Indian tourism

Chalo India Campaign: Strengthening cultural bonds with diaspora

The Indian government’s recent “Chalo India” initiative, unveiled at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, offers free visas for friends of the Indian diaspora as a way to stimulate tourism. By targeting friends and associates of the Indian diaspora—who often serve as informal ambassadors of Indian culture—the campaign seeks to foster a deeper cultural […]

Akshay Kumar responds to comments from Maldives against PM Modi, asks ‘why tolerate such hate’

NEW DELHI: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Sunday took to X formerly known as Twitter to share his two cents on the racist comments by Maldives officials. The actor, who was last seen in the satirical drama ‘OMG 2’, said in his post that he is surprised that Maldives’ government officials are making racist and […]

Maldives suspends 3 ministers for ‘derogatory’ remarks on PM Modi

NEW DELHI: In a move reflecting the Maldivian government’s commitment to diplomatic decorum, three deputy ministers have been suspended from their positions following their controversial remarks on social media targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The incident unfolded after PM Modi released a video showcasing his recent visit to Lakshadweep to boost tourism in the region. […]