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Being Astronaut

And then meeting a real one at the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida!




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Out of Anaikatti: Bug side story

Living in Anaikatti means being at close quarters with all kinds of creatures. Sometimes too close.




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A boat ride around the globe

On gentle waters inside a dark tunnel, SOMA BASU sets sail on the happiest cruise ever at the Walt Disney World, Florida, and feasts her eyes on the small world that we all live in




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An Ambassador’s fascination for the auto

Mexican diplomat Melba Pria talks to PRINCE FREDERICK about the unusual route she is taking to promote her country




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A journey back in time

Rich in culture, heritage and history, a trip across Mexico is a portal to another world




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Travel stories of a mother-son duo on a Bajaj Chetak

The odyssey of Dakshina Murthy Krishna Kumar and Choondarathna on their scooter has gone viral on social media




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Dialogue of books: Navigating a turbulent world with literature’s map of imaginary places

The case for rereading cannot be made emphatically enough as we see how the armchair nature of David Damrosch’s travels serves as a nudge to readers to structure their favourite books




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Inside Virgin Atlantic’s Airbus A330neo: lower fuel burn, more luxe

With tattoos and an inclusive dress code for crew plus a modernised fleet, the 38-year-old airline is checking all the boxes of generation next




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Direct flight from Bengaluru to Sydney launched

Qantas will operate the flight four days a week on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.




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Video | One of the best places for non-veg food on highway - Selvi Mess in Salem




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Can the Dark Sky Reserve at Hanle be a gamechanger for stargazing in India?

As Hanle in Ladakh is poised to have India’s first Dark Sky Reserve, prospects for stargazing and astro tourism shine bright




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Data | Three deadly helicopter accidents in October point to broader concerns with Indian aviation

India scores poorly in licensing regime and organisational processes and over 40% of helicopter accidents have been due to pilot errors




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Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra sky dives, paraglides and hikes around Switzerland, between servings of fondue

The javelin thrower has been roped in as the Friendship Ambassador of Switzerland. He also donated his gold-winning javelin to the The Olympic Museum in Lausanne



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Read this before heading to Bhutan, where you can now meet yak herders and participate in the Snowman Race

On September 23, Bhutan reopened its doors to the world with a fresh approach to sustainable tourism. The Himalayan kingdom has also added new activities and launched the Trans Bhutan Trail



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A dawn-to-midnight guide to celebrating New Year’s in Chennai

Bored of the usual plans and want to try something different to usher the new year in? We have got you covered from dawn to midnight



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Magnetic Fields: Vibing to electronic music in a 17th century palace

A 200-km drive from Jaipur, Alsisar Mahal hosted a three-day music festival after two years in December



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30BestBarsIndia announces its list: Sidecar wins the title for the best bar in the country

On the night before 30BestBarsIndia announced its list, nominees partied hard in Delhi, in a joyful chaos of cocktails and reunions. 



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The table in the hills is set

Chef Avinash Martins’s recently -launched farm-to-fork restaurant Table in the Hills is a creative spin on local and farm-sourced ingredients




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The Conservatory, Bengaluru’s latest event space that plays host to unique food popups is also an ode to Lalbagh

So far the venue has played host to a variety of events including a Thai breakfast popup, a tapas do, where the space was set like a tapas bar, and a Sri Lankan food experience among others



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Since its recent inception in the Olympics, skateboarding is having a moment in India. Have you stepped on the board yet?

There are 30-plus skateparks in the country now and numerous collectives that train and give skateboarders the space and encouragement to pursue the sport



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This eatery in a Himalayan village serves pizza, but only by reservation

In Kasauli, Dochi Pizzeria & Coffee House is garnering popularity, with its owner claiming an average footfall of nearly 150 people every day



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Journeymen from Europe visit Coimbatore during their travels in India

Journeymen Wesley and Diana, called Wandergesellen in German, are in India for the last leg of their journey



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India to focus on climate finance, accountability, protection for vulnerable communities at COP29

India's national statement is scheduled for November 18-19




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Businesses have 3 weeks to avail ITC, correct compliances in GST returns for FY24

A circular issued on October 15 talks about changes made in this fiscal related with pending ITC availment and correction in GST Compliances




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India had considered $2 bn loan to Hasina government to meet Bangladesh power dues

After Hasina’s ouster, no indications of taking talks further with Yunus govt yet, say sources




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India-Russia trade target of $100 bn realistic but urgent need for balance: Jaishankar

Russia’s First Deputy PM Denis Manturov begins two-day India visit, attends India-Russia Business Forum




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ICAI launches new chapters in Florida and Zurich, expands global presence

ICAI’s network now spans 81 cities across 47 countries, comprising 52 chapters, 29 representative offices globally.




