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We giggled our way through danger: Sid Mewara

Sid and Shanky, the co-hosts of The Big Forkers, talk about their debut in a new adventure series, I Should Have Stayed Home




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Rakshit Shetty: We believed that ‘Sapta Sagaradaache Ello’ will find takers in Telugu

Ahead of the release of ‘Sapta Sagaralu Dhaati’, the Telugu version of the Kannada romance saga ‘Sapta Sagaradhaache Ello’, Rakshit Shetty, Hemanth Rao and Rukmini Vasanth assert that they believed their film would travel far and wide




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Sikkil Gurucharan’s heartfelt tribute to his guru and grandmother Sikkil Neela

A well-known Carnatic vocalist, Gurucharan shares memories of growing up with his legendary flautist-grandmother, who honed his musical skills




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META Award winner Hunkaro is back in Bengaluru

The idea of the play came about with the disturbing realisation that the lockdown reduced not only the attention span of people but also the capacity and need to listen




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Director Vassishta: The audience can expect to see Chiranjeevi in an entertaining fantasy film like ‘Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari’

Director Vassishta opens up on his next film starring Chiranjeevi and says it will be a fantasy entertainer, steeped in visual effects, in which the superstar will play a mature character befitting his stature and age




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World Tourism Day: Discover cities in India through performance arts

Engage in Tamil kuthu in Chennai, hip-hop in Hyderabad, movement therapy in Bengaluru or Latin folk dance in Kochi. Dancescapes presents a city through performance art curated experiences



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A spiritual confluence at Varanasi

The Sankara Math at Hanuman Ghat has been a beehive of activities with the presence of the Kanchi Sankaracharya




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Watch | Jazzing up Chennai’s college canteens

From food courts to in-house apps - a look at how canteens in Chennai’s leading colleges have evolved




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Elaborate arrangements made for Ganesh idol immersion in Hyderabad: KCR




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Finally, no longer Mother India

What a relief now to watch mothers on screen trying not to paint a picture of maternal perfection




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Naga cuisine, an artsy deli, a chocolate nook: Mumbai’s three new cafés

A three-table Naga restaurant, an artsy deli in a 1940s Art Deco mansion and a new chocolate nook: here are three new cafés to check out in Mumbai




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First International Calligraphy Festival of Kerala under way in Kochi is a hit with enthusiasts and fine arts students

Exhibition serves as an introduction to the potential of the art form which is gaining popularity among young artists in State




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‘Our goal was to bring intelligent conversations to Hyderabad’

Since 2005 Manthan as a platform succeeded in hosting 450 speakers in their monthly events, and about 65 speakers at the annual Samvaad




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Srikanth Nagothi: In ‘Month of Madhu’, I have tried to not judge the characters portrayed by Swathi and Naveen Chandra

Director Srikanth Nagothi holds forth on his Telugu film ‘Month of Madhu’ that features Swathi and Naveen Chandra as a middle-class couple




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Daily quiz | On James Bond film series

On October 5, 1962, Dr. No, the first film of the James Bond series was released in the United Kingdom. A quiz on the film series based on the books written by Ian Fleming




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Why a cruise would be the best option for a memorable vacation?

Post the pandemic, it is smooth sailing for cruising as an increasing number of Indians pack their bags to enjoy vacations on luxury liners




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Actor Vidyullekha Raman looks forward to her upcoming films

After completing 11 years in the industry with 75 films, Vidyullekha Raman says now is the best time for actors as the spotlight is on author-backed roles




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New menu of Chettinad Canteen in Coimbatore features kavuni arisi appam, bun parotta and more

From feather-light ‘kavanarisi appam’ in coconut milk and ‘kuzhi paniyaram’ served with ‘pepper kaadai’ to the classic ‘adi kumayam’ in ice cream, what makes this new menu tick at the Chettinad Canteen




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How to pamper the body and mind in Karkidakam month

As Karkidakam month that falls in the Malayalam calendar during July-August draws to close, it’s a good time to try rejuvenation therapy 




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Alcohol and Cancer Risk

A fact sheet that summarizes the evidence linking alcohol consumption to the risk of various cancers. Includes information about factors that affect the risk of alcohol-associated cancers, such as a person’s genes and tobacco use.




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Primary Bone Cancer

A fact sheet about the diagnosis and treatment of cancers that develop in the bones.




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Secondhand Smoke and Cancer

A fact sheet that summarizes the studies on the health effects of exposure to environmental (secondhand) tobacco smoke.




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Electromagnetic Fields and Cancer

A fact sheet about research on electric and magnetic fields and studies examining their potential connection with cancer.




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Cell Phones and Cancer Risk

A fact sheet that outlines the available evidence regarding use of cellular/mobile telephones and cancer risk.




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Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer

A fact sheet that describes hormone therapy and its role in treating prostate cancer. Includes information about the different types of hormone therapy, how they are used, and possible side effects.




