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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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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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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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This Finland town is home to Santa Claus

Elves sorting letters, sunbathing reindeer, and a queue to meet the city’s most popular resident — this is Santa’s busiest time of the year. We visit Santa Claus Village in Lapland to meet the man of the moment



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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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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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Hong Kong woos tourists with 5 lakh air tickets and vouchers

Chief Executive John Lee launched a tourism campaign “Hello Hong Kong,” saying the city will offer 5,00,000 free air tickets to welcome tourists from around the world




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Curating unique travel experiences in Udhagamandalam

Accidental hoteliers Vijay Prabhu and Meeta Prabhu of Littlearth chain of boutique hotels in Udhagamandalam give a push to unique travel experiences



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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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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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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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Lakhs of tourists throng to Himachal Pradesh’s hill stations

Over 72 lakh tourists arrived in the region between January and May, according to the Director of the Tourism Department of Himachal Pradesh Shimla provides respite to throngs of tourists from the scorching heat via its hill stations




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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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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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EXPLAINER - A guide to COP29 climate jargon

With U.N. climate talks tackling complex topics from energy policy to global financial aid, the annual summit has developed its own ever-growing lexicon




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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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Rupee falls 2 paise to hit new all-time low of 84.39 against US dollar

Forex traders said the rupee is likely to remain under pressure unless there is a softening in the dollar index or a slowdown in foreign fund outflows




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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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FSSAI looking to develop SOP for online food deliveries for quick commerce, e-commerce platforms

The SOP will look at elaborating on parameters to ensure compliance with food safety norms across the entire supply chain of online food delievery ecosystem




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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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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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Wildlife experts divided over impact of seaplane on wildlife

Debate over seaplane impact on Kerala wildlife as trial run approaches, with concerns over disturbance to animals.




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




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Catholic Council of India national conference in Pala




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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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Car accident: pedestrian awarded ₹92 lakh compensation

Highest compensation awarded in Kerala to those rendered bedridden by accidents




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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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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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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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All major fronts claim advantage in Chelakkara




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Chelakkara witnesses a high-energy electoral showdown 

LDF confident of victory in a seat they have won since 1996. UDF hopes to wrest back the constituency, a one-time stronghold. NDA going all out to make a strong presence




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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




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Swedish delegation visits Kerala University

Delegation explores research and exchange opportunities in social sciences, management studies, and humanities




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Venugopal slams govt. over Munambam issue




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Kumily, one of the major stopovers enroute to Sabarimala, continues to lack essential amenities




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All set for polling in Chelakkara

It was a day of silent campaigning in the constituency. There are 180 polling booths in the constituency, with 236 voting machines, including reserves, arranged for the election




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Latin Catholic Church criticises government for delay in resolving Munnambam land dispute; calls for all- party meeting

Expresses solidarity with the agitating families




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Mob lynches burglar, 2 held




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Eye on polls, BJP, Cong. plan mega Chhath events