<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>Laganap Press</title> <atom:link href="http://www.laganap.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.laganap.com</link> <description>Register now it&#039;s free!</description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:26:35 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>Booking Online Rail Reservation</title><link>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/booking-online-rail-reservation/</link> <comments>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/booking-online-rail-reservation/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:26:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>slenamrie</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Travel and Leisure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Indian Railways Reservation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rail reservation]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.laganap.com/?p=26632</guid> <description><![CDATA[Indian railways boast to be the largest rail network in Asia which transports 2o million passengers every day.  Established in the mid of eighteen century by the East India company...<p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/booking-online-rail-reservation/">Booking Online Rail Reservation</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Indian railways boast to be the largest rail network in Asia which transports 2o million passengers every day.  Established in the mid of eighteen century by the East India company has come long way.  Today passengers have facilities such as online railway booking platforms, online checking of train status, railway time tables etc. Indian railways require reservation on long distance trains for all classes of accommodation except second class. If you are confused about how to make an Indian railway reservation for train travel in India than Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers an online booking facility through its website. Customers can book tickets online with credit card, debit card or a net banking account. . Today, reservations can be easily secured online without having to queue up in front of the ticket counters, where tickets were essentially handed out manually.</p><p>First step for booking online rail reservation is to create a new account in IRCTC website. Once you have created an account you can login your account and make Indian rail reservation. Select your travel date, source and destination station name or code, class and ticket type i.e. whether you want have an e- ticket or I-ticket. Then finally you can take the print out of your ticket and carry it along with an identity proof on your journey. In case you don’t have access to internet and that one can adopt the offline mode of rail reservation like seeking the help of any local travel agents, vesting railway station ticket booking counters or through IVRS 24&#215;7 free call service of Indian railways. Apart from Indian railways there are several online travel portals that also keep a track of Indian railways reservation  availability like Makemytrip.com, cleartrip.com, travelguru.com, ezeego1.com are some of the internet online travel websites which render railway ticket booking and Indian railways seat availability enquiry services.</p><p>Indian railway is working incessantly to endow simply the best services to the passengers in India. Sitting at your home in front of a computer can offer you all relevant information on rail reservation. The official Indian railways website is extremely comprehensive hence offers answers to all queries regarding your train travel. You can even take care of your cancellations right here from the comforts of your homes.</p><p>So next time you are looking for Indian railway reservation than just log on to the official website of Indian railways and get your work done.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.indianrailwaysreservation.in/">Indian Railways Reservation</a>. Complete guide for your online e-ticket reservation, train tickets online, tatkal reservation, just log on to Indianrailwaysreservation.in</p><p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/booking-online-rail-reservation/">Booking Online Rail Reservation</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/booking-online-rail-reservation/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Online Rail Reservation</title><link>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/online-rail-reservation/</link> <comments>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/online-rail-reservation/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:25:48 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>slenamrie</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Travel and Leisure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Indian Railways Reservation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rail reservation]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.laganap.com/?p=26630</guid> <description><![CDATA[Gone are the days when rail reservation was a nightmare for the traveler. With the advent of technology Indian railway reservation can be done conveniently without having to waste time...<p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/online-rail-reservation/">Online Rail Reservation</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gone are the days when rail reservation was a nightmare for the traveler. With the advent of technology Indian railway reservation can be done conveniently without having to waste time in the queue in front of the ticket counters. Indian railways attempted to modernize the system of booking the tickets by offering an online service in order to make the process of reservation convenient and smoother for the travelers. Despite various reservation counters available in every part of India, Indian Railway Network introduced this bold feature. On 3rd August 2002, the system of online reservation was launched in collaboration with the Centre for Railway Information Systems. Earlier, people used to stand in long queues before the counters at the reservation centers, but online ticket booking has made things easier to a great extent.  