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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

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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

The Hindu

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.

Reason

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.

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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.

The Hindu

Korean rice cakes are so customizable

Sweet and savory ideas for celebratory snacking

Salon

‘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…

The Hindu

Ayodhya temple receives 2,100-kg bell, 108-feet-long incense stick, other gifts from across the world

Ayodhya Ram Temple: More than 3,000 gifts for Lord Ram from Sita’s birthplace in Janakpur in Nepal have arrived in Ayodhya ahead of the consecration ceremony on January 22

The Hindu

Brunei's Polo-playing Prince To Marry Commoner

Brunei's polo-playing Prince Abdul Mateen, one of Asia's most eligible bachelors, is set to marry his commoner fiancee on Thursday as part of a lavish 10-day celebration in the oil-rich sultanate.

International Business Times

Viral Video From Bali Shows Cab Driver Threatening Female Tourists At Knifepoint

The driver was reportedly arrested while he was trying to flee the country.

International Business Times UK

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Alert hotel staff and presence of mind of police and cab driver helped nab Suchana Seth

Alert hotel staff in Candolim and the presence of mind of the Calangute police and a cab driver helped nab Suchana Seth, who was fleeing from Goa with the body of her 4-year-old son stuffed in a suitcase after allegedly killing him.

The Hindu

Kerala no longer a favourite destination for Maldivians

Though the disparaging remarks by three Deputy Ministers of the Maldives government against Prime Minister Narendra Modi have put the government there in a fix following calls by Indians to boycott the Maldives for tourism activities, foreign tourist arrival statistics available with tourist departments in India and the Maldives show…

The Independent UK

Tourists threatened by Bali taxi driver with ‘knife’ in row over fare

Footage of the argument shows women trapped inside vehicle as driver demands money

The Hindu

Kadar tribal settlement in Anamalai gets bitumen road after decades’ wait

Members of Nedungundram tribal settlement in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, around 20 km off Valparai in Coimbatore district, are in a sigh of relief as they are soon going to have a bitumen road connecting the outside world that their ancestors dreamt of for decades.

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Modi trip to Indian islands prompts Maldives row

Maldivian envoy summoned and flights suspended after insults about Indian PM’s visit to Lakshadweep islands

The Hindu

Pongal with millets and traditional rice varieties

Discover the best traditional rice and millet varieties to make pongal with, as experts share their recipes & tips.

AAP

Fijian tourists help islanders adapt to climate change

One of the world's most vulnerable nations to the impacts of climate change, Fiji is working with tourists to adapt through nature-based solutions.

The Guardian - UK

‘They make things look cute’: how the TikTok generation is reshaping Thailand’s spiritual life

Quest for meaning in an uncertain world after the Covid crisis fuels a boom in mutelo’s good luck charms and rituals

The Hindu

Brand Mysuru Fest to boost city tourism, attract footfall

Experience Mysuru's art, culture & heritage at the 3-day Mysuru Brand Fest, starting Jan 26. Enjoy performances, souvenirs, local products & more!

The Hindu

Translocated trees axed by Manikonda Municipality

Translocated trees survive for up to 5 years, Manikonda Municipality axed 40 without permission.

The Hindu

The Kerala porotta story: how gourmets cannot get enough of the flatbread’s many versions

The Kerala Porotta story: Experience the layered story of Kerala’s signature dish, the Porotta, from Kanhangad to Kaliyikkavila.

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