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Hong Kong Tourism Board associates with MakeMyTrip.com
The package includes airfare, hotel accommodation, a full-day visit to experience the magic at the newly opened Hong Kong Disneyland, a walk along the Avenue of Stars to marvel at “A Symphony of Lights” across the famed Victoria Harbour, which is awarded as the largest permanent light and sound show by Guinness World Records.
Mr. David Leung, Regional Director – South and South East Asia, HKTB said, “Perfectly timed to coincide with the launch of our ‘2006 Discover Hong Kong Year’ campaign, this package from MakeMyTrip creates a great opportunity for Indian families to come and discover a ‘new’ Hong Kong. The new attractions along with Hong Kong’s existing unique products present a range of diverse and multi-dimensional offerings to the Indian visitors.”
Commenting on this co-op promotion with the HKTB, Mr. Deep Kalra, Founder and CEO –MakeMyTrip (India) Pvt. Ltd. said, “We at MakeMyTrip.com are committed to offer new and exciting leisure destinations to Indian travellers. Hong Kong is one of the few international destinations where Indian travellers do not require a visa for visits up to 14-days; this also makes it easier for business visitors to take their families along to experience a lifetime of excitement packed into one visit, all in one place.”
Valid till 30th June 2006, the MMT offer includes return airfare to Hong Kong, hotel accommodation, airport transfers and half-day sight seeing tours besides a full-day tour to Hong Kong Disneyland. One can book this package online at www.makemytrip.com or by calling the Toll Free: 1-600-11 8747 (TRIP).
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
