncovers the dual nature of Kumbh Mela as both a spiritual gathering and a powerful brand platform, offering critical insights for stakeholders planning 2025’s 400-million-strong gathering.
InsightCrunch’s comprehensive study of previous Kumbh Melas has revealed a fascinating intersection of spirituality and commerce, providing crucial insights on the 2025 event. The research, encompassing 750 respondents across diverse demographics, presents compelling findings about both spiritual experiences and brand effectiveness.
The spiritual essence of Kumbh remains its cornerstone, with 60% of attendees describing their experience as “Very Spiritual.” This connection appears particularly strong among those with primary education (72%) compared to postgraduates (52%). The sacred act of bathing at the Sangam emerged as the defining experience, with 39% of attendees – and notably 47% of younger participants – citing it as their most memorable moment.
On the commercial front, the study reveals unprecedented brand engagement opportunities. More than half (52%) of attendees noticed brand campaigns, with Fashion and Lifestyle brands leading awareness at 25%, followed by Spiritual/Religious products and Food & Beverages at 19% each. Younger attendees (18-25 years) showed the highest brand awareness at 46%, while engagement dropped to 13% among older participants (60+).
The research also identified operational challenges requiring attention. Overcrowding affected 33% of participants, with higher impact on elderly attendees (55%). Women faced unique challenges, with 40% reporting issues with washroom facilities. Transportation emerged as another key concern, particularly affecting elderly and lower-income groups.
Looking toward Kumbh 2025, attendees have expressed clear priorities for improvement. Sanitation facilities lead the improvement requests (28%), followed by crowd management strategies (18%) and improved bathing facilities (15%). The research also reveals growing interest in technological integration, with 17% of attendees, particularly those aged 46-60, seeking virtual experiences and live streaming options.
This comprehensive analysis presents vital data for both administrative and brand-side stakeholders planning Kumbh 2025, from infrastructure development to brand engagement strategies. For detailed insights, operational recommendations, and demographic-specific findings, download the complete report.
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