ASHTAMUDI
How celebrity Chef Suresh Pillai, who was once a security guard, thanked the man who gave him the job
Chef Suresh Pillai shared on X how Mani Sir hired him at 17 in Kollam, helping him transition from a security guard to a culinary star. He expressed gratitude, shared a touching picture, and worked at Cinnamon Culture and Coconut Grove. Later, he appeared on BBC Master Chef and founded RCP Hospitality, inspiring many online.
Abhinandan Lodha Group plans Rs 2,000-cr luxury hotels in Ayodhya, Benares, Vrindavan
While several hospitality chains have signed pacts for properties here, there is no operational hotel in the luxury segment in Ayodhya yet. The new temple complex in Ayodhya has led to heightened infrastructure development and economic activities in and around the city. This is expected to boost not only tourism but also help the city emerge as a regional business and economic activity hub with improved connectivity.
1981 Bihar to 2023 Balasore train accident in Odisha, here are India's deadliest rail accidents
India has witnessed several tragic train accidents throughout the years, including the country's deadliest in 1981, which killed at least 800 people, and the most recent Indore-Patna Express derailment in 2016 that claimed nearly 150 lives. The accidents were caused by various factors, including signalling errors and tracks washed away by floods.
7 best river cruises in India
If you are looking for a unique domestic holiday this year, opt for any of the popular river routes, but be prepared to shell out a large sum if you opt for a longer, luxury cruise.
Where to holiday in Kerala, how much it will cost you
Replete with natural and historical attractions, it offers a memorable set of experiences with its beaches and backwaters, wildlife and hill stations, cuisine and ayurveda treatments, forts and palaces, as well as pilgrim centres. So if you want a relaxed holiday, spend 10-12 days soaking in the best in this land of spices.
When water displaces natives from "sinking island" of Kerala
The island was formed through the deposition of "ekkal" (sediment) from Kallada River and constant inundation and waterlogging might have made the clay softer, causing it to lose the bearing capacity which may be the reason for the submerging of building foundations and flora, the resident said. Besides the land and houses, the livelihood options like farming are also slowly disappearing in the island.
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IPL-style Champions Boat League to begin in Kerala on September 4: Tourism Minister
CBL-2, like its first edition held in 2019 on the lines of Indian Premier League in cricket, will have half of its legs in Alappuzha district, two each in Kollam and Ernakulam districts and one each in Thrissur and Kottayam districts.
Ashtamudi Lake, gateway to Kerala's backwaters, now a sewage dump site
The report also said that sewage from nearby residences and government establishments was the main reason for pollution of the lake and also for putting its unique wetland ecosystem under risk of permanent damage.
Club Mahindra bucking the trend as occupancy normalises; betting aggressive expansion
From around 30 per cent occupancy in the second quarter, Mahindra Holidays is almost at pre-pandemic levels with November occupancy at around 70 per cent, and the December run-rate is sniffing at over 80 per cent.
No plan to cut salaries or retrench staff; Q4 loss was one off: Mahindra Holidays
‘We are in a relatively better position because we have a 2,58,000 plus member base.’
Kerala to host IPL-type boat race championships
The final will be held at the scenic Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam, 60 km north of the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram.
What floods? Hard work best medicine for Kerala
Responsible tourism – that the state is now aggressively promoting –means not only ethical and sustainable practices in large tourism projects.
Marine industry panel identifies ten fishery in India for MSC certification
A panel discussion jointly organized by CMFRI, MSC and World Wildlife-India decided to start fishery improvement projects for species including blue swimming crab, shrimp, red ring shrimp, and squid.
Chronology of major train accidents in India
Over 100 passengers were killed and more than 200 injured when 14 coaches of the Indore-Patna Express derailed near Pukhrayan in Kanpur
Tiny islands in Kerala 'sinking' due to sea erosion
Panchayat officials said the shrinking tiny islands, ranging from one acre to over one hectare, were inhabited by humans.
Niraamaya Retreats to open luxury boutique resort in Kumarakom in 2016
Jupiter Capital made its foray into the hospitality sector in 2009 by acquiring Surya Samudra, a boutique property in Kovalam in Kerala.
CPI(M) MP K N Balagopal seeks PM Modi's intervention to save scenic island in Kerala
CPI(M) MP has sought PM Narendra Modi's "kind and immediate intervention" to save a scenic island in southern Kerala which is shrinking due to global warming.
Hotel Leelaventure in MoU with Summit Group to open luxury hotel in Kathmandu
"The entry of the Leela Group in Nepal would dramatically raise standards and help stimulate tourism," Summit Group's Amrit Shakya said.
Development, environment protection goes hand in hand: Javadekar on Kerala fishery's feat
With a short-neck clam fishery in Kerala becoming the first in the country to earn a global certification, Union minister Prakash Javadekar today said this showcases to the world that development and environment protection go hand in hand.
Development, environmeant protection go hand in hand: Prakash Javadekar on Kerala fishery's feat
At a press conference here, he also congratulated the Clam Governing Council of Ashtamudi Lake for becoming the first Marine Stewardship Council.
Clams may turn out to be Kerala's new marine gold
India exports about 784 tn of clams annually, of which 500 tn come from this small estuary in Kerala. The rest is harvested from Vembanad estuary.
India gets its first Marine Stewardship Council certified fishery
The Ashtamudi short neck clam fishery is the third fishery in Asia after Vietnam and Maldives to have received this recognition.
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan visits Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Mahajan, who arrived at the airport here late last night, was received by Assembly deputy speaker and a number of other leaders.
Hotel Leelaventure seeks more time to repay LIC debt
When asked about the matter, Hotel Leelaventure Chairman and Managing Director Vivek Nair said that the payment was to be made to Life Insurance Corporation.
Hotel Leelaventure Q1 net loss widens to Rs 174.62 crore
Hotel Leelaventure reported a widening of its standalone net loss to Rs 174.62 crore for the quarter ended June 30
Opposition slows commercial seaplane service project
The commercial seaplane service launched in Kerala last week has landed in hot water after the Communist Party of India announced its opposition.
Leela Group hopes a new logo can usher in good luck
Satya Rajpurohit, the calligrapher said he arrived at the perfect ‘L’ — the new monogram logo for the Leela Group — after trying more than 400 strokes over 2-3 weeks.
Hospitality sector showed revival in 2012
Foreign tourist arrivals during the period stood at 58.99 lakh as compared to 55.72 lakh in the year-ago period, a growth of 5.9 per cent.
Hotel Leelaventure plans five new properties
Hospitality chain Hotel Leelaventure is considering to open five new properties to strengthen its presence across the country.
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