One can simply log on to IRCTC Indian railways reservation website that allows you check the availability of tickets and your PNR status or seek out for the appropriate train and variations of fare in different accommodation classes of the tickets. You can also go through all the necessary information like train number, category of coaches, accessibility of the train tickets and fare for every class. One has to create an account on the IRCTC website. Once account is created you can login and get your rail reservation. Select your travel date, source and destination station name or code, class (Sleeper/ second sitting/ Ac Chair car/ AC 3 tier/ AC 2 tier/ first class/ First class AC) and ticket type.</p><p>Online Indian railways reservation offer two types of tickets one is I-ticket and the other is e-ticket. I- ticket is like normal ticket which will be delivered at your doorstep in 2-3 days of Time. For I-Tickets you have to book the ticket at least two days in advance. I-Tickets can be issued for Waiting List, Confirmed and RAC cases. Where as an e-ticket can be booked up to the time of chart preparation for your train. To book an e-ticket you have to carry your ID proof details like PAN Card, ID card, Passport, Ration Card, Central/State Government etc as an identity proof and just have to carry the print out of your electronic reservation slip as your rail reservation. You can make payment by your credit card, debit card or by internet banking facility in your bank account.</p><p>So book you tickets now and be a part of these great Indian railways.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.indianrailwaysreservation.in/">Rail Reservation</a>. Complete guide for your online e-ticket reservation, train tickets online, tatkal reservation, just log on to Indianrailwaysreservation.in</p><p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/online-rail-reservation/">Online Rail Reservation</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/online-rail-reservation/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Indian Rail Reservation</title><link>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/indian-rail-reservation/</link> <comments>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/indian-rail-reservation/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:25:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>slenamrie</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Travel and Leisure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Indian Railways Reservation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rail reservation]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.laganap.com/?p=26628</guid> <description><![CDATA[India is blessed with diverse colors and cheerful culture. Travel through Indian states and cities can bring into focus the cultural and geographical richness of India. Whether you want adventurous...<p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/indian-rail-reservation/">Indian Rail Reservation</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>India is blessed with diverse colors and cheerful culture. Travel through Indian states and cities can bring into focus the cultural and geographical richness of India. Whether you want adventurous tour, cultural exploration, beaches, scene or mountains India has it all, because of its incredible beauty it has been attracting tourists from every nook and corner of the world. Indian railways have really made it easy to visit every corner of India. Covering the entire country across its length and breadth it also takes you to some of the unexplored parts of India.</p><p>People still have the misconception that Indian railway reservation is an extraordinary task but actually the reality is not so, online rail reservation has now made ticket booking easier and less time taking. You no more have to pay huge amount of money as commission to the local travel agents. All that you have to do is spend some time in the internet and find the best suited train for your journey. You can log on the IRCTC Indian rail ticket booking website which enables you to check or availability of tickets and your PNR status. On this website you can book your tickets and make payment as it offer secure payment gateway to the passengers. Making any rail reservation on Indian railways computerized passenger reservation system network from any originating station or train passing through system station to any destination is that easy these days. Be it about rail reservation, reservation enquiry, internet ticket (I-tickets), electronic tickets (e- tickets) or cancellation of tickets, things are just in place for the convenience of the travelers on internet.  In case you don’t have access to internet and cannot make Indian railway reservation online than Indian railways have opened adequate number of ticket counters in every city for the convenience of the travelers.