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Sportstar Goa Conclave | Affordable infra, focus on grassroots and sports tourism take centrestage

The Sportstar Conclave in Goa discussed the state's potential to become a sports hub and its efforts to combine sports and tourism.

The Hindu

A heritage market in Mysuru counts its days

The iconic Devaraja Market sums up the characteristics of Mysuru: noisy, colourful and alluringly old world. Despite efforts to save it by conservationists, the courts have now cleared the decks for its demolition.

The Hindu

Chaos On Flight As Passengers Discover Live Snake In Overhead Luggage Cabin [Video]

The flight was preparing to land at the Phuket airport when the snake was spotted.

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The online hate campaign turning Indonesians against Rohingya refugees

As Indonesia’s presidential election approaches, a campaign of disinformation against Rohingya is spreading across social media

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PM Modi offers prayers at Triprayar Sree Ramaswamy Temple in Thrissur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Thriprayar Shree Ramaswamy Temple in Kerala's Thrissur on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India to host year-long ‘Ramayan’ festival

India is organizing a year-long festival on "connecting the world through Ramayan" coinciding with the inauguration of the Ram Temple at Ayodhya, with cultural activities and participation from neighboring countries.

The Hindu

Ganga Sagar Mela draws to a close posing questions on erosion and ecological sustainability

,The Ganga Sagar Mela drew to a close on Tuesday, after almost a week of religiosity on the southernmost tip of Sagar island in West Bengal. The State government put the figure of pilgrims who had descended on the Island about 120 km from Kolkata at a record 1.10 crore.…

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Record one crore pilgrims at Ganga Sagar Mela: West Bengal Government

The West Bengal Government on January 15 claimed that pilgrims visiting the Ganga Sagar Mela this year have surpassed all the previous records with about one crore pilgrims visiting the Sagar Island till 3 p.m. on January 15.

The Hindu

Makaravilakku festival celebrated at Sabarimala

The Makaravilakku festival at Sabarimala marks the end of the annual pilgrimage season, drawing a large influx of devotees.

The Hindu

65 lakh pilgrims visit Ganga Sagar Mela says W.B. govt

Over 6.5 million pilgrims visit Sagar island for holy dip, as West Bengal promotes religious tourism.

The Hindu

Rising sea, shrinking sands erode flair of the famed Ganga Sagar Mela

Rising sea level and erosion of the beach in front of the Kapil Muni temple on the Sagar Island are turning out to be an eyesore for the Ganga Sagar Mela as the West Bengal government is desperately seeking a ‘National Fair’ status to the annual religious congregation.

The Hindu

Sabarimala gears up for Makaravilakku, teems with pilgrims

With just hours left for the Makaravilakku festival at the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple, almost all vantage points at the hillock here have been occupied by pilgrims.

The Hindu

Makar Sankranti 2024: From Khichdi to Sesame seeds ladoo, what all you can enjoy on this festivity

Makar Sankranti is a prominent festival on the Indian calendar, devotees make offerings to the Hindu deity Surya on Makar Sankranti. Read further on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal government demands national status for Ganga Sagar Mela

As groups of pilgrims start arriving at Sagar Island for a holy dip at the confluence of the river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal, the West Bengal government is leaving no stone unturned to describe the gathering as the biggest religious event in the country.

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Security tightened in Puri for heritage corridor project inauguration on January 17

Anticipating a huge turnout of around five lakh devotees, five-layer security arrangements have been put in place in Puri, akin to measures taken during the annual Rath Yatra, for the inauguration of the temple heritage corridor project on January 17, officials said.

The Hindu

A mission to turn Kerala’s Kumarakom, neighbouring villages into women-friendly destinations

Kottayam women entrepreneurs work to make Kumarakom a women-friendly tourist destination through training and infrastructure improvements.

The Hindu

Withdrawal of more flights from Mysuru worry stakeholders

Concerns arise as flights from Mysuru are discontinued, impacting tourism and growth; stakeholders demand increased connectivity to key cities.

The Hindu

How Thatchankurichi village opened the first Jallikattu of the new year

First jallikattu of Tamil Nadu for the year 2024, held at Thatchankurichi village in Pudkottai district

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Pol Pot's Atrocities Still Matter, 45 Years After Khmer Rouge's Fall

Like many horrors throughout history, they were rooted in radical ideas aimed at implementing some utopian vision.

The Hindu

The vibrant culture of Gujarat comes alive at Rann Utsav in Kutch

The 85-kilometre journey to the venue of Tourism Corporation of Gujarat’s annual flagship desert festival, Rann Utsav, introduced a landscape dotted with shrubs, occasional trees, a small stream and a long string of transmission towers — the Banni Grasslands Reserve. Helmed by Tent City operators Evoke Experiences on a PPP (Public Private Partnership) model,…

The Hindu

Cockfighting | Feathers and fortunes at stake during Andhra Pradesh’s Sankranthi festival

Experience the excitement and controversy of cockfights during the Sankranthi harvest festival in Andhra Pradesh, India.

The Hindu

Assam youth festival, born out of a stir, turns 50

The Karbi Youth Festival in Diphu, Assam, celebrates its 50th edition with cultural performances, ethnic cuisines, and international participation.

The Hindu

Araku Pinery, a new community-based eco-tourism project near Visakhapatnam

Escape to the serene Araku Pinery, an eco-tourism initiative surrounded by pine trees and breathtaking views in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

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Korean rice cakes are so customizable

Sweet and savory ideas for celebratory snacking

The Hindu

‘Ramayana spiritual forest’ to come up on Sarayu river bank in Ayodhya, tell tale of Ram’s exile period

Devotees visiting Ayodhya will soon be able to know more about Lord Ram’s exile period of 14 years at the upcoming “Ramayana Spiritual Forest” on the banks of Sarayu river. The ecological forest, which will resemble an open-air museum that showcases the rich tapestry of the Ramayana, is part of…

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