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Govt. declares 364.39 ha in Chinnakkanal forest reserve

Govt declares 364.39 hectares in Idukki's Chinnakkanal village a forest reserve; locals unhappy. RDO appointed settlement officer to verify claims; eco-restoration project to ensure food availability for wild animals.

The Hindu

A guide to the second edition of Gin Explorers Club festival in Bengaluru

At the Gin Explorers Club Retroverse Edition in Bengaluru, attendees can explore gin, retro-themed decor, great music, and stories of brands. With 15 homegrown and international brands, food pop-ups, mixology workshops, and exclusive tasting sessions, the festival is the perfect place to experience the culture of gin. There is something…

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When a tiled roof doubles up as a gallery space at Nisarga Art hub, a community residency in Angamaly

Nisarga Art Hub is a space for musicians and artistes to come together for performances and jamming sessions. The roof doubles up as a gallery for the audience to watch. It has the feel of an amphitheatre. A makeshift stage can be set up with a series of interlocking wooden…

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Hotel and resort owners seek resumption of tourist entry to Idukki dam

Hotel and resort owners demands to resume tourist entry to Idukki dam

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‘We haven’t slept a wink’: families welcome freed Thai hostages home

Tears and joy as 17 Thai nationals who were seized in Hamas attacks on Israel land in Bangkok

The Guardian - UK

'I Feel Safe': The School For Environmental Defenders

On a sun-dappled spot of sandy land along Thailand's east coast, class is in session, as a group of environmental defenders listens to local activists describe battling an industrial park.

International Business Times

Illegal casino covered two leased hotel floors

Police arrested 49 people, including 26 Chinese nationals, and seized about 3.5 million baht in cash at an illegal casino operating on two floors at a hotel in Nonthaburi province early Wednesday morning.

Bangkok Post

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Museum on Allied airmen who went down over ‘The Hump’ opens

Inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh, The Hump WWII Museum pays tribute to fallen airmen of Allied forces who flew treacherous air route between Assam and Yunnan in World War II. U.S. Ambassador to India and Arunachal Pradesh CM inaugurated museum, praising airmen's bravery and efforts of Oken Tayeng and team

The Hindu

Checking in to Zanzibar's Fundu Lagoon

Ben Cobb finds a potent blend of culture, pleasure and relaxation on Zanzibar’s island neighbour

Evening Standard

Expert panel to visit boating centre at Anayirankal

The Hydel Tourism wing of the Kerala State Electricity Boardo stopped operating boats in the dam on July 14 based on a directive of the HC.

The Hindu

History fades as rising sea levels slowly destroy Thailand’s temple murals

Saltwater damage could see precious historical Buddhist artworks dating back hundreds of years slowly fade entirely from view

The Guardian - AU

School executive accused of sexual abuse and threats

A school deputy director in Bangkok has been accused of sexually abusing her 12-year-old student and threatening to make public explicit photos and videos if the girl did not comply.

Bangkok Post

Morning Digest | Uttarakhand tunnel ordeal ends, all 41 trapped workers rescued; Supreme Court panel submits report on Manipur victims, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023

The Hindu

The inland fishermen who light the Maha Deepam atop Tiruvannamalai

For centuries, fishermen of Paruvatha Raja Kulam have been entrusted with lighting the copper cauldron atop Annamalai Hills on Maha Deepam. Manikandan and his nephew, Ravishankar, are part of the tradition. They carry the cauldron, ghee, camphor, and cotton cloth for the ritual. 2,500 people witness the event, while only…

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In the US, Hmong 'new year' recalls ancestral spirits while teaching traditions to new generations

Late fall is the most spiritual time of the year in traditional Hmong culture

The Hindu

Hornbill Festival 2023: A peek into Nagaland’s colourful traditions

Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival is a vibrant celebration of culture, heritage, and traditions. The 24th edition of the festival will host a range of events, from wrestling championships to vlogging contests, and will feature performances from musicians from around the world. Nagaland is expecting a footfall of over two lakh this…

The Hindu

The first edition of Mumbai Festival to cherish spirit of inclusivity, unity of Mumbai city

The first edition of Mumbai Festival will be held from January 20 to 28, 2024, with a mission to showcase the city’s cultural kaleidoscope.

The Hindu

Meghalaya eyeing heritage tourism, plan to have small museum at old Assembly building: CM Conrad Sangma

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has stressed on leveraging the tourism potential of heritage sites in Shillong and other parts of Meghalaya while asserting that there is a plan to open a small museum in a portion of the historic old Assembly building in the capital city Shillong.

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Mamata Banerjee mixes business with politics at seventh edition of BGBS

Mamata Banerjee on November 22 announced a number of new policies to increase exports, modernise logistics and promote renewable energy manufacturing in the State

The Hindu

Mass cleaning drive launched ahead of Maha Deepam in Tiruvannamalai

Mass cleaning drive launched at 14-km-long Girivalam path in Tiruvannamalai ahead of Maha Deepam festival. 4,820 persons, including 3,225 sanitary workers, assigned to 15 segments. Deities taken out on processions, Maha Deepam lit atop hillock, followed by 3-day float festival.

Al Jazeera

Papua New Guinea cancels flights, plans evacuation after volcano erupts

The South Pacific nation downgrades its alert level, but warns the Ulawun outburst could continue ‘indefinitely’.

The Hindu

Potholed Mada Street restored for Karthigai Deepam festival in Tiruvannamalai

Tiruvannamalai's Mada Street widened to facilitate chariot-pulling during Karthigai Deepam. New concrete stretch provides relief for devotees on foot & prevents road cutting for utility works. Costly project funded under CMRDP 2022-23 to ensure longevity of road.

The Guardian - UK

How a sleepy town in Cambodia won a place on Unesco’s culinary map

Battambang doesn’t have any Michelin stars but it does have street snacks like crunchy deep-fried bananas and turmeric-tinted minced-pork stuffed pancakes

The Hindu

Rare forest ecosystem faces steady degradation in Kollam

The Hindu

Tourism can be expanded without endangering biodiversity: Meghalaya CM

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma is developing a tourism model that does not pit economy vs ecology. The State plans to scale up tourism, protect biodiversity, and create jobs. It will incentivise homestays, villas, and cultural activities. It is also investing in infrastructure, subsidising tourist vehicles, and creating incubation centres to…

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