</p><p>This attempt of modernization of Indian railways has been very well accepted by the travelers as with due course of time now more and more people are looking for reservation system online. So next time if you are planning for a vacation or a business trip than no need to worry about your ticket booking online portal of Indian railways  is there to assist you on your journey and can offer you tickets in the comforts of your home without wasting your precious time in standing at the reservation counters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.indianrailwaysreservation.in/">Indian Railways Reservation</a>. Complete guide for your online e-ticket reservation, train tickets online, tatkal reservation, just log on to Indianrailwaysreservation.in</p><p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/indian-rail-reservation/">Indian Rail Reservation</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/indian-rail-reservation/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Rail Reservation Online</title><link>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/rail-reservation-online/</link> <comments>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/rail-reservation-online/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:24:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>slenamrie</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Travel and Leisure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Indian Railways Reservation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rail reservation]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.laganap.com/?p=26626</guid> <description><![CDATA[Indian railways are governed by the ministry of railways of government of India. It is the world’s largest or utility or commercial employer with more than 1.4 million employees. The...<p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/rail-reservation-online/">Rail Reservation Online</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Indian railways are governed by the ministry of railways of government of India. It is the world’s largest or utility or commercial employer with more than 1.4 million employees. The Indian Railways has a train network that is spread across the limits of the country in every direction, covering 6,909 stations over a total route length of more than 63,327 kilometers. The people who know internet for them Indian railway reservation is a very easy task. Indian railways online booking has really changed the system of reservation in India. The best thing about this online service is that one can get rail reservation done sitting at homes before the computer. All this have been possible with the technological advancement of Indian railways with due course of time.</p><p>To take advantage of the Indian Railways online rail reservation users need to go to the IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd) website (https://www.irctc.co.in), in addition to making bookings one can check the status of departing and arriving trains, train itineraries, ticket accessibility, postponing and cancelling railway bookings, make Tatkal reservations and Indian railway timetable  among others.  For making online rail reservation one has to create an account which requires your personal details also there is an option to select extra features like Mumbai sub urban, season ticket booking, mobile railway ticket booking, preferred payment options for SMS based booking, registration options for SBI railway credit card and Subh Yatra and signup options for special offers, news letter and commercial offers.</p><p>Once your account is created you can log in with your ID and book tickets just by filling in few traveling details. You just have to select your travel date, source and destination station name or code, class, ticket type and make the payment by credit card or a debit card. After your ticket is displayed on the screen you just have to take a print out and carry it along an identity proof (voter id, PAN card, Passport, ration card, driving license etc) for your journey. All these have been done for the convenience of the travelers. People who do not have access to Internet can adopt the old procedure of Indian railway reservation by going to the ticket counter as for that also Indian railways have opened many counters in every city for the betterment of passengers.</p><p>So next time you are planning to travel by Indian railways simply log on the official website and make your rail reservation with ease.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.indianrailwaysreservation.in/">Rail Reservation</a>. Complete guide for your online e-ticket reservation, train tickets online, tatkal reservation, just log on to Indianrailwaysreservation.in</p><p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/rail-reservation-online/">Rail Reservation Online</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/rail-reservation-online/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Convenience Of Rail Reservation</title><link>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/convenience-of-rail-reservation/</link> <comments>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/convenience-of-rail-reservation/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:23:42 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>slenamrie</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Travel and Leisure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Indian Railways Reservation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rail reservation]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.laganap.com/?p=26624</guid> <description><![CDATA[Indian railways are considered as one of the largest and busiest railway system in the world. A survey says that every year Indian railways transport about 6 billion people and...