Category: Travel
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Top Must-Have Android Apps for Indians
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Indians around the world use many Android apps either to stay in touch with what’s happening in India, or to take care of personal matters like banking, messaging, phone calls and so on. The Global Indian profiles some of these best Android apps for Indians living abroad. Music Saavn: This…
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Surprise taxi checks at Auckland airport following high-fare complaints
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Auckland Airport to audit taxi journeys and calls for taxis to offer fixed fares. Following passenger complaints of high fare, Auckland Airport will now regularly undertake mystery passenger audits of taxi pick-ups from the airport, says Richard Barker, Auckland Airport’s spokesman. “Any drivers and companies found to be charging excessive…
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Measles alert on Brisbane-Auckland flight
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(Photo: Dave Haygarth) Passengers flying from Brisbane to Auckland on 23 February on an Air New Zealand flight may have been exposed to measles, the Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) advises. ARPHS has reported two measles cases who were passengers on Flight NZ136 leaving Brisbane at 11:15am on Sunday…
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Indian-origin scientist gets US funding for cancer research
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An Indian-origin scientist researching in the field of cancer will be receiving a $17 million fund from the US medical science funding body, said an official statement Tuesday.
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Five attractions in Liverpool
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Liverpool is probably most famous for the English premier team and the city from where the Beatles hail. Liverpool has a lot more to offer than most people realise, with its rich maritime history, imposing architecture and cathedrals it is a city definitely full of old world allure. Today Liverpool…
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Book now for cheap Thanksgiving fares – Travelocity
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The best time to buy cheapest air tickets for Thanksgiving is between 8 October and 9 November, says a travel website. According to Travelocity’s Booking Barometer, prices for Thanksgiving begin to drop during this time, and will pick back up at a steep increase beginning the week of November 10.…
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Five Tips for Traveling with Kids
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Traveling with kids can be an exciting adventure. Taking children along with you can make you learn a lot of things, since children view things in a different manner and can ask you questions that you might have never thought of. They can even suggest some places of sight-seeing which…
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4 mistakes of a business traveller
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Travelling with a work colleague? Lisa Holland warns of these common mistakes to avoid. Business trips excite almost every young professional who has just started the job and is profoundly dedicated in making a successful career out of it. Official tours may be for trainings or meetings, may it be…
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Air India launches direct flights from Australia
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Air India has become the first airline to fly the new Boeing-787 Dreamliner to Australia – with 256 seats. The flagship carrier will run direct daily flights between India and Australia from 29 August. India’s national carrier, which is currently making losses in the highly competitive domestic sector, hopes to…
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NZ relaxes visitors visa norms for Chinese
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New Zealand has announced a range of initiatives to make it easier for Chinese tourists to get visitor visa to New Zealand, and explore the beautiful landscape. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and Air New Zealand have reached an agreement to make it easier for high-value Chinese tourists to visit New…
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NZ airport charges to increase
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Airline passenger security charges paid by airlines for departing passengers are set to increase in New Zealand. The international charge will rise by $3.98 to $11.98 (GST inclusive) and the domestic charge rise by $0.90 to $4.60 (GST inclusive) per departing passenger from 1 June 2013. These increases come after…
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Frequent travellers get better deals on duty free
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If you travel regularly overseas you may have noticed that New Zealand offers some of the biggest duty free allowances in the world. The maximum allowance for spirits is 3 bottles up to 1125ml each and 6 bottles of wine to a maximum 4.5 litres. To get the best savings…
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Cathay starts Auckland-Hyderabad flights
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Hyderabadis living in New Zealand can now fly Cathay Pacific, from Auckland to Hyderabad. The airline  has announced it will start flying four times a week to the capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh from 1 December. The flights will be via Hong Kong. There is a sizeable…
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India gets ready for super-expensive custom cars
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A young entrepreneur from India’s capital city of New Delhi is dreaming big. How big? In a car market where a mid-range BMW costs Rs 5000,000 (US$90,000), and a Jaguar Rs 30 million (US$540,000), he is planning to make a car that’s going to cost Rs 150 million (US$2.7 million)…
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Experience the world in a day in Auckland
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Amidst news report of job losses and employment discrimination against Asians in New Zealand, the country’s largest city is hosting a cultural festival in an ethnically diverse suburb. This Sunday 1 April, War Memorial Park in Mt Roskill, will host an extravaganza of ethnic food, live performances and a wide…
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Ayesha Takia angry with Kingfisher
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Ayesha Takia has alleged that a Kingfisher Airline staff mistreated her sister and even tore her boarding pass. The Bollywood actor says that her sister, Natasha Takia, was mistreated by the Vijay Mallya-owned airline at Delhi airport “The worst airline, Kingfisher!” Ayesha tweeted. “Shockingly bad airport staff behaviour at Delhi airport…
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Migrating together more difficult than going alone – study
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“In sickness and health” could be a wedding vow, but when it comes to moving to a new country, you would be better doing it alone than moving with a less enthusiastic partner, a study has found. Victoria University of Wellington’s researcher Aidan Tabor and her advisor, Dr Taciano Milfont,…
