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With Onam around the corner, marigold farmers in Kochi hope to make a profit

In Varapuzha, marigold farmers are hopeful of a good harvest and a good Onam. With support from the State government and local bodies, they are selling their produce to local flower shops, homes, organisations and temples for their celebrations.

The Hindu

Nagavi: A forgotten university of Rashtrakuta times

An hour’s drive from Kalaburagi city via Nandur, Bhankur, Ravoor, and Chittapur -- with tur-dal fields and limestone quarries on either side of the poorly-maintained road and massive cement factories visible at a distance -- take you to the historical town of Nagavi. It is located about 50 km from…

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More than a ton of endangered pangolin scales seized in Thailand

Thai authorities say they have seized more than a ton of pangolin scales worth over 50 million baht ($1.4 million) that are believed to have been headed out of the country through a land border

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Dry weather comes as a blessing to Idukki’s tourism industry

Idukki's tourist destinations, incl. Munnar, Thekkady & Wagamon, are witnessing a heavy rush due to lack of rain in Kerala & rain fury in Himachal Pradesh. Hotels & resorts are fully booked & North Indian tourists are seeking accommodation. DTPC & Eravikulam National Park are also seeing a surge in…

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Reed workers hold Secretariat protest

The reed workers demanded that the government take steps to restart operations of the Kerala State Bamboo Corporation urgently and reopen its depots, bamboo mats lying finished in their homes be procured, and their wages, welfare allowance, and bonus be paid before Onam

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Organic farming brings rich dividends to Vanchivayal in Idukki

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Travellers grab Kerala tour packages at rock-bottom price of ₹5 through Holiday Heist

Kerala Tourism's 'Holiday Heist' campaign is a resounding success, garnering 80,000 bids from across the country, 45M impressions, 13M+ video views, 5.2L interactions & 41K new contacts. Participants secured tour packages worth ₹30K for ₹5, inspiring strategic thinking & creativity.

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Over 2 lakh devotees from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka take part in Adi Krithika festival in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh

Around two lakh devotees from several parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu thronged the hill shrine of Lord Muruga at Gudivanka in Gudipala mandal of tri-State Kuppam junction on August 9 (Wednesday) to take part in the ‘Adi Krithika’ celebrations. The annual festival is considered a significant fusion of the…

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Where are the best boba spots in Chennai?

Bubble tea, originating in 1980s Taiwan, is a sweet, cold drink made of tea, milk and chewy tapioca balls. It has become increasingly popular in Chennai.

The Hindu

Who knew a simple flan could be so well-travelled?

With such simple ingredients, you can see why so many cultures have adopted the flan into their own cuisine. Prudence Wade tries a coffee-flavoured version found in most coffee shops in Vietnam

The Independent UK

Midweek comfort food: Singaporean curry sauce and rice

Somewhere between a Malaysian nasi lemak and a Japanese katsu curry, Singaporean ‘scissors-cut rice’ is the perfect midweek meal, says Prudence Wade

The Independent UK

The second son of Thailand's king returns to the country unexpectedly after decades of estrangement

The estranged son of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn visited a daycare center for underprivileged children in Bangkok following a surprise return to the country after 27 years of living abroad

The Independent UK

Indian and Thai scholars meet to support academic exchange programme in Mysuru

Thai scholars visit Mysuru to strengthen people-to-people connectivity, attend two-day conference on Tagore's Vision for Asia. Group sessions on social dev., public health, language, culture & politics, communication, media & politics held. Visit to Mysuru Palace, Devaraja Market & other places planned.

The Hindu

Malarikkal all set to welcome visitors from today

ttayam. Malarikkal village in Kottayam has kick-started preparations to welcome tourists who are set to swarm the polder banks here to catch the breathtaking view of sun rising over a sea of flowers .

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Cambodian King appoints Hun Sen's son as new PM

Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni has approved the nomination of Prime Minister Hun Sen’s son Hun Manet as the country's new leader after their party won the election last month. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tourist documents ‘nightmare’ experience of being trapped in cable car for hours

Man jokes that ‘it’s a good way to go’ while thousands of metres above ground

Evening Standard

World Scout Jamboree in South Korea to end early over typhoon warning after heatwave

Around 40,000 Scouts from around the world, including thousands from Britain, had gathered for the event

Bangkok Post

Spanish chef admits to Koh Phangan killing

A Spanish chef has admitted to killing his Colombian surgeon lover and dismembering his body before dumping parts in a landfill on Koh Phangan and his head and other parts in the sea, police say.

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Kerala’s tourism success story receives a pat on the back from Goa

Goa hails Kerala's success in attracting both "quality" and "quantity" of tourists. Post-pandemic, Goa saw 1.7M tourists while Kerala saw 3.5M. Post-pandemic, Kerala has been able to reposition itself in the foreign segment. Kerala has a variety of products to offer, from backwaters to wellness tourism, while Goa is known…

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Assam town’s love for English earns jobs for hate-hit Manipur women

Kalgachia is a town of about 30,000 people, mostly Bengal-origin Muslims. But it boasts of more than 20 private English medium schools and junior colleges, making it an education hub for a large chunk of Barpeta district. The town, whose name means ‘a place where banana plants are abundant’, is…

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A paved path to communal harmony at Navamukunda temple

.Two Muslim youngsters from Malappuram, Kerala, C.P. Hamzakutty and P.P. Abbas, set an example of interfaith harmony by paving the courtyard of Navamukunda Temple in Tirunavaya and setting up five iron benches for Hindu devotees. Their philanthropic act of Rs. 3 lakh has prevented devotees from stepping in mud while…

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Article 370 abrogation anniversary: J-K progresses by leaps and bounds

After the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35 (A) on August 5, 2019, Jammu and Kashmir ushered into inclusive development in tourism and other sectors.

The Hindu

‘UN Women’ joins hands with Kerala Tourism for women-friendly tourism initiative

UN Women & Kerala Tourism join hands to promote Women-Friendly Tourism initiative. 85 women trainers attended a 2-day orientation programme to learn about tourism activities in which women can play a role. The project will create 10,000 enterprises, 30,000 job opportunities & a network of 1.5 lakh women.

The Hindu

Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of staff, activist tells Environment Minister

The translocation of rhinos to Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve has been hampered by the prevailing shortage of security staff personnel and other encroachment issues. Environmental activist Rohit Choudhury has written with concern to Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav about the dwindling staff strength at the park and the resultant…

The Independent UK

Tourist documents ‘nightmare’ experience of being trapped in cable car for hours

Man jokes that ‘it’s a good way to go’ while thousands of metres above ground

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