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Wego.com, the leading travel search engine in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East, has secured $17 million in growth capital through the completion of a Series C Preferred Share Offering. The investment round was led by Crescent Point with contributions from Victoria Capital and existing shareholder Tiger Global. This brings Wego’s total capital raised to US$36 million. Wego pioneered the travel metasearch space across the Asia-Pacific

Pax Hotels, the full service Hospitality Management Company, known for setting benchmark in the field of hospitality has introduced its first hotel The Continental – PAX Hotels in the historic city of Nawabs, Lucknow. The strategic location of the hotel makes it the choicest destination for corporate as well as leisure travelers to have the finest feel of comfort and leisure. The Continental – PAX Hotels, Lucknow a boutique

One of the most ancient festivities in Brussels, known as the Ommegang, will take place on Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 July 2013. As was the case last year, VISITBRUSSELS is offering an exceptional combined ticket: a special occasion menu served in the sumptuous underground galleries of Coudenberg and the Ommegang

Goibibo.com, India’s fastest online travel aggregator has published info-graphics on Online Booking of Bus Tickets. This is based on insights derived from Goibibo’s online buyer data. More than 50% of online booking of bus tickets seem unplanned, pointing to an impulse purchase behavior. 32% of it is on the day of the travel (Last Minute) and 24% is one day prior to travel. The key factors driving growth of online bus ticketing

Hair is one of the key physical assets of every human being and a vital characteristic that symbolizes beauty. Women in general give utmost importance to their hair and keep adhering to various hair care methods to retain its shine and control hair loss, if any. Thick, long and voluminous hair is considered

From the richness of Hindi theater to the charm of Punjabi poetry to the rhythm of Thumri and suaveness of Urdu literature, the citizens of Delhi are in for a year long cultural delight that will not only keep them entertained but also bring them closer to the diverse cultural heritage of India. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi Smt Sheila Dikshit on Friday unveiled the calendar of ‘Delhi Celebrates’, a year long event put together by the Delhi government and the Department of Art, Culture & Languages, in the presence

Dr. NK Sharma Millions of people all over the world are slacking rope between too little sugar in the bloodstream or too much. People with diabetes, deal with health problems every single day. If diabetes is poorly controlled or left untreated, it may lead to blindness, kidney disease, blood vessel damage, infection, heart disease, nerve damage, high blood pressure, stroke, limb amputation, and coma. This article talks about all the home remedies for diabetes including

She isn’t your conventional Bollywood actress but that’s what makes her so very different and unique! The 5 feet 7 inches tall Anisha Varma came into the limelight as Asia’s first internet jockey with Sifymax and graduated to music videos, print-TV commercials, anchoring/ VJ-ing before becoming a full-fledged actress. Having been seen in popular intense films

Schoolchildren from different schools of the capital on Tuesday brought their tryst with Munshi Premchand to a memorable conclusion as they ended a five-day theater festival with the dramatization of the writer’s short stories ‘Namak ka Daroga’ and ‘Sachchai ka Uphaar’. The five day theater festival, put together by Delhi government’s Hindi Academy was the culmination of a month long workshop during which young students from across Delhi were introduced to the literature of Premchand and

Huntington Beach's annual 4th of July Celebration encompasses four days of events, featuring fireworks over the Huntington Beach Pier, the longest parade west of the Mississippi River, the Huntington Beach Pier Festival, 5K walk/run, pancake breakfast and more. Fireworks, parade viewing, and Pier Festival are free, though premium bleachers seat tickets are available for purchase for the fireworks and parade. Among the famous who have presided over the parade in years past are Hollywood

Bodycare International, India’s leading manufacturer and supplier of Kids Undergarments, Infant wear, Thermals & Loungewear for all age groups announced that it has entered into a license agreement with Green Gold Animation Pvt. Ltd. for the legendary animation character Chhota Bheem for kids innerwear category. The tie-up shall further provide exclusive rights to the Company to promote its Chhota Bheem’s Kids Innerwear range

What started in 2005 as a one-day festival became the best dance event of the world in 2013. Tomorrowland is a unique fantasy amusement park setting, completed by the dance heavy line-up, featuring other similiar sub-genres. Three days of madness... each

Royal Caribbean International announced that the world’s largest and most innovative cruise ship Oasis of the Seas® will be sailing in Europe for a short autumn season in 2014. Renowned worldwide for its award-winning Caribbean cruise vacations, Oasis of the Seas® now will offer a sampling of its unrivaled Oasis-class experience in Europe. Oasis of the Seas’ 2014 Europe season will open for

Women students who want to pursue higher education in the field of technology and research now have the first University in the country dedicated to them with the inauguration of the Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTU), created after the upgradation of what was previously the Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi Smt Sheila Dikshit inaugurated the Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTU), giving the

This monsoon it’s raining hot Bhajiyas and Garam Masala Chai at the finest getaway in Matheran, a picturesque and quaint hill station unbelievably quite close to the hectic and bustling metropolis of Mumbai. Adamo Hospitality, the hospitality arm of the Ajmera Group, now offers Monsoon Madness at the evergreen romantic, refreshing and rejuvenating getaways in Matheran at Adamo - The Resort and Adamo – The Village. Adamo offers special packages making it the perfect weekend destination

Michelin has published the 2013 Special Edition MICHELIN guide Hiroshima, which lists the region's best eating establishments. 278 restaurants, 48 ryokans and 36 hotels are featured in the guide. For the first time, Michelin inspectors visited Japan’s Hiroshima region, with the goal of helping readers to find its best restaurants, hotels and ryokans (Japanese inns similar to a bed and breakfast). Their travels enabled them to discover gastronomy that is rooted in Japanese tradition

