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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
UP eyes global collaboration opportunities in Suriname
Lucknow: To strengthen international cooperation and enhance the global visibility of Uttar Pradesh as a premier tourism destination, the ambassador of India to Suriname, Subhash P Gupta, visited the directorate of UP Tourism on Monday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The visit was part of his ongoing engagement with Invest UP, a flagship initiative of the govt of Uttar Pradesh aimed at attracting investments and fostering bilateral partnerships. It aimed to scale up Uttar Pradesh's broader diplomatic outreach to collaborate with Indian Missions abroad, as the state gears up to host large-scale global events and emerge as a key cultural and spiritual destination on the world stage. During his interaction with Jaiveer Singh, minister for tourism and culture, detailed discussions were held on the potential of tourism-led economic growth and the possibilities of cultural diplomacy to position Uttar Pradesh prominently on the global tourism map. Both sides emphasised the immense potential of Uttar Pradesh's diverse offerings, from spiritual and heritage tourism to eco, rural, and experiential tourism, in attracting international visitors, particularly from Suriname and the wider Caribbean region. "Uttar Pradesh is a land of timeless cultural heritage, spiritual significance, and unmatched diversity. The presence of the Indian diaspora in Suriname opens new avenues to promote shared cultural roots through tourism. We look forward to enhanced engagement in the form of knowledge exchange, promotional campaigns, and possible delegation visits," said the minister in an official statement. Ambassador Gupta acknowledged the rich historical and civilisational ties between India and Suriname and expressed enthusiasm about facilitating cultural and tourism collaborations. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Principal secretary, tourism, Mukesh Kumar Meshram briefed the Ambassador on the state's comprehensive tourism policies, ongoing branding efforts, and public-private partnerships that are transforming the tourism landscape of Uttar Pradesh. He also shared ongoing developments in the state's tourism infrastructure, upcoming global events, and investment opportunities in the hospitality sector. The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to explore avenues for cultural exchange, targeted promotion of Buddhist and Ramayana-related circuits in Suriname, and active participation of the Indian Mission in creating narratives that connect the diaspora with their ancestral land through tourism. Neeraj Bora, MLA, Lucknow North, and Eesha Priya, special secretary, tourism, UP, were also present in the meeting.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonakshi Sinha supports Kusha Kapila after she shuts down a troll over vulgar remark
Actress Sonakshi Sinha has come out in support of content creator and actress Kusha Kapila after she boldly responded to a troll who left an obscene comment on her recent vacation photos. On Monday, Sonakshi took to her Instagram stories to applaud Kusha for calling out the inappropriate behavior publicly. Sharing Kusha's post, the 'Akira' actress wrote, "Well done on calling out these low lives @kusha kapila!! I think we al need to name and shame gaali padegi, Instagram spam ho jayega aur nani yaaad aa jayegi."(sic) Kusha Kapila strongly responded to a social media user after he left an inappropriate comment on her vacation pictures. Lashing out at the troll, Kusha publicly called out the individual, labeling his behavior as "disgusting" and unacceptable. Without hiding the name and face of the troll, who went by the name Satyan Singh on the social media platform, Kusha condemned his actions, describing them as "disgusting, unhealed, auraless behaviour." Sonakshi Sinha shuts trolls who targeted her for not answering a Ramayana-related question on KBC 11 Kapila wrote, "Satyam ki wajah se kitney logon ki mental health kharab rehti hogi. I offer to pay for two years worth of therapy and inner work for you so you don't feel compelled to show your darindigi at the sight of a happy woman. Write to me on thaapadmarungi@ (sic)." The user later apologized to Kusha in her DMs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Highest Earning College Majors—2025 Edition Best Paying Degrees | Search Ads Learn More Undo This isn't the first time Kusha Kapila has responded to online hate and abuse. Following her divorce from Zorawar Singh Ahluwalia in June 2023, she faced significant trolling and backlash on social media. Work-wise, Kusha made her acting debut in 2020 with Karan Johar 's "Ghost Stories." Since then, she has appeared in numerous projects, including the shows "Masaba Masaba", "Life Hill Gayi" and the film "Sukhee," among others. On the other hand, Sonakshi Sinha is preparing for the release of her upcoming film, "Nikita Roy." Directed by her brother, Kussh S. Sinha, the film is set to hit theatres on May 30, 2025.
