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How palm oil companies are illegally burning forests to clear land in Indonesia

Indonesian palm oil companies have been playing a dangerous game: burning forests to clear land that has already been dried out by their activities – just to cut production costs. This practice is illegal because it is a major cause of wildfires that have destroyed ecosystems and generated massive atmospheric…

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Taking a time machine to the Montieth Road of the past

The Hindu

Tourists flow into Mysuru as the heritage city prepares for grand Dasara finale

Mysuru is ready for the grand Dasara finale, with tourists flocking to witness the spectacle. Abhimanyu, carrying the 750-kilo golden howdah, will be the highlight of the procession. 49 tableaux showcasing the State's culture and tradition will be part of the show. The Chief Minister will flag off the procession…

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Dasara documentation from medieval travellers to modern historians and artists

Mysuru's Dasara festival is a redux of a Vijayanagar tradition, well-documented by medieval travelers and modern historians. From 1610 CE, the Wadiyars of Mysuru inherited the custom and celebrated it on a grand scale. Travelers from Italy, Portugal and Persia have left eye-witness accounts of the grand festival, with descriptions…

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Kerala Tourism to make use of digital tools to attract Sabarimala pilgrims to other tourist destinations

Kerala to tap Sabarimala season: Virtual assistant to provide info on tourist spots, pilgrim centres, local cuisine, accommodation. Project to extend stay of pilgrims from 1 to 2-3 days, benefit tourism industry. Content in 5 languages to promote local cuisine, shopping.

The Hindu

Japan, with a twist: the provincial town that hosts people from 49 countries

Ōizumi has welcomed foreign workers and boasts everything from Brazilian supermarkets to Turkish kebab shops

The Guardian - UK

Dogra architecture gets a revival at J&K’s Maharaj Gunj

A project that recreates the past glory of Srinagar’s Maharaj Gunj market, which has disappeared from sight with encroachment and deviations for several decades, throws new light on rare architectural elements

The Hindu

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State to create microsite on ‘Islam in Kerala’ to woo travellers

The State government will create a microsite on ‘Islam in Kerala’, a promotional digital production tracing the roots of Islam in Kerala.

The Hindu

Pre-historic rock art site in Wayanad cries for conservation

Kerala Tourism has launched a ₹2.9-crore project to conserve petroglyphs (rock engravings) on Thovarimala hills in Nenmeni grama panchayat, believed to date back to Neolithic period. Steps to develop tourism corridor connecting nearby Edakkal caves, Govindamoola Chira & Thovarimala remain on paper due to technical issues.

The Hindu

Nallamala brims with leopards, yet no man-animal conflict

In Kurnool, Nallamala forests have 6K sq. km & human population inhabiting villages & buffer zones remain largely unaffected by man-animal conflict. Leopards sightings have been rampant near villages, but no mauling of villagers reported in last decade. Unique terrain of hills & valleys, rivulets & antelope population prevent leopards…

The Hindu

Almost 95% hotels rooms booked in Mysuru as Dasara enters final phase

Though the hospitality sector has expanded in recent years, adding additional rooms with a slew of new properties coming up in Mysuru, the net increase is barely enough to keep pace with the rise in tourists, especially during the peak season.

The Hindu

Rehearsal of Dasara procession held at the palace

Mysuru's Dasara procession rehearsal conducted with 14 elephants led by Abhimanyu carrying golden howdah. Flowers showered on Abhimanyu. 50 tableaux, 100 cultural troupes to participate. Seating arrangements limited, entry confined to pass holders. Security stepped up. Torchlight parade to be held at Bannimantap. City brightly lit to enliven festive ambience.…

The Hindu

City to host Tourism Investors Meet on November 16

The Hindu

Dasara fervour: Mysuru comes alive with cultural zing

Mysuru celebrates 10-day Dasara festivities with cultural zing, showcasing State heritage. Durbar hall concerts in front of illuminated palace are main draw. Events held at 11 venues, incl. Town Hall, Kalamandira, Rangayana, Kalinga Rao auditorium. Food mela, flower show, heritage cycling, tonga ride, heritage walk, Yuva Dasara, illumination of roads,…

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Heritage cycling held as part of Dasara

Cyclists explore Mysuru's heritage: Minister H.C. Mahadevappa inaugurated a heritage cycling event to explore the city's monuments and buildings. The 131 structures notified as heritage buildings were appreciated by the Minister, who said understanding and better appreciation of heritage will result in better conservation. The Mayor called for funds to…

The Hindu

Dhakis take centre stage in Hyderabad

Dhakis play traditional drums to usher in Durga Puja celebrations in Hyderabad.

The Hindu

Dandiya and garba performances in Thiruvananthapuram take Navarathri festivities to a crescendo

dandiya and garba performances being organised by different organisations and communities in thiruvananthapuram

The Hindu

Khajaguda rocks turn vice den, HMDA begins work on limiting access to motorists, visitors

HMDA begins work to fence Khajaguda rock formation; instead of fencing perimeter, road to temple and Dargah of Baba Fakruddin will be fenced. Vandals tried to gain entry by breaking one of the locks but failed. Temple volunteers have deployed an earthmover to create a trench and dumped rocks to…

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Nagapattinam fishermen attacked mid-sea, robbed of their belongings in sixth such attack in two months

Nine fishermen from Nagapattinam attacked by unidentified persons mid-sea, robbed of belongings. Six incidents since Aug. TN fishermen assaulted, belongings stolen incl. GPS, walkie-talkie, fishing net, silver ornaments. Victims admitted to hospital, Vedaranyam Marine Police investigating.

The Times of India

This is PM Modi's favourite place in Uttarakhand's Kumaon

PM Modi, during his recent visit to Uttarakhand, also visited the Kumaon region of the state. Speaking about the state, he also vouched for Jageshwar Temples and Parvati Kund as some of his favourite places in the Kumaon region. He also stated that, “I would say you must visit Parvati…

The Hindu

Questions over delay in launch of Dasara gold cards

Stakeholders in Mysuru seek reason for delay in launching Dasara gold cards; DC releases notification stating cards will be released on Wednesday. FOAM president B.S. Prashanth expresses displeasure over the delay, saying it will have an impact on tourists planning their itinerary. He urges govt. to extend tax waiver for…

The Hindu

Three-day national conference of traditional medicine practitioners from October 26

A 3-day nat'l-level conf. & 14th State-level conf. of traditional medicine practitioners will be held at Srikshetra Adi Chunchanagiri. Over 3K practitioners from across India to participate. Paper presentations, felicitation of 5 achievers, Mane Maddu prog. being conducted. Govt. urged to allot land for cultivation of medicinal plants.

The Hindu

Mega Bommakolu weaves a rich tale of diversity

As part of Navaratri celebrations, Kannur native decorates a hall with 2,100 figurines. The tales range from the epics to Chandrayaan. Jesus Christ, sports icons, and the new Parliament building too are featured

The Independent UK

Cambodia opens a new airport to serve Angkor Wat as it seeks to boost tourist arrivals

Commercial operations have begun at Cambodia’s newest and biggest airport, designed to serve as an upgraded gateway to the country’s major tourist attraction, the centuries-old Angkor Wat temple complex in the northwestern province of Siem Reap

The Hindu

North Malabar Travel Bazaar to be organised in Kannur from October 17

NOMTO to host North Malabar Travel Bazaar in Kannur on Oct 17-18. Event to invigorate tourism, offer platform for collaboration. 200 tour operators & 80 tourism entrepreneurs to participate. International flair with DMCs from Azerbaijan, UAE, Thailand & Bali.

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