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CFTRI to host network meeting on probiotics and fermented foods in Mysuru
Read Latest News The CSIR-CFTRI will be organising the event in Mysuru on April 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: M A Sriram Department of Microbiology and Fermentation Technology, Central Food Technology Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, will be organising a network meeting on probiotics, postbiotics and fermented foods in collaboration with BioNEST on April 11. This…
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‘Robinhood’: Australian cricketer David Warner to make acting debut with Nithiin’s Telugu film
Read Latest News First look poster of ‘Robinhood’ and David Warner’s cameo announcement poster | Photo Credit: @MythriOfficial/X We had previously reported that Telugu actor Nithiin is teaming up with director Venky Kudumula for a film titled Robinhood. The film, which has Nithiin team up once again with his Extra-Ordinary Man co-star Sreelala, is gearing…
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The Mandela Effect: When memory plays tricks on us
Read Latest News Imagine a whole bunch of people remembering Nelson Mandela dying in prison in the 1980s. Not just a vague memory, but vivid details – his widow’s speech, even riots that followed. Sounds unreal, right? But here’s the twist: Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990 and lived until 2013. This bizarre…
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SpaceX Starship, carrying Tesla humanoid robot Optimus, to depart for Mars at 2026 end: Musk
Read Latest News SpaceX’s next-generation Starship spacecraft atop its Super Heavy booster is launched on its eighth test at the company’s Boca Chica launch pad in Brownsville, Texas, U.S., on March 6, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters SpaceX founder Elon Musk said on Saturday (March 15, 2025) its massive Starship rocket would leave for Mars…
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Amid Kim Sae-ron scandal, Kim Soo-hyun reportedly removed as Prada’s brand ambassador
Read Latest News Kim Soo-Hyun and Kim Sae-Ron | Photo Credit: Instagram/ @soohyun_k216, AP Looks like the K-drama star Kim Soo-hyun’s alleged involvement in the untimely death of actor Kim Sae-ron will be making the headlines for a lot longer than what he would have anticipated. According to reports, amid the controversy, Soo-hyun has been…
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Ranbir Kapoor turns pallbearer at Deb Mukerjee’s funeral, Alia Bhatt, Jaya Bachchan pay last respects
Read Latest News Mumbai: Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor during the funeral of veteran actor-filmmaker Deb Mukherjee, in Mumbai, Friday, March 14, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Hindi film celebrities on Friday (March 14) paid their last respects to veteran actor Deb Mukherjee. The father of filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, Deb Mukherjee passed away at 83 due…
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Farah Khan had to ‘run’ around Abhishek Bachchan’s vanity van on the sets of Happy New Year
Read Latest News Farah Khan, Abhishek Bachchan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Farah Khan had to ‘chase’ Abhishek Bachchan around on the sets of her movie Happy New Year, the filmmaker revealed in a recent episode of her cooking show, Celebrity Masterchef. Abhishek Bachchan is seen in the recent feel-good drama film Be Happy. The…
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Hrithik Roshan recovering from knee injury, arrives on crutches at Deb Mukherjee’s funeral
Read Latest News Mumbai: Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan arrives to attend the funeral of veteran actor-filmmaker Deb Mukherjee, in Mumbai, Friday, March 14, 2025. Actor Hrithik Roshan has sustained a knee injury and the doctor has advised him to rest, the actor’s representative said on Friday (March 14). Earlier in the day, Hrithik was spotted…
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Ranbir Kapoor turns pallbearer at Deb Mukerjee’s funeral, Alia Bhatt, Jaya Bachchan pay last respects
Read Latest News Mumbai: Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor during the funeral of veteran actor-filmmaker Deb Mukherjee, in Mumbai, Friday, March 14, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Hindi film celebrities on Friday (March 14) paid their last respects to veteran actor Deb Mukherjee. The father of filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, Deb Mukherjee passed away at 83 due…
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NASA’s Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to return as SpaceX launches new crew to space station to replace them
Read Latest News The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft launches from the Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on March 14, 2025 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP The replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts launched to the International Space Station on Friday (March 14, 2025)…
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Aditya-L1 mission: IIA scientists report observations of a flareless coronal mass ejection from the solar atmosphere