<p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/convenience-of-rail-reservation/">Convenience Of Rail Reservation</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Indian railways are considered as one of the largest and busiest railway system in the world. A survey says that every year Indian railways transport about 6 billion people and 7 million tons of freight. Covering the entire country across its length and breadth, The Indian Railways transports its passengers from Jammu in north to Kanya Kumari in south and the deserts in the west to mountains in the north east, covering over 6900 stations. Indian railways was established in 1853 by the East India Company since then the railways have come long way. India boasts of the third largest railway network with 63,000 km of rail routes and 6,900 stations after Russia and China.</p><p>Indian railway reservation is one of the importIndian railways are considered as one of the largest and busiest railway system in the world. A survey says that every year Indian railways transport about 6 billion people and 7 million tons of freight. Covering the entire country across its length and breadth, The Indian Railways transports its passengers from Jammu in north to Kanya Kumari in south and the deserts in the west to mountains in the north east, covering over 6900 stations. Indian railways was established in 1853 by the East India Company since then the railways have come long way. India boasts of the third largest railway network with 63,000 km of rail routes and 6,900 stations after Russia and China.</p><p>Indian railway reservation is one of the important things for anyone who is planning to travel within India. Online rail reservations have close down to be a phenomenal task these days, with united efforts put in by the railways to make the same available online. Now one just has to log on to the official site of Indian railways and make rail reservation with few clicks on your keyword right from the comforts of your homes and offices. This website is very beneficial for the travellers as they can get a list of all the trains plying between the desired stations as well the number of available seats in the train. The online procedure also enables you to choose the births of your choice. In fact the online rail reservation offers you with all the facilities that you would previously do while visiting the ticket counter.  In case you have booked a RAC or a waiting ticket you can very well check it again and again on the Indian railways website and keep a track of the conformation of your ticket. In case one doesn’t have internet access and cannot make Indian railways reservation online than the authorities have opened numerous number of ticket counters at various places in every city just for the convenience of the travellers.</p><p>Indian railways have facilitated the rail reservation in such a way that booking tickets for travelling is no more a night mare for the traveler. So if you are planning for a vacation, business trip or any other trip than no need to worry about rail reservation as it is no more a extraordinary task and can be very easily done from the comforts of your houses and your ticket is just one click away from you.ant things for anyone who is planning to travel within India. Online rail reservations have close down to be a phenomenal task these days, with united efforts put in by the railways to make the same available online. Now one just has to log on to the official site of Indian railways and make rail reservation with few clicks on your keyword right from the comforts of your homes and offices. This website is very beneficial for the travellers as they can get a list of all the trains plying between the desired stations as well the number of available seats in the train. The online procedure also enables you to choose the births of your choice. In fact the online rail reservation offers you with all the facilities that you would previously do while visiting the ticket counter.  In case you have booked a RAC or a waiting ticket you can very well check it again and again on the Indian railways website and keep a track of the conformation of your ticket. In case one doesn’t have internet access and cannot make Indian railways reservation online than the authorities have opened numerous number of ticket counters at various places in every city just for the convenience of the travellers.</p><p>Indian railways have facilitated the rail reservation in such a way that booking tickets for travelling is no more a night mare for the traveler. So if you are planning for a vacation, business trip or any other trip than no need to worry about rail reservation as it is no more a extraordinary task and can be very easily done from the comforts of your houses and your ticket is just one click away from you.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.indianrailwaysreservation.in/">Indian Railways Reservation</a>. Complete guide for your online e-ticket reservation, train tickets online, tatkal reservation, just log on to Indianrailwaysreservation.in</p><p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/convenience-of-rail-reservation/">Convenience Of Rail Reservation</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/convenience-of-rail-reservation/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>More Men Are Asking For a Sperm Count Test</title><link>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/more-men-are-asking-for-a-sperm-count-test/</link> <comments>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/more-men-are-asking-for-a-sperm-count-test/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:12:19 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>AlanSmith</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cholesterol test]]></category> <category><![CDATA[home blood tests]]></category> <category><![CDATA[home diagnosis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[self diagnosis]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.laganap.com/?p=26620</guid> <description><![CDATA[England &#8211; 20/01/2012 &#8211; Men are more aware than ever that infertility is something that needs early treatment so are overcoming old taboos and actively asking for a sperm count...