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Dasara expenditure likely to be minimised, sponsors to be roped in: DC

Govt. plans to reduce Dasara expenditure due to drought, but ensure festivities remain traditional. ₹15 crore released for festivities. Industries/companies to sponsor events to mobilise ₹3-4 crore. Gold cards to be printed based on seating arrangements. Invites to dignitaries ready. 300 cultural troupes to participate in procession. ₹18 lakh spent…

The Hindu

Mysuru tourism to get a new logo, slogan this Dasara

Tourism Dept. plans to deploy 300 Tourist Mitras in Mysuru for Dasara festivities, to assist tourists. KSTDC launches Dasara tour packages & Ambaari open-bus travel. New logo & slogan for Mysuru Tourism to be launched. KSTDC website provides details for Ambaari ride timings.

The Hindu

An ancient art form makes a memorable debut in Kerala

Bhagavata Mela Natakam, a centuries-old tradition, traveled to Kerala for the first time. The audience at Jubilee Memorial Hall was delighted by the performance of Rukmini Kalyanam, a mix of dance, drama and dialogues. Lead dancer Srikanth, with decades of Bharatanatyam training, and the other cast members, singers and musicians,…

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My travels in Sri Lanka – and why Scotland loves this country

‘THINGS have been hard in Sri Lanka in recent years, but we are a resilient and proud country so we always bounce back,” my guide Chaminda…

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Requiem for a river

A tranquil village in Palakkad in the 1950s held rustic charm. River, trees, birds, butterflies, squirrels, flying fox, and nocturnal animals created a captivating sight. Now, river polluted, trees uprooted, birds gone, replaced by heavy machinery, and a lone dove playing the last post.

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Prateek Sadhu opens his new restaurant, Naar | The forager is putting down roots

After two years of research, and roaming the Himalayan belt, chef Prateek Sadhu is bringing his learning — from local ferments to foraged foods — to the plate at a world-class destination restaurant, Naar

The Hindu

Indonesia denies its fires are causing blankets of haze in neighboring Malaysia

Indonesia has denied that forest and peat fires on Sumatra and Borneo islands are causing the haze in neighboring Malaysia

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First public sector caravan park in Kerala to come up at Bekal

Soon, tourists can enjoy the beauty of Bekal Fort from the comforts of a caravan park. KTDC to set up caravan park at Bekal Fort, Kasaragod. Park to be first in public sector. Also proposed for Ponmudi, Thiruvananthapuram & Bolgatty Palace, Kochi.

The Hindu

Bali locals furious after tourist meditates naked in temple

Outrage over ‘humiliation’ of Balinese culture

The Independent UK

Tokyo district mayor urges Halloween revellers to stay away amid crush fears

Ken Hasebe issues warning after 2022 Itaewon tragedy in Seoul, in which more than 150 people died

The Guardian - UK

The Philippines aims at a younger generation of Filipino American travelers

The Philippines has a long history of trying to attract Filipino American citizens and their families to come and add to the economy

The Independent UK

Calls grow louder for Angamaly-Balaramapuram parallel rail line

Federation of Sabari Railway Action Council urges State govt. to extend Angamaly-Sabarimala rail line from Erumely to Balaramapuram, Thiruvananthapuram. New line to link industrial & tourism hubs, transport 850 truckloads of goods daily & bring tourist destinations on rail map. Railways have done feasibility survey for extension. ₹100 cr allocated…

The Hindu

Nearly 12,000 students to take part in Yuva Sambhrama

Yuva Sambhrama, a platform for college students to showcase their talent, begins in Mysuru on Oct 6. 12,000 students from 400+ institutions will participate in cultural events. 50 teams will perform daily, with themes such as freedom struggle, gender equality, Karnataka folk arts, fake news, and education. Inauguration by district…

The Hindu

Government grants administrative sanction for Srirangam bus terminus

Govt. grants ₹7.77cr for bus terminus in Srirangam. The project will meet long-felt need of residents & visitors, as 300 tourist vehicles visit daily. The temple town attracts huge floating population & during festivals, influx of devotees & vehicles increases. MLA M. Palaniyandi thanked CM & Minister for fulfilling election…

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Bhutan planning to slash ‘expensive’ airfares to boost tourism

In a move to boost tourism in the country, Bhutan has announced plans to reduce the 'expensive' airfares for visitors travelling to the country. As per the country's Finance Minister, this step would result in an uptick of travellers to the country and increase the number of visitors visiting the…

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First International Calligraphy Festival of Kerala under way in Kochi is a hit with enthusiasts and fine arts students

Kochi: Int'l Calligraphy Fest of Kerala 2023 showcases works of 16 Indian & 3 foreign artists. Workshops, panel discussions, live demos, art performances & exhibitions. Ka Cha Ta Tha Pa Foundation, Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, Kerala Info & PR Dept & SH School of Communication, Sacred Heart College organize. Festival to…

The Times of India

J&K: World’s highest rail bridge to be turned into a tourist spot soon

The world's highest steel arch rail bridge, spanning the Chenab River in Reasi district, Jammu, is undergoing development and will soon be turned into a prominent tourist attraction. The 1.3 km bridge, perched at a height of 359 m above the riverbed, surpasses the Eiffel Tower's height by 35 m,…

The Hindu

Full of beans and beats: Coffee-growing tribal women farmers enthral global audience at WCC with folk dance

Tribal women coffee farmers from Kerala enthralled global audience at WCC in Bengaluru with their bean dance. Their performance depicted coffee's connection to their lives, livelihood, culture & cuisine.

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The Independent UK

Fires on Indonesia’s Sumatra island cause smoky haze, prompting calls for people to work from home

More than 300 forest and peatland fires on Indonesia’s Sumatra island are causing hazy skies across the region, prompting government officials to ask people to work from home

The Independent UK

Climate change spells cultural extinction for Nepal’s nomadic herders

The nomadic herders of Mustang who’s livestock have grazed the pastures in the Nepalese Himalayas for generations, fear the dramatic change in weather patterns may consign their traditions to the history books forever, Paddy Dowling finds

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh’s Bojjannakonda gets major facelift to draw more tourists

Centuries-old Bojjannakonda likely to draw tourists from across the world. Central govt. sanctioned ₹7.30 crore for landscaping & tourist amenities. Andhra Pradesh govt. allotted 2.5-acre site for meditation centre & landscaping.

The Hindu

Beyond the bebinca; exploring Goa’s sweet tooth

The world of Goan sweets is diverse, delicious, and often seasonal. In Goan homes, there is an old, dying practice of eating a sweet — typically made with coconut and madachem godd (black palm jaggery) — in the month of August. Local fruits and vegetables, besides the ubiquitous coconut and…

The Independent UK

‘Penis village’ named strangest destination by travel influencer who has been to 121 countries

‘The closer you get the weirder it becomes’

The Hindu

Rural administrative male bastion may fall in matrilineal Meghalaya

The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) in Meghalaya is planning to rewrite the rules to make it mandatory for every Dorbar Shnong to have two women representatives in its executive committee. The Khasis are a matrilineal community dominating the Khasi Hills region of Meghalaya. The Garo community in the…

The Times of India

Ganesh festival: Nearly 8,000 idols immersed by 6pm across Mumbai; teen boy dies at Juhu beach

MUMBAI: Amid the beating of drums and chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya', various Ganesh mandals in Mumbai on Thursday started processions to immerse the idols of the deity, marking the culmination of the 10-day festival. By 6pm, a total of 7,950 idols had been immersed, comprising 7,513 household ones, 329…

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