By Douha Essaafi The Taj Mahal at sunrise—a poetic gateway to my Indian journey. At the generous invitation of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, and through the coordination of the Embassy of India in Tunisia, I had the privilege of visiting India as a Tunisian journalist. This press tour aimed to build bridges of understanding and cultural exchange. Between the vibrant capital city New Delhi and the green haven of Bengaluru, the journey was filled with discovery, admiration, and deep human connection. I witnessed a country where nature and…
Day: June 20, 2025
The Tunisia sport festival from 6 to 9 November at the Kram exhibition centre
The Organising Committee of the first Tunisia Sport Festival, to be held at the Kram Exhibition Centre from 6 to 9 November, will be bringing together more than 500 exhibitors and brands. The organisers are expecting around a hundred thousand visitors from Tunisia and elsewhere. At a press conference held in Tunis on Wednesday, the executive chairman of the event’s organising committee, Wassim Ben Hamadi, said that the Tunisia Sports Festival is a celebration of sport in all its forms (physical, digital, social, etc.). For him, this festival is a…
5th Innova Tunisia lab: innovation and sustainability on the agenda
The 5th LAB INNOVA FOR TUNISIA STARTUP 2025 was inaugurated on 16 June 2025 in Tunis. The event is part of the LAB INNOVA FOR AFRICA LUCA ATTANASIO management training project, promoted by ICE Agence Tunis – Commercial Section of the Italian Embassy, in collaboration with the Business Training Office at the Rome headquarters. The programme was inaugurated by the Italian Ambassador to Tunisia, Alessandro Prunas, in the presence of the Minister of Technology and Communication, Sofiene Hemissi. This programme, launched in 2019, is dedicated to management training for African…
A Serene Escape at Taj West End – A Journey Through Indian Culture and Hospitality
By Douha Essaafi I had the immense privilege of visiting the vibrant and dynamic country of India as a journalist from Tunisia as part of a special cultural immersion program hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs of India. My journey took me to the heart of Bengaluru, where I was welcomed to one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, the Taj West End resort. Nestled in the bustling city, the Taj West End is far more than a hotel — it is a sanctuary of nature and history. Originally…
India: A Journey Through Innovation, Harmony, and Timeless Beauty
By Douha Essaafi As part of a professional visit hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs of India, I recently had the privilege of traveling to two of the country’s most dynamic cities: Delhi and Bengaluru. This journey was not only a unique opportunity to explore India’s impressive advancements but also a deeply enriching cultural experience. India is a beautiful country with an ancient civilization that continues to shape its modern identity. From the moment I set foot in Delhi, I could feel the pulse of a nation that embraces…