<p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/more-men-are-asking-for-a-sperm-count-test/">More Men Are Asking For a Sperm Count Test</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>England</strong><strong> &#8211; 20/01/2012</strong> &#8211; <strong>Men are more aware than ever that infertility is something that needs early treatment so are overcoming old taboos and actively asking for a sperm count test</strong></p><p><span id="more-26620"></span></p><p>Over the past 50 years the level of male infertility has risen sharply across the globe. In most cases, after a <a href="http://www.prevucare.co.uk/Male_fertility_sperm_test_x2_p/bsmit2.htm" target="_blank">sperm count test</a> it is found that the underlying reason for most men&#8217;s infertility is a low sperm count.</p><p>In Europe, the problem is particularly marked with 1 out of every 5 men aged 18-25 who have been tested turning out to have a low sperm count. Men are becoming more aware of the fact that this is a problem that could affect them, and they are being surprisingly proactive about dealing with this difficult health issue.</p><p>The idea that you may be infertile is difficult to handle and is something many people, in particular men, in the past have chosen to not even consider. In the past, this meant that many men point blank refused testing and just hoped for the best. However, attitudes are changing and many men are considering the possibility they are infertile and taking the initiative in an effort to find out if they are.</p><p><strong>Availability of a simple home sperm count test</strong></p><p>The fact that it is now possible for a man to test his sperm count in the privacy of his own home has helped a great deal. It avoids them having to go to the doctor and broach the subject unnecessarily. In addition, the discomfort of producing a sperm sample in a clinic and handing it to a nurse is also avoided. The testing kits are relatively cheap and extremely easy to use, with instant and easy to read results.</p><p><a href="http://www.prevucare.co.uk/" target="_blank">Prevucare</a> have seen demand for their home sperm count test rise steadily over the past few years. Many men are taking the results of their tests to their doctors to help persuade their GPs of the need to carry out further tests to determine their exact sperm count. They are actively facing up to the possibility they are infertile and taking steps to get effective medical treatment as early as possible.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Contact:</strong></p><p>Prevucare Limited</p><p>Divo House Unit 217</p><p>29 Belmont Road</p><p>England, UK</p><p>Zip: UB8 1QS</p><p>Tel: 01895 546499</p><p>http://www.prevucare.co.uk/</p><p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/more-men-are-asking-for-a-sperm-count-test/">More Men Are Asking For a Sperm Count Test</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/more-men-are-asking-for-a-sperm-count-test/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Tourism as a Fast-growing Service Sector in India</title><link>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/tourism-as-a-fast-growing-service-sector-in-india/</link> <comments>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/tourism-as-a-fast-growing-service-sector-in-india/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:11:40 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>sofiajennie07</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Travel and Leisure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Beaches in Goa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Goa holiday]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Packages for Goa]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.laganap.com/?p=26619</guid> <description><![CDATA[Over a couple of decades, India has emerged as one of the fastest growing economies worldwide. A free-market democracy, the country continues to spring up in both production industries and...<p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/tourism-as-a-fast-growing-service-sector-in-india/">Tourism as a Fast-growing Service Sector in India</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over a couple of decades, India has emerged as one of the fastest growing economies worldwide. A free-market democracy, the country continues to spring up in both production industries and service sectors. When probing the reasons behind this enormous growth, we find that it’s primarily due to the increasing size of middle class consumer, considerable foreign investments and of course, a satisfactory performance by our services sectors. Yes, it’s the fast growth rate in services sector that continues to lead the overall growth surge in India. If talking about services sectors in India, almost every segment has seen a massive growth over the time, but the performance of tourism is outstanding that’s recognized as the fastest growing segment and the largest service industry in the country.</p><p>Tourism in India – An Economic Growth Engine</p><p>Tourism is truly an engine for economic growth in India as it contributes more than 6% to the nation’s GDP and around 9% to the total employment. With the number of International tourists reaching a record 17.9 million, the tourism industry generates around130 billion US dollar annually, and it’s expected to increase to double by 2017.  Tourism in Indian cuts across its rural-urban divide, and bridges economic gaps. Apart from that, it helps strengthening of ties with developed nation and attracts more private/foreign investment.