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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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Karnataka: Entry fee for walkers at Chitradurga Fort draws flak

CHITRADURGA: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has started collecting entry fee of Rs 50 per month from morning walkers at the famous Chitradurga fort. It is issuing pass for 6 months by collecting Rs 300.

The Times of India

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.

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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 Independent UK

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.

The Hindu

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

The Guardian - AU

Cheap Nepal tea hits India’s Darjeeling tea sales

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

Al Jazeera

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…

Al Jazeera

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.

The Hindu

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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Meet the makers of Chennai’s iconic foods

Chennai's iconic foods include Burmese dishes at Vyasarpadi, beach sundal, vada curry, and bajjis from Mylapore

The Guardian - AU

‘Major disruptor’: El Niño threatens the world’s rice supplies

After India imposed an export ban on rice following destructive rains, prices have soared – now rising temperatures put crops across south-east Asia at risk

The Hindu

New washrooms for pilgrims on Girivalam path to be built on reserve forest land

Pilgrims to Tiruvannamalai will soon have additional free washroom complexes on RF land along the 14-km Girivalam path. PWD will build the facilities, with separate soak pits, and 24 units each for men and women, plus two for persons with disabilities. The new amenities are needed due to the rising…

The Hindu

Onam festivities and sale continue in Coimbatore

Here’s a look at what’s in store in the city for upcoming festivals

The Guardian - AU

Five killed as elevator at Bali resort plunges down ravine

Accident at Ubud’s Ayuterra Resort believed to have occurred when cable in inclined lift carrying hotel staff snapped

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