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Phuket is officially the ‘World’s Most Overcrowded Tourist Destination’ of 2023

In a research conducted by MoneyTransfers.com, the Thai island of Phuket was given the title of the world’s most overcrowded tourist destination of 2023! Now that the travel world is back to its pre-pandemic time, famous places are once again struggling with overtourism. On the top of the list is…

The Times of India

EPDCL accelerates completion of container sub-station at Rushikonda as A.P. CM is keen on shifting base to Visakhapatnam

APEPDCL accelerates completion of container sub-station in Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam for uninterrupted power supply. The sub-station is being built at a cost of ₹10 crore and is likely to become the CMO-cum-residence. Zone-3 has highest number of electricity consumers with 3.75 lakh users.

The Hindu

‘Ready to die’: Indonesia Eco-City row grows as eviction deadline looms

Residents of the island of Rempang have until Sep 28 to leave their homes and make way for a China-funded mega project.

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India’s strained ties with Canada may cost Kerala’s tourism sector dear

Kerala's hospitality sector faces concern due to strained diplomatic ties between India and Canada. 25-30K Canadian tourists visit Kerala annually, but a new low has been hit with travel advisories issued. Tourism season in Kerala begins in Oct-Nov, and the dip in foreign tourists due to the e-visa issue last…

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BBMP drops recording of immersion of PoP Ganesha idols in Bengaluru city

A day after the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) reported immersion of Ganesha idols made of Plaster of Paris (PoP), it has chosen to drop the same and plainly report immersion of idols without bifurcating data on earthen and PoP idols. The State government has banned PoP idols.

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Perupalem villagers in Andhra Pradesh object to felling of trees for development projects

Villagers of Perupalem, West Godavari district, express concern over destruction of coconut trees and casuarina plantations on 25 acres for tourism projects. 150 coconut trees and 2,000 casuarina plants were uprooted. Villagers fear displacement and loss of livelihood. High Court issued stay order against destruction of crops. Land falls within…

The Hindu

A 16th century inscription helped address ICOMOS concerns

ICOMOS raised issues for Hoysala temples, but UNESCO accepted nomination after India argued that Vishnusamudra and mandapa were from different eras and unrelated. ASI responded to ICOMOS concerns and other nations supported India. Inscription from Utpati village helped strengthen India's argument, leading to UNESCO's acceptance.

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11-day Ganeshotsav begins in Hubballi-Dharwad

Eleven-day Ganesh festivities began in Hubballi Dharwad with processions carrying idols of Lord Ganesh in decorated vehicles. The processions concluded at respective pandals with devotees dancing to the beats of hit songs. Two giant idols, Hubballi Ka Raja and Hubballi Ka Maharaja, were installed late in the evening. Various themes,…

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UNESCO adds 27 new sites to its heritage list; India’s Shantiniketan, Hoyasala ensembles also added

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee has finally taken its decision of adding 27 new sites to its prestigious heritage list and India’s Shantiniketan has also made it to the list, making it a happy and proud moment for India.

The Times of India

Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Best Messages, Quotes, Wishes, Images and Greetings to share on Vinayaka Chaturthi

QIndia is gearing up to welcome Ganpati Bappa. Ganesh Puja, also known as Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Lord Ganesha, who is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the god of wisdom, and the patron of arts and sciences. This festival…

The Times of India

Relatively low prices of flowers, fruits, and vegetables boost Ganesha festival fervour in Bengaluru

The relatively low prices of vegetables, fruits, and flowers in Bengaluru markets seem to have increased the festival fervour this season

The Hindu

In Frames | Palliyodams of Aranmula

Just as the monsoon over Kerala enters its second leg, Aranmula, a river-side village in Pathanamthitta — a part of former Travancore, kicks off preparations to host a flotilla of snake boats along its banks. Men, on board decorated boats called Palliyodams, will soon start dropping in here from the 52…

The Hindu

9.5 acres of government land in Tiruvannamalai retrieved, parking facility to be set up for pilgrims

Gov't land worth ₹90 crore retrieved in Tiruvannamalai; multi-level parking space for pilgrims to come up. Revenue officials, with help of police, retrieved 9.5 acres of land encroached upon for 50 yrs. Pond used to dump garbage, open space as garage. Land to be used for public purposes, incl. parking…

The Hindu

How ‘war on terror’ was fought and won in Southeast Asia – for now

Threat of attacks has receded, but experts believe a regeneration of hardline groups in the region is still possible.

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Karnataka: Entry fee for walkers at Chitradurga Fort draws flak

CHITRADURGA: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has started collecting entry fee of Rs 50 per month from morning walkers at the famous Chitradurga fort. It is issuing pass for 6 months by collecting Rs 300.

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Protests in Indonesia as thousands face eviction for Rempang ‘Eco-City’

Residents have been told to move to new houses inland by the end of the month to make way for a giant glass factory.

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Thangachimadam, a village where the famous Madurai malli takes birth

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Making of the 150-kg ‘kozhukattai’ for Rock Fort Ganesha in Tiruchi

Family-run Agasthiar Publications prepares supersized 'Kozhukattai' for Lord Ganesha's birthday. Ingredients like jaggery, rice flour, ghee, coconut, cardamom, nutmeg & sesame seeds are mixed & steamed together. Servings of 75 kg each are offered at two shrines & distributed to devotees.

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Building a hill station

Unusually dry Aug in Munnar, Kerala's Idukki district, brings bad news for tour guide John Quintez. Govt forms Munnar Hill Area Authority to ensure sustainable development while curbing illegal construction. Environmentalists fear shift from preservation to allowing constructions. Locals resent being treated as encroachers. Govt amends Land Assignment Act to…

The Hindu

Column | From Incredible India to Blingy Bharat at the New Delhi G-20 summit

Blingy Bharat has a nice ring to it: India rolled out a multi-colored Qutub Minar for G20, showcasing the best diversity the country could offer. From Ed Sheeran remixes to Biden Tandoori Malai Broccoli, the hoopla was on. Operation Prettification and Vanish were in full swing, with blue tarpaulins and…

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Thailand's government, seeking return of tourists from China, approves visa-free entry for 5 months

Thailand’s new government has approved a measure granting temporary visa-free entry to Chinese tourists, signaling that the recovery of the country’s tourism industry is a top economic priority

The Hindu

Ganesha Chaturthi: BBMP, KSPCB set norms to observe eco-friendly Ganesha festival

BBMP bans PoP Ganesha idols, issues guidelines for eco-friendly festivities. 63 single-window clearance centres set up. Police, Bescom, Fire Dept to monitor. KSPCB issues guidelines for use of loud speakers, plastics. Police to ensure peace.

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Seoul’s secret space: vast mysterious tunnel revealed for the first time

South Korea’s capital has a 3,000 square metre void underneath one of its most iconic plazas, and no one can be sure why

Al Jazeera

Cheap Nepal tea hits India’s Darjeeling tea sales

Cheaper alternatives from Nepal, as well as rising costs of domestic production, have slashed demand.

Al Jazeera

Few customers but plenty of cash?: N Korean restaurants remain open in Laos

Restaurants should have closed and analysts say they suspect their only purpose is to ‘launder money’.

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