</p><p>Owing to its wonderful geographical features and astounding history &amp; cultures, India is major holiday spot for tourists. Majority of International tourists to India are from USA and UK. Though all its corners draw tourists from far and wide, the top states to receive inbound tourists are Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Rajasthan. Domestic tourism is growing rapidly as ever before. Presently, more than 700 million domestic tourists flock to various destinations in India, providing these destinations with great income and employment.</p><p>Steps Taken By Indian Government to Enhance Tourism:</p><p>Since tourism is a major source of economic growth, Ministry of Tourism formulates national policies and programs to develop and promote tourism in the country.  Continuous efforts are being made to encourage new form of tourism like eco-tourism, medical and rural tourism. A well-improved infrastructure has been provided and various facilities have been established to put the travelers on comfort.  Other than that that, liberalization in aviation sector and rationalization in tax rate are some good moves taken by the government. Moreover, tourist friendly Visa regime, immigration services and providing land to establish tourism facilities are other major policy initiatives taken by the government.</p><p>Today, a number of travel agencies, governmental as well as private, provide various tour packages to make holiday planning a hassle-free task. They take all responsibilities to arrange an enjoyable tour various destination in India and abroad. Numerous packages like tour packages for Goa, Kerala holiday packages and packages for other major destinations are easily available online.</p><p>Writer of the article is associated with Hungry Bags, a leading travel portal where varieties of tour <a href="http://www.hungrybags.com/vacation-packages/india/goa-tour-travel-packages/">packages for Goa</a> are available. One can choose his suitable deal to have a pleasant <a href="http://www.hungrybags.com/vacation-packages/india/goa/budget-spicy-holidays-travel-packages/">Goa holiday</a> at lovely beaches in Goa.</p><p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/tourism-as-a-fast-growing-service-sector-in-india/">Tourism as a Fast-growing Service Sector in India</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/tourism-as-a-fast-growing-service-sector-in-india/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Tour to Singapore: 7 interesting things to do in your Singapore tour</title><link>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/tour-to-singapore-7-interesting-things-to-do-in-your-singapore-tour/</link> <comments>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/tour-to-singapore-7-interesting-things-to-do-in-your-singapore-tour/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:11:01 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>ajayhungry</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Travel and Leisure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[places]]></category> <category><![CDATA[see]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sightseeing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Singapore]]></category> <category><![CDATA[visit]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.laganap.com/?p=26615</guid> <description><![CDATA[Singapore is considered as a paradise for lovers of exotic holidays. Its beaches, malls, restaurants, glittering skyline and beautiful blended culture makes for an endearing holiday that chisels out some...<p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/tour-to-singapore-7-interesting-things-to-do-in-your-singapore-tour/">Tour to Singapore: 7 interesting things to do in your Singapore tour</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Singapore is considered as a paradise for lovers of exotic holidays. Its beaches, malls, restaurants, glittering skyline and beautiful blended culture makes for an endearing holiday that chisels out some of the best memories.</strong></p><p>A tour in Singapore is sought by tourists from every nook &amp; corner of the planet. This article presents some of the interesting things that you must do in your Singapore tour.</p><p>Singapore is one of the most beautiful and exotic holiday destinations in the world. Apart from being a captivating place for sightseeing, it is also a hub of cultural extravaganza as people from various ethnicities come together to conjure up a gorgeous holiday spot.</p><p><strong>Here are 7 things you must do during a tour to Singapore:</strong></p><p><strong>i</strong>. <strong>Shopping and more shopping:</strong> Singapore is a metropolitan country (perhaps the greatest of all) and is known for its plush retails and towering malls. If you love shopping, then a whole world of markets await you here. The glittering giant malls of Orchard Road and Mustafa Street will amaze and enthrall you to no end.</p><p>You should also explore the small shops queued up in the narrow alleys of Haji Lane where you can collect electronic items at throwaway prices and also browse through antique objects and souvenirs. Chinatown is another most-thronged place popular for its rich culture and your tour to Singapore will be rendered incomplete without witnessing the grand spectacle of the floating market.</p><p><strong>ii.</strong> <strong>Exploring the beaches:</strong> Singapore tour comes with lots of playing &amp; partying on the beaches which are present in abundance everywhere. Some are exotic, some are crowded while some are tranquil and all are picturesque. Beach sports and aerial sports like paragliding, skiing, surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving are things you can indulge in.