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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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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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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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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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Explore healthy corals at Helengeli in the Maldives

The renovated OBLU NATURE at Helengeli in Maldives offers water villas and memorable dives to see coral reefs busy with banner fish, bluestripe snappers and the occasional black tip reef shark




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Explore India’s wild side with these luxury wildlife safaris

Private safaris, bush dinners, and forest spas... step into a place that time forgot. Here is how to experience India’s wildlife in style   




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Experience diverse themes in photography in an exhibition in Andhra University

A two-day exhibition by students of Diploma in Photography of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam unfolds diverse themes and creative vision



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Tourism in the time of heatwave

Warmer temperatures are resulting in the spread of invasive species of plants, with poorer availability of food for wildlife in the mountains of southern India




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These 10 new travel books are a wonderful way to immerse yourself in a destination

From the wildernesses of India to the adventures of an early historical feminist, here’s a selection of recent titles




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The charm of the 80s school vacation

Looking back at a childhood without gadgets and the endless triumph of imagination over possession




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Kodaikanal | The hills are (barely) alive

Kodaikanal is a microcosm of a national problem. Our mountains need better scrutiny to ensure their fragile ecosystems do not buckle under rampant development and tourism




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Discover the hidden charm of Anija on the Odisha-Andhra border

Explore a world of greens, caves and rivers at Anija village in the Rayagada district of Odisha




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Aboard The World your residence changes every day

A peep into what it is like to live onboard the world’s largest privately-owned residential ship, home to about 150 families




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The travel trend for 2024: Destination Dupes

Skip popular tourist hotspots for lesser known travel destinations that are unexpected, more affordable and every bit as delightful for an unforgettable holiday minus the crowds



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Explore the hidden frontiers of Arabia with Reza Pakravan

In this new show, Reza Pakravan claims to show viewers never-before-seen caves and canyons in Arabia




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Inside Curdi, the submerged Goan village that emerges between April and June

PRINT: The writer takes a trip to the submerged Goan village that comes alive for its annual temple festival between April and June




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Ronil Goa offers Bloody Marys with breakfast, and a DJ at the energy pool

At Ronil Goa, India’s first JdV by Hyatt five-star resort, the old and the new blend in seamlessly, making space for high energy party seekers as well as guests in search of a quiet holiday




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Explore the nocturnal wilderness at herp walks in Visakhapatnam

Embark on a nocturnal adventure in the Eastern Ghats in Visakhapatnam with herp walks, discovering hidden reptiles and amphibians




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Spot manta rays in the Maldives with private cruises, on-call services 

Private cruises and on-call services highlight this year’s manta spotting season courtesy of The Manta Trust in the Maldives




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Experience the beauty of Eastern Ghats with monsoon treks in Andhra and Odisha

Embark on treks and trails in the Eastern Ghats and experience the splendour of the monsoon in Andhra-Odisha region




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A Chennai-based medical practitioner’s coffee table book captures the Himalayas across the seasons and terrains over two decades

How life changing is the Himalayan range? Dr Periyathiruvadi, a Chennai-based medical practitioner and founder of Lister Metropolis, has curated a coffee table book of photos from the mountains to answer this question




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Watch: A ride on the quaint Ooty toy train

The Nilgiri Mountain Railway, of UNESCO World Heritage fame, turned 125 recently




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Ricky Kej’s anthem for Bengaluru airport captures the emotions of departures and homecomings

Ricky Kej’s BLR Airport Anthem, featuring fellow Grammy-winner Lonnie Park, tells stories of travel and connection




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Exploring the rise of sports tourism in India: The journey beyond the game

Indian sports tourism is surging, with many heading to the Paris Olympics for a blend of athletic thrills and cultural experiences




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On the 2024 travel itinerary: sexual wellness

One of this year’s emerging trends is travelling to boost your intimate life. At a time when sex is not a priority on millennial and Gen Z calendars, it’s a happy intervention




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Why planes don’t fly over the Tibetan Plateau

The Tibetan Plateau, often dubbed the “Roof of the World,” is a colossal expanse of land that towers over much of Asia. Its average altitude of over 4,500 metres (14,764 feet) is enough to make even the most seasoned mountaineer gasp. But what about aeroplanes? Why do these magnificent machines, capable of soaring through the clouds, avoid this imposing landmass?




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Architects list their favourite getaways

From Kyoto’s blend of old and new to Vienna’s rich design contrasts, here are some awe-inspiring destinations for you to visit




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India’s first Voco Hotel in Jim Corbett offers many surprises beyond the tiger trail

The romance of the mountain rains, fragrance of the forest and petrichor, a symphony by sung by the birds and a taste of Kumaoni cuisine and cocktail, that’s how India’s first Voco Hotel in Jim Corbett invites you to live in the moment




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This autumn, Northeast blushes in cosmos

With October, among all things autumnal, comes cosmos, the ephemeral blossom that shrouds parts of the Northeast in mostly pink, but also yellow, orange and white. We travel to get the best views




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In the forests of the night | On the tiger’s trail in Ranthambhore National Park

The national park is home to 80-odd Royal Bengal tigers. Our quest to see the big cat includes sighting baby langurs, chitals and a retreating leopard




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A visit to Seychelles’ Silhouette Island, home to the rarest bat in the world

How Seychelles’ Silhouette Island, home to the Aldabra giant tortoise and sheath-tailed bat, is showcasing its flora and fauna




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L-G hails contribution of defence forces in maintaining peace in the country




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Project to develop Thengaithittu harbour launched




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Puducherry in the top tier of travel guide’s must-see places

Chief Secretary Sharat Chauhan received the accolade from Annie Greenberg, Executive Creative Director, Lonely Planet at a recent ceremony at the World Travel Mart, London.




