Author Archives: Arpita Paul

Violent sickness strikes 300 passengers on luxury Mediterranean cruise

Cruise passengers were stuck down in droves by a sickness bug during a luxury Mediterranean voyage. Around 300 passengers on the cruise ship Aida Prima were left suffering from the suspected virus. There were cases of vomiting and diarrhoea throughout …

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Urban art invades streets and commercial hubs of Rio

Rio de Janeiro, home of the world’s second largest graffiti according to the Guinness World Records, will be the capital of urban art in the coming days. This weekend, on the 13th and 14th, the sixth edition of Arte Core will …

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Dreamworld staff to sue theme park for ‘psychological damage’

Four former Dreamworld workers are suing the Gold Coast theme park, two years after they witnessed the entire horror of four people dying on the Thunder River Rapids ride.   Three of the four workers will give evidence at the …

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787-dominated theme park to be launched at Chubu Airport

The brand new commercial complex of Chubu Airport is ready to welcome Flight of Dreams that is about to be opened on October 12, dominated by Boeing Company’s first 787 Dreamliner on display.   Flight of Dreams, which offers aircraft-related …

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Central Line tube strike triggers travel chaos for London Underground commuters

A 24-hour strike on two London Underground lines triggered a massive travel chaos for a large number of commuters availing this route after talks broke down.   Londoners can expect a triple-whammy of disruption as Tube drivers strike on the …

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Dubai’s Emirates signs new partnership with Uber

Emirates and Uber have announced an exclusive partnership that will provide Emirates passengers visiting Dubai from select international countries with discounted airport rides.     The collaborative offer will see visitors to Dubai from Australia, Egypt, France, Saudi Arabia, and …

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Flash floods in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, stranded people rescued

Heavy rain left roads flooded and people stranded Tuesday in North Jersey.   The National Weather Service extended its flood warning to 7 p.m. However, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said all state highways were open by 5:15 p.m.   Thereafter …

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Singapore might be first nation to embrace cryptocurrencies

Singapore took a step closer towards cryptocurrencies as the national financial regulators discussed their openness towards the emerging industry during the Singapore Consensus.   It seems that the Singaporean government has a well-thought-out plan for introducing cryptocurrencies into their economy, …

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Eco-conscious tourists can train to sustain with akyra sustainability boot camp

AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s home-grown luxury boutique resort owner and operator, has launched a new sustainable beach fitness program as the company continues to reinforce its commitment to well-being and responsible tourism. The new three-day health and sustainability boot camp …

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Death toll in Tanzania ferry disaster rises to more than 86

Officials in Tanzania have mentioned that the death toll from a ferry sinking on Lake Victoria has risen to 86, but with hundreds of passengers thought to have been aboard, the toll was expected to rise.   At least 37 …

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