Bombay Management Association conferred Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development (WeSchool) with the ‘Outstanding Institute of Management of the Year’ award on its 35th Award Ceremony. WeSchool is amongst the premium business Schools in India that is constantly trying to go beyond the realm of conventional education. Design thinking and innovation have been the guiding forces, all along. The Institute has made a niche for itself in the space

Father’s Day commemorates the special bond that is shared between all children and their fathers. This unending bond of unexplained love, affection and security is something that is nevertheless the most selfless form of all relations. To express your love and make

Who doesn’t enjoy a slice of watermelon during the warm weather months? Wonderful as a snack, watermelon also makes a great ingredient for a face tone. Watermelon is naturally slightly astringent and may be used to benefit your skin’s appearance. One can also use watermelon as toners in ice form, not just they are cooling and refreshing on skin, they help in bringing a healthy glow on skin

Simmtronics semiconductors Ltd. have unveiled India’s first gaming tablet “XPAD XQ1” Super Tab. The first of its kind, ultimate gaming device is the only device in the country that allows one to play four videos at the same time. The tablet with a superior Quad Core processer is available at

Pabrai’s Fresh & Naturelle, India’s fastest growing chain for premium, 100% natural ice creams, presents its exotic & exclusive range of ice cream flavors to beat the heat! As its name suggests, known for its fresh and natural range, Fresh and Naturelle continues to please ice cream lovers and fitness buffs alike. Feast on seasonal delights of Alphonso Mango, Kala Jamun and

After the successful launch of Quad Core Processor XPAD-XQ1 Simmtronics Semiconductors Ltd. achieved yet another milestone by launching Calling Tablet ‘XPAD X-722’ in India, for the tech-savvy generation. The sleek and slim device is available at an unbelievable price of Rs. 5, 999/- only and is supported with an unmatched calling facility, which no other player in the segment has in the offering, at such a price. The tablet runs on Android 4.0 ICS and is powered by

China successfully launched its fifth and longest manned space mission with three astronauts, including a woman, on board 'Shenzhou-10' as the Communist giant aims to build an ambitious permanent space station of its own by 2020. Watched by President Xi Jinping, Shenzhou-10 (Divine Craft) spaceship carrying the three astronauts blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the Gobi Desert for a 15-day-long mission during

Even in this digital age, where a large data base of information is just a click away, students find themselves a tad uncertain, even confused when it comes to choosing a management school. Keeping abreast with the dynamic changes, there is a dire need for students to step out of the comfort zone and check for new metrics while scouting for the best institute that meets their personal aspirations explores Dr.Pramod Kumar, President, International School of Business & Media. With global economy fuelling the competitive domestic

KYOCERA, a leading document solution company has introduced a new range of reliable printers and A4 MFP’s (Print/Copy/Scan/Fax) in the market. The lineup offers its customers a powerful range of features and outstanding performance with low running cost and effective power saving mechanism. KYOCERA A4 printers /MFP’s are compact and quintessentially utility desktop machines for small/medium business houses. The products offer high capacity toner for lower running cost, high

Metro Group of Hospitals organized the Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) provider courses certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) & Quality Council of India (QCI), at Metro Heart Institute & RLKC Hospital in Naraina, Delhi from 2nd to 5th June’13. The training was organized by VIVO Healthcare, a leading name in the field of emergency medical services and education, an authorized International Training

Bottega Di Lungavita launches Vita Age Bimbo- Nutriprotective Paste Cream for babies and newborns. A baby’s delicate skin is just one fifth as thick as an adult’s, so it takes very little to breach it – a simple scratch or just the removal of a plaster. It takes over a year for all the baby’s skin defences to become fully active. It doesn’t yet have active sebum or sweat glands, so it dries out easily and can’t maintain the pH level required to

Fortis Hospital Noida, a centre of excellence hospital on Thursday announced the completion of fifty liver transplant surgeries in the state of Uttar Pradesh under the supervision of Dr. Vivek Vij, Program Director, Fortis Hospital, Noida. Started in January 2012, Fortis Noida is the only hospital in U.P to have a successfully running liver transplant program. The 50th liver transplant was challenging as the patient weighed 120 kg. In most cases, for an overweight patient two donors are required. However, the team of doctors at Fortis Noida successfully

This summer vacation, hundreds of children from several schools of Delhi are spending their time learning the intricacies of Hindi literature, honing their theatrical skills while acquainting themselves with the legend called Munshi Premchand. At the first of its kind theatre workshop organized by Delhi Government’s Hindi Academy, 400 students from across 10 schools in the capital are participating to get a deeper understanding of the renowned writer. Aptly titled ‘Is Greeshma Premchand Hain Bachchon Ke Sang’, the workshop

पाखी रावत महिलाओं और बच्चियों के खिलाफ रहे जघन्य अपराधों से आज पूरा देश सकते में है. चारों तरफ बलात्कार की आग है, जिसमें बच्चियों, जवान, यहाँ तक कि बूढ़ी औरतें भी झुलस रही हैं. किस पल आपके साथ कोई घिनौनी वारदात हो जाए, इसके बारे में आप सोच भी नहीं सकते. समय को देख लगता है कि आज इन्सान इंसानियत भूल हैवानियत पर उतारू हो गया है. परायी तो परायी अपने घर की महिलाएं तक अपने घर के पुरूषों के साथ सुरक्षित नहीं हैं. एक पिता जब अपनी जन्मी बच्ची की इज्जत के