TRAVEL & FOOD

In a rebuttal to the numerous threats to halt outsourcing to the United States, Indian IT firms are considering seeking more green card, or permanent visas for their employees. This would prevent IT employees from going through the work status, H-1B visa cuts planned by the U.S. senate

According to reports the driver operating the Spanish train that derailed last week killing 79 was careless. The driver, Francisco Jose Garzon Amo, who said he “wanted to die” after the crash was released on bail after several charges of reckless homicide.

A Kiwi shared her actual experience of the Spain train crash while other survivors talked about their nightmares

Ever pined to spot a celeb relaxing under the sun and on the sand? Try these glamorous beach destinations. These are Hollywood darlings' best kept secrets and the place to go if you'd like to catch them in the buff, or near about!

With Kate Middleton having a baby – road trips are definitely in her future. She may have help but a road trip with children is one tough journey. And if it’s just mama and baby, it’s definitely tougher. Face cranky tantrums with tons of patience and a little pre-preparation, to turn the dreaded trip into a fun journey.

A plane crashed at La Guardia airport after its landing gear crashed on Monday. Investigators are looking at the possible reasons for the crash. "The aircraft skidded down the runway on its nose and then veered off and came to rest in the grass area," said, Thomas Bosco, Acting Director of Aviation for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

In what is the hottest day since July 2006, a heatwave in U.K. has crowds flocking to beaches. The temperatures have hit record levels, say online reports. West London's Northold and Heathrow tagged at a temperature of 33.5 C (92.3 F) and the highest temperature before Monday was 32.2C at south-west London's Hampton Waterworks.

For business travellers, Brisbane is the most expensive city in the world with Sydney, Perth and Melbourne also in the top 10 list of a study by Concur, an expense management group.

You must be aware of these laws before step in to these countries

New Zealand had been nabbed its Collective Nude Bathing Guinness World Title

Even the dreamiest of trips can go off the rails when you fall into one of these all-too-common travel traps. We've been there—and we've brought back advice on foolproof booking, smart sightseeing, and making the most of every minute.

Welcome to the summer of the thrill ride! With a new crop of coasters, water rides, and family-friendly adventures debuting at theme parks across America, we promise you’ll find one that’s just right for you.

Sure, New York is the home of the $100+ hamburger and the $1,000+ baseball game. But there's also no other city in the world that offers more first-rate freebies on a daily basis. From famous paintings to gorgeous green spaces, classical music to stand-up comedy, welcome to Free NYC!

Jumeirah Group has announced a partnership with celebrated luxury sports car manufacturer Aston Martin, during Aston Martin's Centenary Week.

New Zealand Argentine Stage tango champions John and Felicity Flower will conduct free beginner’s tango workshop in Auckland

Latest scoop on the new Season of "Project Runway" and it's racy billboard that was taken down in Los Angeles.

Has Kristen Stewart found the man of her dreams in ‘The Dreamers’ star, Michael Pitt? Robert Pattinson’s former sweetheart could be shouting “heart-ful revenge” if rumors were true that she is dating the 32-year old actor from West Orange, New Jersey.

The much-coveted Miss Universe 2013 will be solemnized in Moscow, Russia in November this year and the wait to see who will represent Australia is over – Olivia Wells, a self-professed one-time nerd from medical school was blown away by her unexpected crowning as Miss Australia Universe on Friday.

A woman from New South Wales was the latest to be gored in the Spain Bull Run

Lifetime Network's Project Runway remains unfazed and will continue to use its banned racy billboard in New York City as planned. The steamy had has been banned in Los Angeles but a new version with men and women wearing underwear will be used to replace the naked bodies.

“She’s a timeless beauty,” gushes fashion designer, Zuhair Murad as he described Robert Pattinson’s former sweetheart, Kristen Stewart. Amidst all the negative publicities that come her way, Kristen has braved the world and came out a winner in the eyes of the popular designer at the Paris Fashion Week 2013.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is promoting six experiential and creative travel themes to encourage multi-country trips across Southeast Asia. The themed promotions are part of the implementation of the ASEAN Tourism Marketing Strategy 2012-2015.

According to a fire department spokeswoman, one of the two school girls who died at the scene of the Asiana Airlines Inc. plane crash may have been killed by a vehicle from the rescue operations.

New Zealand experienced the coldest weather this year, officials call on everyone to be safe for the white-out

The search for rare incense wood, agar wood, in the dense forest area of Mount Leuser National Park, Indonesia has left one person dead and five men trapped up in the branches of a tree. A pack of Sumatran tigers chased the men up the branches of the tree, seeking revenge for the death of a tiger-cub.

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg was about to book the Asian flight that crash landed while other passengers share their crash experience

Kristen Stewart left for Paris with images of her British born ex, Robert Pattinson, in the company of a mystery redhead woman, later named (but which was denied) as Elvis Presley’s granddaughter, Riley Keough. Three days later, she got back to L.A. feeling heavy and betrayed with news of the man she still loves, already moving on with another woman.

After almost one week away from home, Robert Pattinson’s famous ex, Kristen Stewart is heading back to L.A. from France. But will she be coming “from Paris with love”? Has Rob changed his mind seeing what he could be missing out leaving Kristen and “allegedly” moving on with a Presley?

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