</p><p><strong>iii. Exploring Sentosa Island:</strong> Singapore’s popular spot Sentosa Island is picturesque, serene and filled with sea waves, beaches, gardens, bustling streets and great food courts. It has historical edifices &amp; monuments &amp; museums including the famous landmark of the Statue of Merlion.</p><p><strong>iv. Fish pedicure:</strong> Another interesting thing to do in your tour in Singapore is getting your beloved feet the treat of a ‘fish pedicure’ in fish spas.</p><p><strong>v. Jurong Bird Park:</strong> If you are in Singapore, you certainly cannot miss a trip to Asia’s largest bird park i.e. the popular Jurong Bird Park that provides safe, natural haven to hundreds of exotic, stunning-looking birds including ostriches and penguins.</p><p><strong>vi. Night safari and Singapore Zoo:</strong> Wildlife lovers must not miss a chance to go on a night safari in the deep, dense jungles. Also, make sure to slip into the delightful Singapore Zoo during the daytime.</p><p><strong>vii. Visiting Marina Bay Barrage:</strong> Visit the crowd-pulling Marina Bay Barrage one evening to feast your eyes on an enamoring skyline. A perfect romantic &amp; dating point, it houses the famous Singapore Flyer which gives you a giant ride which is thrilling and satisfying.</p><p>Excellent cuisines, luxurious resorts and scenic beauty are other delights of a tour to Singapore. For a fascinating view of the sky and also take a ride on the Singapore Flyer, a no of theatres, clubs, bars, restaurants, cafeterias, spa &amp; massage parlors, fish pedicure! Choices are endless; but you can enjoy all of these as various tour provider companies include all the above sightseeing and activities under the Singapore tour package tour and various other tour packages so that visitors can make most out of their vacations in Singapore. And there is so much more……..</p><p>Hungry Bags is a magnificent tour provider that arranges holidays &amp; vacations at unbelievable prices. It is the best source for availing a <a href="http://www.hungrybags.com/vacation-packages/singapore-city-tour-package/">package tour to Singapore</a>, <a href="http://www.hungrybags.com/vacation-packages/singapore-city-tour-package/">tour to Singapore</a> packages and exclusive tour in Singapore package.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/tour-to-singapore-7-interesting-things-to-do-in-your-singapore-tour/">Tour to Singapore: 7 interesting things to do in your Singapore tour</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/tour-to-singapore-7-interesting-things-to-do-in-your-singapore-tour/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Worktop Express Achieves 99% First Delivery Success Rate Per Order</title><link>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/worktop-express-achieves-99-first-delivery-success-rate-per-order/</link> <comments>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/worktop-express-achieves-99-first-delivery-success-rate-per-order/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:40:15 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>WillRees</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Home Improvement]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kitchen worktops]]></category> <category><![CDATA[solid wood worktops]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wood worktops]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wooden worktops]]></category> <category><![CDATA[worktops]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.laganap.com/?p=26612</guid> <description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, (11th January, 2012) – Worktop Express, a leading UK provider of kitchen worktops made from solid wood, ended 2011 with a 99% first delivery success rate per...<p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/worktop-express-achieves-99-first-delivery-success-rate-per-order/">Worktop Express Achieves 99% First Delivery Success Rate Per Order</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, (11th January, 2012)</strong> – Worktop Express, a leading UK provider of <span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://www.worktop-express.co.uk/">kitchen worktops</a></span> made from solid wood, ended 2011 with a 99% first delivery success rate per order, a two per cent increase on 2010’s 97%.</p><p><span id="more-26612"></span></p><p>Worktop Express has always striven to make fast, efficient delivery to their customers across the UK, and this outstanding result is testament to their efforts. The 99% success rate means that for every 100 orders Worktop Express delivered, 99 were delivered on the first attempt with no problems. As discrepancies only occurred on one out of every 100 orders, Worktop Express believes this represents the very highest quality of service.</p><p>Such a high success rating was achieved by additional stringent quality checks at the point of despatch, alongside their introduction of a 2Man delivery service fleet. All of these elements have combined to increase efficiency and provide a better overall customer experience, beating even last year’s high rate.</p><p>“We have always aimed to provide unsurpassable service, and this year we are ecstatic to achieve our best results so far,” said a spokesperson for Worktop Express. “We are incredibly proud of the work our team has done, and look forward to maintaining &#8211; and possibly exceeding &#8211; this in the coming twelve months. To improve on last year’s striking result is a fantastic achievement, which just goes to show we have the best team who wants to provide the best service we possibly can.”</p><p>For more information on Worktop Express and their wooden worktops, visit their website at <span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://www.worktop-express.co.uk/">http://www.worktop-express.co.uk/</a></span> or telephone 0845 22 22 644.