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Genetic Testing for Inherited Cancer Susceptibility Syndromes

A fact sheet about genetic testing for inherited cancer risk, including who should consider testing, how to understand test results, and who has access to a person’s test results. Also contains information about at-home, or direct-to-consumer, genetic tests.




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Tumor Markers

A fact sheet that defines tumor markers and describes how they can be used to aid diagnosis and treatment.




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The locals of Parengtar, a village on India-Bhutan border, are reviving the ancient practice of Kholey Dai

The third edition of community-driven, zero-waste Kholey Dai Harvest and Music Festival in Kalimpong’s Parengtar village puts the spotlight on the region’s Rai people and their love for paddy fields, music and dance



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Gauri Khan shares designs secrets from her latest project, the Falguni Shane Peacock store in Kolkata 

This is the third store that Gauri Khan has designed for FSP, after Mumbai and Hyderabad




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How Bloom In Green festival is attempting to spread the message of community and conscious living

Krishnagiri is set to host the fourth edition Bloom In Green festival from December 15 to 18




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Festival of lights, a display of antique oil lamps in Hyderabad

Antique collectors oil lamps on display at The Purple Turtles in Hyderabad




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Domestic air passenger traffic rise 9% in November

IndiGo remained the country's largest domestic carrier but its market share declined to 61.8% in November from 62.6% in October.




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American Airlines postpones launch of Seattle-Bengaluru flight

The airline says it is because this route requires flying through airspace currently involved in a military conflict




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Silent traffic jams: How Aizawl’s road etiquette is a sign of a broader peace

The MLA from Aizawl South 3 assembly constituency narrates her experience of traversing the narrow lanes and roads of Mizoram’s capital




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Secret portals to local culture | Why LuxUnlock’s strategy with private villas is worth noting

A Chennai-based villa rental company’s strategy might well hold the key to growing regional tourism in 2024




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Run among the skies: Balloon Run Marathon highlights TNIBF 2024

In its ninth edition this year, the festival is expected to draw at least 40,000 visitors, indicating a shift in destination tourism




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Araku Pinery, a new community-based eco-tourism project near Visakhapatnam

Enjoy misty winter mornings with a warm cup of coffee at Araku Pinery, a new eco-tourism project by the AP Forest Department in Anjoda, located at a distance of about 130 kilometres from Visakhapatnam




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The vibrant culture of Gujarat comes alive at Rann Utsav in Kutch

Prized buffaloes, white desert sunsets, stargazing and a Harappan site in India’s westernmost district



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Bespoke wildlife luxury experiences in India for the New Year

Bespoke luxury experiences in the wild are offering travellers a lot more than just tiger spotting




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Ministry of Tourism promotes lesser-known tourist attractions

They include wetlands such as Sultanpur in Haryana, places of mythological significance such as Kurukshetra in Haryana, and cultural heritage sites such as Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh




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Traversing through time: Exploring Coimbatore through a heritage walk

Discovering nuggets of Coimbatore’s history through the 16th year of the heritage walk by historian Rajesh Govindarajulu




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Experience a slice of tribal life at Giri Grama Darshini, a tourism project near Visakhapatnam

Get a peek of the adivasi culture at Giri Grama Darshini, a tourism project by ITDA and Pedalabudu Eco Tourism Society




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Airports to ensure Digi Yatra registration is voluntary and consensual: Scindia

The Aviation Minister’s comments followed complaints from passengers about forceful collection of personal data at airports




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Birders in Visakhapatnam report a drop in number of species during the Asian Waterbird Census

Habitat destruction, poaching and landfills near water sources are some of major threats faced by wetlands and birds in and around it in Visakhapatnam




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The AlUla trump card | How Saudi Arabia is reopening the Incense Road

Immersive museums, historic digs and a heterogeneous workforce are helping pave the way as Saudi Arabia pivots from a carbon-based economy to a culture-focused one




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This children’s book on Mahabalipuram explores the Shore Temple and other stone sculptures

The picture book navigates the Pallava-era architecture of this seaside tourist town near Chennai



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Day trips to Kashmir’s border towns, Gurez and Keran

As the army welcomes trekkers and tourists to Gurez and Keran, one can see local life play out and catch glimpses of the other side 




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Women’s Day 2024: Experience safe travel in India through women-only travel groups

Step into the world of women-only travel groups, where like-minded adventurers come together to build lasting connections, and embark on unforgettable journeys




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Spanish woman gang rape case: Crimes against foreigners in India rarely result in convictions | Data

Approximately, one in twenty rape cases in which victims are foreigners results in convictions




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Destination Maldives: tourism undeterred amid diplomatic tussles

With Manta Air launching a direct flight from Bengaluru to Dhaalu airport, and visa-free entry, it has become easier and cheaper to holiday in the Maldives. We find out how Indian travellers are responding