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CPI(M) urges government to take measures to strengthen healthcare sector




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106th anniversary of the Armistice observed in Puducherry

The Consul General designate at the Consulate General of France in Pondicherry and Chennai, Etienne Rolland-Piegue led the Armistice Day memorial service that began with the gathering observing a moment’s silence at the Monument aux Morts on Goubert Avenue




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Unlock Your Earning Potential with the Treehouse Affiliate Program

At Treehouse, our students have always been at the heart of everything we do. By committing to the highest standards of educational content, we’ve grown organically, fueled by the enthusiastic word-of-mouth recommendations from our wonderful learners. These learners haven’t just...

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How the Influential Time-Travel Movie La Jetée Was Made (Almost) Entirely out of Still Photographs

In a future where humanity has been driven underground by an apocalyptic event, a prisoner is haunted by the childhood memory of seeing a man gunned down at an airport. A group of scientists make him their time-traveling guinea pig, hoping that he’ll be able to find a way to restore the society they once knew. […]




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Umberto Eco’s List of the 14 Common Features of Fascism

Creative Commons image by Rob Bogaerts, via the National Archives in Holland One of the key questions facing both journalists and loyal oppositions these days is how do we stay honest as euphemisms and trivializations take over the discourse? Can we use words like “fascism,” for example, with fidelity to the meaning of that word in world history? The […]




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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Puts 490,000 High-Res Images Online & Makes Them Free to Use

Update: The Metropolitan Museum of Art has put online 492,000 high-resolution images of artistic works. Even better, the museum has placed the vast majority of these images into the public domain, meaning they can be downloaded directly from the museum’s website for non-commercial use. When you browse the Met collection and find an image that […]




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Watch The Cure Perform a Three-Hour Concert in London, Celebrating the Release of Their New Album

Last Friday, The Cure celebrated the release of their new album, Songs of a Lost World, with a three-hour set at the Troxy in London. The band kicked off the show by performing all eight tracks from the album, before then playing another 23 songs, mostly hits from their large catalog of music. Originally live […]




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Download 1,600+ Publications from the Metropolitan Museum of Art: Books, Guides, Magazines & More

Many of us in these past few generations first heard of the Metropolitan Museum of Art while reading E. L. Konigsburg’s novel From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. More than a few of us also fantasized about running away to live in that vast cultural institution like the book’s young protagonists Claudia and […]




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Watch 70+ Classic Literary Films Free Online: The Snows of Kilimanjaro, Gulliver’s Travels, Jane Eyre, and More

The term gaslight has gained so much traction in popular discourse so recently that you’d swear it was coined around 2010. In fact, that particular usage goes at least as far back as 1938, when British novelist and playwright Patrick Hamilton wrote a stage thriller about a husband who surreptitiously rearranges things in the house so […]




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Carl Jung Psychoanalyzes Hitler: “He’s the Unconscious of 78 Million Germans.” “Without the German People He’d Be Nothing” (1938)

Were you to google “Carl Jung and Nazism”—and I’m not suggesting that you do—you would find yourself hip-deep in the charges that Jung was an anti-Semite and a Nazi sympathizer. Many sites condemn or exonerate him; many others celebrate him as a blood and soil Aryan hero. It can be nauseatingly difficult at times to […]




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Hear the Isolated Vocals of Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush in “Don’t Give Up”: The Power of Perseverance

Just by chance, could you use a song about perseverance and overcoming adversity? Something to give you a little encouragement and reassurance? Then we submit to you “Don’t Give Up,” featuring the isolated vocals of Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush. When he released the song on his 1986 album So, Gabriel told NME: “The catalyst […]




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Behold the Oldest Written Text in the World: The Kish Tablet, Circa 3500 BC

Image by José-Manuel Benito, via Wikimedia Commons Some refer to the written Chinese language as ideographic: that is, structured according to a system in which each symbol represents a particular idea or concept, whether abstract or concrete. That’s true of certain Chinese characters, but only a small minority. Most of them are actually logographs, each […]




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Watch the Original Nosferatu, the Classic German Expressionist Vampire Film, Before the New Remake Arrives This December

F. W. Murnau’s Nosferatu, far and away the most influential early vampire movie, came out 102 years ago. For about ten of those years, Robert Eggers has been trying to remake it. He wouldn’t be the first: Werner Herzog cast Klaus Kinski as the blood-sucking aristocrat at the center of his own version in 1979, and, though […]