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Playing it cool in the Highlands

The world is talking about Burning Man, the desert festival in Nevada where art meets music and partying, and the “burners” coexist in peace, fuelled by love... and food of course. Sounds intriguing, but admit it, all that dust and living in basic tents minus the modern amenities isn’t what a lot of us can deal with. Yes, some of us are unabashedly spoilt. So what? Meanwhile, PRIYADARSHINI PAITANDY lists the other picks for a fabulous September




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For the love of country

Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana, is a portrait of its citizens striving to forge a cultural identity for themselves, writes NIYANTHA SHEKAR




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Around the world in a jiffy!

Going around the World Showcase promenade at Epcot Disney World in Orlando is like holding a global passport and darting in and out of countries and Continents at your will, writes SOMA BASU




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Ten places to visit in Norway

JOSEPH ANDREWS lists some of Scandinavia’s most striiking destinations




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In the city of joy

Come Durga Puja, and Kolkata is filled with a unique, noisy fervour that’s part of the flavour of the season, writes ANUBHUTI KRISHNA




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Where happiness finds you

Beyond the unspoilt waters of the Pacific Ocean, lies cheerful Fiji. Get a taste of adventure and soak in its warmth, writes SANGEETHA DEVI DUNDOO




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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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At home with Mr. Darcy

It’s Pride and Prejudice all over again, as SUDARSHANA SRINIVASAN wanders around Lyme Park




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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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Songs of the River Ganga: Shantanu Moitra’s lyrical journey to self-discovery

The six-episode series traces the emotional and spiritual calling of the 55-year-old Bollywood music composer, explores his creative dimension and puts his physical mettle to the test



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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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Data | Kerala tops the country in terms of citizens with passports

India ranks low in terms of visa-free/visa-on-arrival regimes for travellers in 2022




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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 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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Royal Enfield X UNESCO set out on a Great Himalayan Exploration

Rider researchers travel to remote communities in the Himalayas to stay with them and document their traditions in an attempt to promote and safeguard the ‘intangible cultural heritage of India’




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Single and ready to mingle? Here comes ROFL

ROFL, a friends-of-friends network of singles, which started in Delhi about seven years ago, has now expanded to seven cities across India; finding like-minded people and creating happy spaces is their success mantra



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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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Everest: 70 years later

There have been over 10,000 ascents since Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary summitted the mountain. Today the highest point on earth is a public arena with human traffic jams and helicopter shortcuts




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India plans to set up mini Silicon Valley for GCCs in Goa: Goyal

India’s growth story would take the country’s economy $35 trillion in the next 25 years, says Goyal




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Incoming US govt policies may open new doors for India: CEA

Pre-emptive pessimism is premature and unwarranted, says Nageswaran




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India says oil prices would have rocketed without its Russian imports

India, the world's third largest oil importer and consumer, has become the top buyer of discounted Russian sea-borne oil shunned by Western countries since Ukraine's invasion began in early 2022




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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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QUOTES - COP29 leaders speak as summit formally opens




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Govt hopeful of meeting capital expenditure target for FY25

Big Push. Aims to meet ₹11.11 lakh crore capex target, may relax cash management norms in Jan-March quarter




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Retail inflation likely to exceed in Sept’s print of 5.5% in Oct

Government will come out with the detailed inflation data on Tuesday




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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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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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Focus on One Health approach at veterinary science congress




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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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Officials violating service rules will face action, says Revenue Minister

Minister was responding to questions by mediapersons in connection with the recent Facebook posts by IAS officer N. Prasanth against his senior colleague A. Jayathilak




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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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Forest dept. recommends mitigation plan for seaplane service in Mattuppetty

Munnar Assistant Conservator of Forests writes to District Collector, calling for a mitigation plan, approved by the National Board for Wildlife, to manage potential impacts on local wildlife.




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