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Contravening SC directions, O’Valley panchayat constructs road, park in crucial elephant habitat

Supreme Court orders Nilgiris district admin to ensure basic amenities only for adivasi residents in unsettled janmam lands in Gudalur. O'Valley Town Panchayat overlooks illegal constructions, sanctions road & park in elephant habitat. RDO unaware of constructions, orders panchayat to stop.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Now, tourists have to pay to see the rising sun from Vanjangi viewpoint near Paderu

Entry of private vehicles banned on Vanjangi hill to check pollution, accidents on ghat road. Tourists wanting to reach the top of the hill to enjoy the enchanting view of sunrise and chillout in hanging clouds will have to park their vehicles at the foothill and take a jeep ride…

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Local history buffs are engaging with neighbourhood communities to rediscover and preserve their heritage

Local history buffs are engaging with neighbourhood communities to rediscover and preserve their heritage

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Deepavali sweets in Chennai: Your guide to what’s on the menu

Prep for Deepavali in Chennai: Sweet stalls gear up for busy season, offering traditional & newer varieties, online catalogues & ready-to-make mixes. Customers flock to buy pakodas, samosas & iconic sweets like Ajmeer Cake, Jangris & Wheat Halwa. Shops offer delivery & tie-up with pan-India delivery partner.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

The multi-hued Dasara of Karnataka

Among the places known for Dasara celebrations, other than Mysuru, it is the celebration in Kodagu that stands out. The celebrations in Madikeri and Gonikoppa involve the local public and attract many outsiders. It is said that the erstwhile rulers of Kodagu began the festival celebrations around a century ago.…

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

CM lights lamp of Karnataka Jyothi in Hampi to launch year-long celebrations

CM Siddaramaiah defies superstition, flags off Karnataka Sambhrama-50 to celebrate 50th anniversary of renaming State as Karnataka. He lit lamp at Virupaksha Temple, same place where former CM Devaraj Urs lit lamp 50 yrs ago. CM hails Basavanna's ideology, takes dig at BJP govt for renaming region. He appeals to…

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Try these traditional sweets and snacks made with heritage rice varieties of Tamil Nadu for Deepavali

Celebrate the flavours of heritage rice this Deepavali with an inventive range of traditional sweets and savoury snacks that encourage farmers and customers to explore native grains 

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

TEST YOURSELF: Land of natural wonders

A trip to Satun reveals a geopark with ancient fossils, cultural heritage and beautiful sunsets.

Bangkok Post · Nov 2, 2023

‘More to this place than barbed wire’: South Korea reimagines its DMZ as a path towards peace

At times an easy Sunday walk, at others a tense hike amid military practice targets, this peace trail gives firsthand experience of a place still divided by war

The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2023

Ladakh’s Sindhu River exists in spiritual consciousness of all Indians: President Murmu

The President said the people of this region were known for bravery and their faith in Buddha.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023