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Music and Dance in Orissa

During the cooler winter months, Orissa comes alive with festivals devoted to traditional music and dance. Attend these popular festivals to witness mesmerizing performances, held amongst some of Orissa's most well known temples.

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January India Hotel Deals

Sunday January 9, 2011
Claridges New Delhi.
Claridges New Delhi.
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If you're looking to save money on hotels in India, I've updated the India hotel deals list for January.

It contains all current specials, and well as ongoing discounts.

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Three Major Festivals in Bhubaneshwar Orissa

Sunday January 9, 2011
Kalinga Mahotsav.
Kalinga Mahotsav.
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Bhubaneshwar, one of Orissa's top travel destinations that's renowned for its temples and caves, is all set for a 10 day cultural extravaganza kicking off tomorrow. Three music and dance festivals are scheduled to be held as part of what's known as Ekamra, the Temple City Festival.

Find out more information about the festivals in this guide to popular music and dance festivals in Orissa.

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New Sound and Light Show at Purana Qila Delhi

Saturday January 8, 2011
Purana Quila gate, Delhi
Purana Qila gate, Delhi.
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The much talked about state-of-the-art sound and light show at Purana Qila, an old fort and one of Delhi's popular monuments from the Mughal era,  has been inaugurated and will be open to the public next week.

Called 'Ishq-e-Dilli' (Romancing Delhi), it shows the history of Delhi through its 10 cities, starting from the 11th century reign of Prithvi Raj Chauhan to the present day. It also traces Delhi's connection with the mythology of Mahabharata and Indraprastha. Read More...

What's Going On at Chennai Airport?

Friday January 7, 2011
Entrance to Chennai Airport International Terminal
Entrance to Chennai Airport International Terminal.
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Way back in August 2008, the Indian government finally approved plans for the upgrade and expansion of  Chennai and Kolkata airports. The project is now going on at rapid pace at Chennai airport, and travelers can look forward to some exciting new facilities later this year.

What's in store? Read More...

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