Read Latest News The Aditya-L1 mission is India’s first scientific mission dedicated to studying the Sun. | Photo Credit: X/Ani/ISRO Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have reported observations of a flareless coronal mass ejection (CME) from the solar atmosphere with the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) instrument onboard Aditya-L1 mission. The Aditya-L1…
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‘Appu’ re-release: Theatres witness festive atmosphere as fans cheer for Puneeth Rajkumar
Read Latest News Fans celebrating the re-release of Puneeth Rajkumar’s ‘Appu’ at a single screen in Bengaluru on Friday. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN Kannada film Appu, released on April 26, 2002, catapulted its debut hero Puneeth Rajkumar to stardom. The film was re-released on March 14, s a part of the late actor’s 50th birth…
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‘Perusu’ movie review: ‘Stand-up comedy’ gets a new definition in Vaibhav’s mindless entertainer
Read Latest News A still from ‘Perusu’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A bit of googling tells how terminal erection or death erection is an actual condition that’s very much as shocking as it sounds. It is also the core idea behind director Ilango Ram’s Perusu, the remake of the director’s Sinhala-language comedy-drama Tentigo, which…
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Sustainable streets – The Hindu
Read Latest News If we ask visitors to the city what they notice the most, their answers may include buildings, streets, vehicles, gardens, and monuments. While a city cannot exist without buildings, buildings themselves cannot exist without streets. Streets are to a city what blood vessels are to the body. But are they significant enough…
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Visakhapatnam’s Biodiversity Park turns 23: A botanical treasure with over 2,000 plant species
Read Latest News As the first light of dawn enters the Biodiversity Park at Rani Chandramani Devi Government Hospital in Pedda Waltair in Visakhapatnam, the air hums with life. The rhythmic call of the cuckoo punctuates the morning stillness, as a gentle breeze flows through the lush expanse. A pair of spotted owlets peer curiously…
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LunARC on board Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 flies to the moon with 30,000 digital artworks
Read Latest News Blueghost Mission 1 lander… image from lunar surface | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement March marked a milestone in private space exploration as Texas-based Firefly Aerospace successfully landed its first robotic spacecraft, the Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander, on the moon. This technological feat was also a defining moment for art, as the…
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Did Lokesh Kanagaraj just confirm Aamir Khan’s casting in Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’?
Read Latest News The picture posted by Lokesh Kanagaraj on X | Photo Credit: @Dir_Lokesh/X Ever since Tamil superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming film, Coolie, went into production, speculations have been rife that Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is also part of the star-studded cast. While the makers announced the presence of superstars like Upendra and Akkineni Nagarjuna,…
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Local ticket to Manipur | In Guwahati, Manipuri Rice Hotels are testaments to stories of community and food
Read Latest News It is a busy weekday afternoon at Meitei Chakluk Manipuri Rice Hotel. Bidya Devi is preparing thalis. Bowls of ooti (mashed pea curry), eromba (a fermented fish-based dish), kangshoi (vegetable stew), atoiba (fish stew), singju (a perilla seed-based mix salad), and hawai (Manipuri dal), among other dishes, make up the plate. Fish is a staple in most Manipuri meals, but for her thali, Bidya ensures there are…
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‘F1 trailer: Brad Pitt and Damson Idris promise an electrifying battle on racing circuit
Read Latest News Brad Pitt in ‘F1’ movie. | Photo Credit: Apple TV/YouTube The makers of F1 have released the film’s trailer. Starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, the movie is directed by Joseph Kosinski. Brad Pitt plays Formula 1 race driver Sonny Hayes. He is described as “the best driver that never was.” Javier…
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Where your favourite restaurant chains are sourcing their ingredients from
Read Latest News Reliable vendors are an integral cog in the constantly innovating wheel of the food and beverage world. Culinary establishments recurrently order ingredients or have them grown exclusively. Here is how brands are customising supply chains for consistency in operations. Ingredient shot_Kappa chakka kandhari_photo by sanjay ramchandran copy Small batch sourcing Ponram Biriyani…
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A space in Kolkata where contemporary dance works find their true meaning
Read Latest News Padmini Chettur’s ‘Stilling’ staged as part of ‘Holding Space’ at Alipore Museum Since 2018, the Pickle Factory Dance Foundation has been a ‘holding space’ for the “practice, discourse and presentation of dance and movement work” within unusual spaces in Kolkata. In their just-concluded fifth season, they invited audiences to join them in…