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Complete re-KYC of PMJDY accounts in mission mode, Finmin tells banks 

Leverage ‘digital’ means for re-KYC, says DFS Secy Nagaraju 




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US, Australia, Canada allege India may be misreporting support for rice, wheat at WTO

India considers the procured quantity under MSP programme as eligible production as opposed to all production eligible for the price




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Net direct tax collection climbs 15.4% to ₹12.1 lakh crore by November 10

On a gross basis, direct taxes, which include corporate and personal taxes, grew over 21 per cent to ₹15 lakh crore




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Heightened tensions between China and the US: RBI’s easing cycle could be delayed, says DBS Research




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Kerala govt. considering action against IAS officer for creating religion-based WhatsApp group

K. Gopalakrishnan, Director of Industries and Commerce, claimed that his phone was hacked. However, the police could not find any evidence of hacking




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CPI(M)-Congress deal in Palakkad, says BJP leader Surendran

Both the Congress and the CPI(M) are helping each other, says the BJP leader




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CPI(M) went after trolley bag to hide government failure, says Muraleedharan

Both the State and Union governments are uninterested in people’s issues, says the Congress leader




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Embrace modern science, AYUSH secretary urges Ayurveda docs




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Kerala rains: Subdued north-east monsoon likely to gain vigour by November 13




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Rahul Gandhi joins bypoll campaign in Wayanad, vows to make it global tourism hub

Campaigning for Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi says people of Wayanad have taught him that the ‘word love has a great place in politics’




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Wayanad bypoll: Priyanka Gandhi leads roadshow with Rahul on last day of campaigning

Addressing the crowd after roadshow, Priyanka Gandhi expresses her appreciation for diverse communities within Wayanad constituency




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Waqf land issue: KCBC approaches Parliament committee directly

In a letter undersigned by KCBC president Cardinal Baselios Cleemis Catholicos, the council says enforcement of Waqf law has been causing hardships for over 600 families at Munambam




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Meeting planned to discuss Munambam issue advanced to Nov. 22

Originally, the meeting was scheduled for November 28. The Ministers for Waqf, Law, and Revenue will attend the meeting to be chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan




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Seaplane lands in Idukki with brighter tourism prospects

Trial run from Kochi to Mattupetty dam completed in 30 minutes. Tourism stakeholders say the service will be a game changer for a district that had no air connectivity hitherto




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Paddy procurement to be expedited soon: G.R. Anil




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Body of man went missing in sea at Varkala recovered

G.S. Sreejith of Nedumom, near Adoor, drowned while bathing in the sea on the Aaliyirakkam beach




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Bengal cultural festival kicks off in Thrissur




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Pinarayi thwarted chances of Dalit person becoming CM in future, alleges Kuzhalnadan




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Journalists protest against Union Minister Suresh Gopi’s ‘abhorrent behaviour’ towards media

Kerala Union of Working Journalists demands apology from Suresh Gopi, urges BJP to address Union Minister’s repeated confrontations with journalists




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Supreme Court sceptical about Kerala Police demand for Malayalam actor Siddique’s phone from 2016

Extending the interim anticipatory bail granted to the actor, Supreme Court lists the case for next week for detailed arguments




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₹19.70 lakh seized at Cheruthuruthy ahead of Chelakkara bypoll in Kerala

Seizure has raised suspicions and officials are investigating whether the money was intended for use in election-related expenses




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Wayanad bypoll: LDF accuses Priyanka Gandhi of ‘misusing’ religious places for election campaign, moves ECI

Complaint lodged by LDF Wayanad Parliamentary Committee says Congress violated electoral rules and regulations




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Former Kerala Minister and Congress leader M.T. Padma dies in Mumbai

Padma was an MLA from Koyilandy segment in Kozhikode between 1987 and 1991, and 1991 and 1996. She also handled portfolios of Fisheries, Rural Development, and Registration in State Cabinets led by former Chief Ministers Karunakaran and A.K. Antony during 1991-96 period