Market breadth was positive with 1,513 stocks closing higher against 1224 falling on the BSE. 157 stocks remained unchanged. Infosys (1.87 percent), Bajaj Auto (1.07percent), and Mahindra and Mahindra 1.05 percent pushed the Sensex higher.

Cleartrip's hotel bookings for Diwali have gone up by 74 per cent.

The state transport minister, G S Bali, in a Facebook post on Sunday said that the death toll may reach 50.

Goa has emerged as the top 10 most preferred destination for Indian travellers during summer vacations this year, while Singapore is the first choice for overseas holidays, a recent report has revealed.

With the ongoing summer break, Google India today revealed that the overall travel related queries went up by 53 per cent during February-April, compared to the same period last year.

Despite the attempt towards a developed India, it is ironical that the capital itself is losing its charm as an ideal city to live in.

Shares of Manali Petrochemicals rallied nearly 9 per cent after the company said it has received approval from Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) to operate the plants at higher capacity.

\"We have shut down the entire refinery from last night due to heavy rains and floods,\" Managing Director Gautam Roy said, adding the smaller 20,000 bpd Nagapattinam refinery was operating normally.

Shares of Amtek Auto gained 9%, following media reports that Bharat Forge and Mahindra CIE were weighing bids for the company's German unit Tekfor.

The project is for work related to Indian Oil's Haldia Refinery. It falls under IOCL's prestigious 'Aishwariya' project.

It was a deeply disturbing home coming for her when news of a series of netizens' arrests spurred by powerful politicians started making headlines and it was then she decided to file PIL against the law. 

Eliana Koulas, vice president of Bentley India, on her love for cars, fashion and the city she has adopted.

1.4 million tourists visited the Kashmir Valley in 2011/12. The state government's renewed focus on reviving tourism, which contributes about seven per cent to the local economy, has helped the tourism industry.

A travel industry insider shares his list of monsoon experiences you simply cannot miss.

A self-confessed adventurer, Karn Kowshik talks about the new wave of free-spirited vagabonds who aren't slaves to tour guides and travel books.

Get off the beaten track this summer and explore destinations that are unique yet close enough to your city to merit a weekend escape.

Use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports has increased because of the large economic and other rewards for sporting achievements. Anti-doping agencies conduct regular drug tests to keep tabs on sportspersons.

The low-cost carrier posted a net profit of Rs 10 crore for the quarter ended September 30, compared to a net loss of Rs 101.3 crore in the same period last year.

For vacation this year, swap the hot destinations for some unlikely scorchers. These may not be popular venues, but offer the same attractions at cheaper rates.

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