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Secret escape slide for Taiwan’s former leader draws in the crowds – just don’t ask for a go

Passageways built under Taipei’s famous Grand Hotel during the Chiang Kai-shek era are attracting tourists keen to know their history

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Scenic Jawadhu Hills in Tiruvannamalai is all set for T.N.’s first honey bee park

Scenic Jawadhu Hills in Tiruvannamalai is all set readied for T.N.’s first honey bee park

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Pad kaphrao contest seeks true taste of Thailand’s most loved dish

Tourism body tries to nail down best recipe for a dish popular at home but often overshadowed abroad

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Artistes breathe a new life into Seethakali folk art

Perinad Seethakali Sangham revives traditional folk art form Seethakali, performed by dalit artists from Veda & Pulaya communities. Group of folk art aficionados, cutting across caste & communal barriers, successfully salvaged it in 2017. Senior artist Babu, 64, & Roshni, MGNREGS worker, are part of the 20-member group, set to…

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Kerala Tourism’s Onam fest to enliven evenings across state for 7 days

The grand Onam cultural festival planned by Kerala Tourism Department is all set to enliven the entire state for the next seven days with the state capital and district centers reverberating with classical, folk, ethnic and popular art forms in scores of venues, based on the core theme ’Onam the…

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Thiruvananthapuram city to deck up for Onam from today

Thrissur to be lit up for Onam: Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas to switch on city-wide illumination. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate State-level Onam week celebrations at Nishagandhi open air auditorium. 8,000 artistes to participate in cultural events, concerts, folk art performances, fusion music & more. Trade & food…

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Airport underpass plan shelved; AAI-NHAI to fund diversion of Mysuru-Nanjangud highway

The proposed underpass below the runway of the Mysuru airport has been shelved and instead the Mysuru-Nanjangud highway will be diverted.

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The Vallachira Onam to be showcased for tourism

Onam celebrations of the Vallachira panchayat in Thrissur District of Kerala is now a showcase for tourists

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Dorshi, Dorset: Funky Malaysian dumplings are a hit on the south coast

Jollyon Carter and Radhika Mohendas’s Malaysian dumpling eatery on the south coast is worth a visit – providing there aren’t any train strikes, writes Kate Ng

The Independent UK

Once the capital of Keladi kings, Nagara is now a forgotten village

“Except on Sundays and holidays, there are hardly any visitors to this historic fort,” says Prema, an elderly woman who runs a tea stall right in front of the main gate of Bidanoor fort at Nagara in Hosanagar taluk of Shivamogga district. On weekdays, only a handful of travellers take…

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No VIP room for Thaksin, say police

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was not admitted to a VIP room at Police General Hospital and even the air-conditioning where he is staying is not good, authorities said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

This cave on Borneo has been used for 20,000 years – and we’ve now dated rock art showing colonial resistance 400 years ago

The islands of South-East Asia record a long and dynamic human history of technological innovation, migration and conflict.

The Conversation

On protecting the biodiversity of the northeast

Meghalaya HC's order in Re: Cleanliness of Umiam Lake vs State of Meghalaya (2023) highlights the need for sustainable policies in Northeast India. PILs and judicial activism have led to a wave of environmental litigation, with the NGT imposing heavy penalties for non-compliance. Central and State governments must develop infrastructure…

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Workation project can attract techies to tourist destinations in Kerala, says Riyas

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Former Thai leader Thaksin jailed after return from exile

Thailand's former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, was on Tuesday jailed upon returning to the country after 15 years in exile. Hundreds of supporters wearing red gathered in the streets to welcome the beloved billionaire politician.

The Guardian - UK

Thaksin Shinawatra jailed on return to Thailand as his party regains power

Ex-PM begins eight-year jail term but appointment of Srettha Thavisin as leader could shorten his sentence

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Changampuzha Park renovation work to get under way on August 26

The renovation work is estimated to cost ₹4 crore and is intended to be carried out in six months

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In a first, forest dept. erects statue of a tribal chieftain

Forest dept. honours Cholanaikan tribal leader Mathan, trampled to death by elephant, with statue in Nedumkayam, near Karulai, Nilambur. Plaque erected by side speaks of tribe's culture. Museum planned to showcase life & culture of Nilambur's tribespeople. ₹7 lakh spent to erect statue. Karikka & Mathan special guests at 2005…

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Kerala to hold grand Onam Week celebrations from August 27

Kerala to host Onam Week celebrations from Aug 27-Sept 2. CM Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate at Nishagandhi open air auditorium. Noted danseuse Mallika Sarabhai & actor Fahadh Faasil as chief guests. Gov. Arif Mohammed Khan to flag off Onam procession at Manaveeyam Veedhi. Theme 'Onam Symphony of Harmony' to showcase…

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Nag Panchami 2023: Devotees throng ancient Nag Vasuki temple in UP's Prayagraj

A large number of devotees on Monday thronged the ancient Nag Vasuki temple in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh to offer their prayers to lord Shiva and Nag Vasuki on the occasion of the seventh ‘Shravan Somvar.’ Read further on Dynamite News:

Bangkok Post

Wissanu: Thaksin will go to jail on arrival

Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will go to jail when he returns to the country, according to Wissanu Krea-ngam, deputy prime minister and acting justice minister.

The Hindu

Union Ministers compliment Rahul Gandhi for Ladakh trip. Here’s why

As Rahul Gandhi posted pictures on social media of his motorcycle ride in Ladakh, Union Minister Kiren Rijijucomplimented him for promoting the excellent roads built in the Himalayan region under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.

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Srirangapatna Dasara will be celebrated for five days from October 16, says Minister

Srirangapatna Dasara, a five-day celebration, to be held in Mandya district from Oct 16. Minister in charge of Mandya district N. Cheluvarayaswamy urges district admin to ensure traditional festivities with local artists. DC forms committees for venue, cultural events, procession, exhibition, health, illumination, sports, and finance. MLAs urge CM for…

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