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India’s strained ties with Canada may cost Kerala’s tourism sector dear

Kerala's hospitality sector faces concern due to strained diplomatic ties between India and Canada. 25-30K Canadian tourists visit Kerala annually, but a new low has been hit with travel advisories issued. Tourism season in Kerala begins in Oct-Nov, and the dip in foreign tourists due to the e-visa issue last…

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BBMP drops recording of immersion of PoP Ganesha idols in Bengaluru city

A day after the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) reported immersion of Ganesha idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP), it has chosen to drop the same and plainly report immersion of idols without bifurcating data on earthen and PoP idols. The State government has banned PoP idols.

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Perupalem villagers in Andhra Pradesh object to felling of trees for development projects

Villagers of Perupalem, West Godavari district, express concern over destruction of coconut trees and casuarina plantations on 25 acres for tourism projects. 150 coconut trees and 2,000 casuarina plants were uprooted. Villagers fear displacement and loss of livelihood. High Court issued stay order against destruction of crops. Land falls within…

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A 16th century inscription helped address ICOMOS concerns

ICOMOS raised issues for Hoysala temples, but UNESCO accepted nomination after India argued that Vishnusamudra and mandapa were from different eras and unrelated. ASI responded to ICOMOS concerns and other nations supported India. Inscription from Utpati village helped strengthen India's argument, leading to UNESCO's acceptance.

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11-day Ganeshotsav begins in Hubballi-Dharwad

Eleven-day Ganesh festivities began in Hubballi Dharwad with processions carrying idols of Lord Ganesh in decorated vehicles. The processions concluded at respective pandals with devotees dancing to the beats of hit songs. Two giant idols, Hubballi Ka Raja and Hubballi Ka Maharaja, were installed late in the evening. Various themes,…

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Relatively low prices of flowers, fruits, and vegetables boost Ganesha festival fervour in Bengaluru

The relatively low prices of vegetables, fruits, and flowers in Bengaluru markets seem to have increased the festival fervour this season

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In Frames | Palliyodams of Aranmula

Just as the monsoon over Kerala enters its second leg, Aranmula, a river-side village in Pathanamthitta — a part of former Travancore, kicks off preparations to host a flotilla of snake boats along its banks. Men, on board decorated boats called Palliyodams, will soon start dropping in here from the 52…

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9.5 acres of government land in Tiruvannamalai retrieved, parking facility to be set up for pilgrims

Gov't land worth ₹90 crore retrieved in Tiruvannamalai; multi-level parking space for pilgrims to come up. Revenue officials, with help of police, retrieved 9.5 acres of land encroached upon for 50 yrs. Pond used to dump garbage, open space as garage. Land to be used for public purposes, incl. parking…

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How ‘war on terror’ was fought and won in Southeast Asia – for now

Threat of attacks has receded, but experts believe a regeneration of hardline groups in the region is still possible.

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Protests in Indonesia as thousands face eviction for Rempang ‘Eco-City’

Residents have been told to move to new houses inland by the end of the month to make way for a giant glass factory.

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Thangachimadam, a village where the famous Madurai malli takes birth

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Making of the 150-kg ‘kozhukattai’ for Rock Fort Ganesha in Tiruchi

Family-run Agasthiar Publications prepares supersized 'Kozhukattai' for Lord Ganesha's birthday. Ingredients like jaggery, rice flour, ghee, coconut, cardamom, nutmeg & sesame seeds are mixed & steamed together. Servings of 75 kg each are offered at two shrines & distributed to devotees.

The Hindu

Building a hill station

Unusually dry Aug in Munnar, Kerala's Idukki district, brings bad news for tour guide John Quintez. Govt forms Munnar Hill Area Authority to ensure sustainable development while curbing illegal construction. Environmentalists fear shift from preservation to allowing constructions. Locals resent being treated as encroachers. Govt amends Land Assignment Act to…

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Column | From Incredible India to Blingy Bharat at the New Delhi G-20 summit

Blingy Bharat has a nice ring to it: India rolled out a multi-colored Qutub Minar for G20, showcasing the best diversity the country could offer. From Ed Sheeran remixes to Biden Tandoori Malai Broccoli, the hoopla was on. Operation Prettification and Vanish were in full swing, with blue tarpaulins and…

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Thailand's government, seeking return of tourists from China, approves visa-free entry for 5 months

Thailand’s new government has approved a measure granting temporary visa-free entry to Chinese tourists, signaling that the recovery of the country’s tourism industry is a top economic priority

The Hindu

Ganesha Chaturthi: BBMP, KSPCB set norms to observe eco-friendly Ganesha festival

BBMP bans PoP Ganesha idols, issues guidelines for eco-friendly festivities. 63 single-window clearance centres set up. Police, Bescom, Fire Dept to monitor. KSPCB issues guidelines for use of loud speakers, plastics. Police to ensure peace.

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Seoul’s secret space: vast mysterious tunnel revealed for the first time

South Korea’s capital has a 3,000 square metre void underneath one of its most iconic plazas, and no one can be sure why

Al Jazeera

Cheap Nepal tea hits India’s Darjeeling tea sales

Cheaper alternatives from Nepal, as well as rising costs of domestic production, have slashed demand.

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Few customers but plenty of cash?: N Korean restaurants remain open in Laos

Restaurants should have closed and analysts say they suspect their only purpose is to ‘launder money’.

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Stakeholders miffed as plea for better connectivity to Somanathpur is ignored

Mysuru's iconic 13th century Keshava temple is India's official nomination for UNESCO World Heritage tag, yet connectivity to it remains poor. Local guides have repeatedly called for improved transport links and cross-promotion of the temple, to no avail. Poor road quality and lack of direct bus service from Mysuru, plus…

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Vietnam’s wild elephants get unique ‘ID cards’ in novel conservation plan

Conservationists use visual data from camera traps to create individual ‘ID cards’ for Vietnam’s elusive elephants.

The Hindu

Refuge sought for Nagas fleeing Myanmar conflict

The Naga Hoho, the apex body of all Naga tribes, has asked the Nagaland government to ensure shelter, safety, humanitarian support, and medical facilities for Nagas coming from conflict-hit Myanmar.

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Greater Visakha Citizens’ Forum appeals to VMRDA to not sell 13.5 acres of land near RK beach in Visakhapatnam

GVCF appeals to authorities to protect 13.8 acres of land near RK Beach in Visakhapatnam. Forum stands at a crucial crossroads in city's development, but unites to protect public land, it said

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Human-reptile conflict in Odisha: when crocodiles attack

In Odisha's Kendrapara district, six people have been killed by estuarine crocodiles in two and a half months. The reptile is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and the population in Bhitarkanika National Park is stable. But overcrowding has caused increased human-crocodile conflict, with people losing their connection to…

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Vellinezhi to host 3-day national folk festival from Sunday

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