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Garba of Gujarat makes it to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list

UNESCO adds Gujarat's 'Garba' dance to Intangible Cultural Heritage list. 15th cultural item from India to make it to the list. Garba is celebrated for nine days during Navaratri, dedicated to worshipping the divine feminine. Prime Minister Modi expresses happiness over the global honour. 704 elements from 5 regions &…

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Sustainable Transport: The Emerging Travel Segment Is Gaining Traction In Malaysia

Sustainable transport is gaining traction in Malaysia's travel industry. Can this segment break through as travelers become more "discerning" about ecotourism and sustainable options in transport?

International Business Times

Indonesia Rescuers Find Last Missing Hiker On Volcano, Toll Rises To 23

The last hiker missing after a volcano eruption in Indonesia was found dead Wednesday, rescuers said, raising the death toll to 23 three days after the disaster.

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Yuva Sangam delegates from Odisha reach Kozhikode

45 Odisha students welcomed to Kozhikode with Pancha Vadya orchestra & Kerala's classical/folk art forms. Mayor Beena Philip inaugurated the reception. During 6-day visit, delegates to explore Kakkayam Dam, Kariyathumpara, Thonikkadavu, Vayalada viewpoint, Sargalaya Art & Craft Village, Kappad Beach, En Ooru Tribal Heritage Village, Wayanad Tea Museum, Banasura Sagar…

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Pressure grows on UK over British Museum treasures as Netherlands returns major colonial artefacts

Sri Lanka says return of looted artefacts is redressing ‘historical injustice’

The Independent UK

Southeast Asia Banks On Aviation Boom

Major airport expansion projects are taking off across Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, and a new airline is set to launch next year -- all banking on an expected boom in air travel in Southeast Asia, fuelled by Chinese and Indian tourists.

International Business Times

Death toll rises after Indonesia Mount Marapi eruption

Twenty-two declared dead as more bodies were found by rescue crews on Monday and Tuesday.

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Mount Marapi: Death toll from Indonesia volcano eruption rises to 22 as more bodies found

Rescuers are contending with bad weather after a second eruption halted efforts

Evening Standard

More bodies found after surprise eruption of Indonesia's Mount Marapi, raising apparent toll to 23

Rescuers searching the hazardous slopes of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano found more bodies among the climbers caught by a surprise eruption two days ago, raising the number of confirmed and presumed dead to 23

The Independent UK

Indonesian Rescuers Race To Find 12 Missing After Eruption

Hundreds of Indonesian rescuers were racing Tuesday to find a dozen hikers who went missing after a volcano eruption killed 11 people.

International Business Times

Eleven hikers killed in Mount Marapi volcano eruption in Indonesia

Another 12 climbers were said to be missing on Monday

Evening Standard

Mount Marapi eruption: 11 hikers found dead on Indonesian volcano

Rescuers say dozens of hikers were on the volcano when it erupted on Sunday, with three found alive and at least 12 missing

The Guardian - AU

11 Hikers Dead After Indonesia Volcano Erupts, Dozen Still Missing

Eleven hikers were found dead Monday and another 12 were missing after a volcano erupted in Indonesia, with rescuers racing to carry injured and burned survivors down the mountain on foot.

International Business Times

Afternoon Update: hikers killed in Indonesian volcanic eruption; tributes flow for Labor MP Peta Murphy; and how to avoid burnout

A volcanic eruption in Indonesia’s West Sumatra has claimed the lives of at least 11 hikers

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11 bodies recovered after volcanic eruption in Indonesia, and 12 climbers are still missing

The bodies of 11 climbers have been recovered after a furious eruption of the Mount Marapi volcano as Indonesian rescuers searched for 12 others apparently still missing

International Business Times

Hikers Evacuated As Indonesia Volcano Spews Ash Tower

A volcano in western Indonesia erupted Sunday, belching a column of ash around three kilometres into the sky and forcing the evacuation of dozens of hikers, officials said.

The Hindu

Two premium vessels out of action this tourist season in Kochi

During the ongoing tourist season, cruise-tourism lovers and visitors to Kochi may miss out on two premium vessels - Nefertiti, the sea-going cruise ship owned by the Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC), and Vega-1, the partly AC ferry that the State Water Transport Department (SWTD) operates in the…

The Hindu

A ballad, temple, and ‘Thira’ for a tiger hunter

Rayarappan Nambiar, a tiger hunter from Kozhikode, is remembered centuries after his death through ballads, temple, and 'Thira' ritualistic art form. Thousands flock to these performances, a testament to hero worship in the folklore heartland. N.K. Ramesh's book traces the history of tiger hunting and hero worship in the region.…

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Govt. declares 364.39 ha in Chinnakkanal forest reserve

Govt declares 364.39 hectares in Idukki's Chinnakkanal village a forest reserve; locals unhappy. RDO appointed settlement officer to verify claims; eco-restoration project to ensure food availability for wild animals.

The Hindu

A guide to the second edition of Gin Explorers Club festival in Bengaluru

At the Gin Explorers Club Retroverse Edition in Bengaluru, attendees can explore gin, retro-themed decor, great music, and stories of brands. With 15 homegrown and international brands, food pop-ups, mixology workshops, and exclusive tasting sessions, the festival is the perfect place to experience the culture of gin. There is something…

The Hindu

When a tiled roof doubles up as a gallery space at Nisarga Art hub, a community residency in Angamaly

Nisarga Art Hub is a space for musicians and artistes to come together for performances and jamming sessions. The roof doubles up as a gallery for the audience to watch. It has the feel of an amphitheatre. A makeshift stage can be set up with a series of interlocking wooden…

The Hindu

Hotel and resort owners seek resumption of tourist entry to Idukki dam

Hotel and resort owners demands to resume tourist entry to Idukki dam

The Guardian - UK

‘We haven’t slept a wink’: families welcome freed Thai hostages home

Tears and joy as 17 Thai nationals who were seized in Hamas attacks on Israel land in Bangkok

International Business Times

'I Feel Safe': The School For Environmental Defenders

On a sun-dappled spot of sandy land along Thailand's east coast, class is in session, as a group of environmental defenders listens to local activists describe battling an industrial park.

Bangkok Post

Illegal casino covered two leased hotel floors

Police arrested 49 people, including 26 Chinese nationals, and seized about 3.5 million baht in cash at an illegal casino operating on two floors at a hotel in Nonthaburi province early Wednesday morning.

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