You can ask for a bottle of Evian or San Pellegrino at Singapore’s three-Michelin-starred Restaurant Zen. But you won’t get one. The restaurant, which charges nearly $500 per person for dinner, only serves water from the Swedish company Nordaq, said Executive Chef Martin Öfner. Dishes and drinks at the restaurant are made from the … Read more
New Delhi, Oct 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at delegation-level meet. In his opening remark, he said, “I welcome you and your delegation to the 7th Inter-Governmental Consultation between India and Germany. This is your third visit to India, and fortunately, this is the first IGC of my third … Read more
On July 6, thousands of anti-tourism protesters marched through the streets of Barcelona, shouting: “Tourists go home!” A little more than a month later, Spain’s tourism board sent a mass email with a different message: “Spain: the summer you’ll want to repeat every year … We can’t wait to see you!” Tourists caught in the … Read more
When Richard Kvech first set foot on Pinang four years ago, a dilapidated bungalow used by passing fishermen was the only sign of human life on the island. Kvech and three friends, all from the Czech Republic, slept in hammocks and cooked on the beach, while dreaming of creating an eco-retreat on the 50-hectare Indonesian … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will once again be on the big stage on Monday when he attends the United Nations Summit of the Future in New York. The idea of the summit emerged in 2021 in recognition of the fact, in the words of the UN Secretary General, that “we cannot continue to tackle 21st … Read more
Mumbai: Philanthropy in India is evolving significantly, with ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) playing an increasingly important role in solving problems and catalysing sustainable development, a report by Accelerate India Philanthropy (AIP) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) revealed. The report was based on interviews with 100 UHNIs, ensuring diverse representation across net worth, geographical location, source of … Read more
NEW DELHI: India will sign a global ‘High Seas Treaty’ – called Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement – that will allow the country to enhance its strategic presence in areas beyond its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).The Agreement is an international treaty under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It aims … Read more
The chief executives from Canada’s five biggest banks faced hard questions from MPs on Thursday over their climate commitments and plans to help spur transition to renewable energy. Representatives from RBC, CIBC, TD Bank Group, BMO Financial Group and Scotiabank appeared Thursday before the standing committee on environment and sustainable development. All five attended by … Read more
A mountain kingdom that charges tourists a small fortune for access is more than worth a visit, as it is a one-of-a-kind destination. Around the corner from Mount Everest and stuffed on the edge of Tibet, Bhutan is surrounded by famous locations but doesn’t enjoy the same level of popularity. The landlocked nation is equally, … Read more
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobay talks about using “GNH 2.0” to balance the country’s economy with its environmental, cultural and governmental ethos, reports CNBC’s Monica Pitrelli. 01:45 Mon, May 20 20244:29 AM EDT Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz … Read more