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About Worktop Express:</strong></p><p>Worktop Express is one of the UK’s leading online solid wood worktop specialists offering the largest range of wooden worktops in the UK. Worktop Express can provide their customers with a range of oak worktops, <span style="text-decoration: underline">walnut worktops</span>, iroko worktops, maple worktops, cherry worktops, zebrano worktops, plus many more. Dedicated to customer service, Worktop Express offers a 24 hour delivery service and only use sustainable timber wherever possible.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Contact:</strong><br /> Will Rees<br /> Worktop Express<br /> Pegasus Buildings<br /> Olympus Business Park<br /> Quedgeley, Gloucestershire<br /> Zip: GL2 4NF<br /> Tel: 0845 22 22 644</p><p>Email: tarnica@worktop-express.co.uk</p><p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/worktop-express-achieves-99-first-delivery-success-rate-per-order/">Worktop Express Achieves 99% First Delivery Success Rate Per Order</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/worktop-express-achieves-99-first-delivery-success-rate-per-order/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>An Interactive Snapshot of Thailand Tourism</title><link>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/an-interactive-snapshot-of-thailand-tourism/</link> <comments>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/an-interactive-snapshot-of-thailand-tourism/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:56:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>aanchal011</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Travel and Leisure]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.laganap.com/?p=26609</guid> <description><![CDATA[Thailand has seen a rapid growth in tourism over the last couple of decades. It has become a popular destination for international tourists. Pristine Islands &#38; beaches, wealth of historical...<p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/an-interactive-snapshot-of-thailand-tourism/">An Interactive Snapshot of Thailand Tourism</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thailand has seen a rapid growth in tourism over the last couple of decades. It has become a popular destination for international tourists. Pristine Islands &amp; beaches, wealth of historical gems, cultural extravaganzas and an ever-developing sex industry in Thailand attract millions of backpackers each year. Tourism is now a prominent segment of nation’s fast-growing economy proving it a large employment and generating a good amount of foreign earnings. By the way, tourism in Thailand turned popular around 1960s. A dramatic rise in the number of foreign visitors was witnessed at that point of time – from 30,000-40,000 annually in 1950s to around 2, 50,000 in 1962.  This number rose to double by 1970 and continued to go up with scorching pace to reach at 6 million by 1994 and around 14 million by 2008.</p><p>There are several reasons behind this remarkable growth of tourism. The foremost one is of course Thailand’s natural beauty. This Southeast Asian nation is extremely beautiful with almost all facets of nature being present here. Apart from that, cultural and spiritual bounties have also been alluring components of Thai tourism. Also, faster means of communication and accessibility of all modern ambiences are some other fuelling elements. Today, all major airlines provide services to Thailand.</p><p>Earlier, tourists to Thailand started their trip with Bangkok visit and were confined to just the southern region of the country. They visited Bangkok’s gleaming temples, the Chao Phraya River and the tribe villages of Chiang Mai. In mid-1970s, tourists started to venture beyond Bangkok and Chaing Mai, and began approaching the tropical islands like Ko Samui and Phuket along with some historical sites of Sukhothai. Later on, some exotic destinations like Pattaya became the hub of fun-loving travelers. By 1990s, trekking through the hills of Northern Thailand after exploring the greenery of Chiang Rai has also been included in Thailand itinerary.  Now the average stay in Thailand is around 10 day that is more than twice of what it was in 1960s. People on tour <a href="http://www.hungrybags.com/vacation-packages/thailand-travel-packages/">packages Thailand</a> travel far beyond Bangkok and its nearby regions.</p><p>With tourism constantly adding to Thailand’s economical well-being, the nation has been trying to maintain and increasing the number of international travelers.  The Tourism Authority of Thailand has recently called for the promotion of eco-tourism in the country.  Apart from that, various modern facilities including hotels, resorts, and restaurants have been established to provide the guest with ultimate comfort and relaxation. Ayurvedic treatments and massage therapies are some additional gems for the visitors. Today, many tour companies offer tour packages Thailand to help travelers plan their trip properly. However, one can get a customized <a href="http://www.hungrybags.com/vacation-packages/thailand/bangkok-tour-travel-packages/">Bangkok tour package</a>, if he wants to visit Bangkok and the nearby regions. Online availability of such packages makes it easy to reserve a suitable deal well in advance.</p><p><a href="http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/an-interactive-snapshot-of-thailand-tourism/">An Interactive Snapshot of Thailand Tourism</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.laganap.com">Press Release and Article Submission</a>!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.laganap.com/2012/02/04/an-interactive-snapshot-of-thailand-tourism/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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