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‘The Electric State’ movie review: 320 million reasons why the Russos have lost the plot
Read Latest News A still from ‘The Electric State’ | Photo Credit: Netflix The Russos are cooked. At this point, Netflix’s unwavering commitment to funding the brothers’ algorithmically engineered blockbusters feels like an expensive experiment in diminishing returns. A bloated and deeply confused adaptation of Simon Stalenhag’s somber, visually arresting illustrated novel, The Electric State…
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Screen Share | Sci-fi films that offer thrills, humour and an all-round good time
Read Latest News This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Robert Pattinson in a scene from “Mickey 17.” Post Parasite, there was always a chance that Bong Joon-ho would have gone all serious and incomprehensible. However, his follow-up to the multiple Oscar winner, Mickey 17, is that happy film that reminds us of the…
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Kochi’s vibrant birding community shares its experiences and favourite avian hotspots
Read Latest News The nightjar is generally considered an elusive bird. But it is often found in the thickets of the HMT Estate in Kalamassery. With no flamboyant feathers or a musical call to boast of, it has a few fans who go looking for it. This medium-sized nocturnal bird has a unique camouflage technique…
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When is the best time to spot blue whales and dolphins in Sri Lanka? A quick guide
Read Latest News For a weekend getaway, Sri Lanka presents a diverse array of experiences, including stunning beaches, lush forests, tea estates, cultural monuments, shopping malls and vibrant streets. The trio of towns Weligama, Mirissa, and Galle, on the country’s southern coast, offers a blend of experiences that epitomise the island’s diverse allure. Weligama —…
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‘Inn Galiyon Mein’ movie review: In the lanes of love and tolerance
Read Latest News A still from ‘Inn Galiyon Mein’. | Photo Credit: Zee Music Company/YouTube Sometimes, the timing of a film’s release makes it special. A few years back, Inn Galiyon Main would have been dubbed dated for repeating the obvious. Today, its theme is here and now. Mostly, social values inform a film, but sometimes, a social churn…
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’Black Mirror’ Season 7 trailer glimpses at U.S.S Callister sequel and a Bandersnatch reunion
Read Latest News Stills from ‘Black Mirror’ Season 7 | Photo Credit: Nick Wall/Netflix Netflix on Friday dropped the trailer of the much-anticipated seventh season of its popular dystopian sci-fi anthology series Black Mirror. Starring Awkwafina, Cristin Milioti and Emma Corrin, among others, the seventh season of the show premieres on Netflix on April 10.…
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Deb Mukherjee, veteran actor and Ayan Mukerji’s father, dies at 83; Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt to attend funeral
Read Latest News Deb Mukherjee, a veteran actor and the father of filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, passed away at the age of 83 on Friday. According to reports, he was suffering from age-released health issues. The actor, who began his career in 1965, acted in over a dozen films like Adhikar, Ek Bar Mooskura Do, Do…
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Yash’s ‘Toxic’: Hollywood action choreographer JJ Perry calls the film a ‘banger’
Read Latest News Yash and JJ Perry on the sets of ‘Toxic’. | Photo Credit: jjlocoperry/Instagram Hollywood action choreographer JJ Perry has shared his experience of working with Kannada superstar Yash for the upcoming film Toxic. A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film marks the latest project of Yash after the…
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‘Dilruba’ movie review: Kiran Abbavaram’s film is confusing than heartfelt
Read Latest News Rukshar Dhillon, Kiran Abbavaram in ‘Dilruba’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Dilruba, the romance-action drama starring Kiran Abbavaram, Rukshar Dhillon and Kathryn Davison, has a fairly intriguing premise. To make amends for a misstep from the past, an ex returns to her former boyfriend’s turf and helps him reconcile with a current…
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Assam in summer | Will the state be India’s next big travel destination?
Read Latest News I grew up in Guwahati in the 1990s, a time when Assam rarely made it to national conversations, let alone global news. It was often defined by insurgency, bandhs, and a sense of isolation — both geographical and cultural. Yet, life carried on in its own unhurried rhythm. Rainy mornings smelled of petrichor,…
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Watch ‘Mayabazar’, ‘Aditya 369’, ‘Kshana Kshanam’ at the Red Lorry Film Festival, Hyderabad
Read Latest News Poster of ‘Maya Bazar’ | Photo Credit: File photo Cinephiles in Hyderabad who love to watch a wide range of films, ranging from world cinema to Indian titles, can look forward to the Red Lorry Film Festival: Parallel Verse, to be held at Prasads Multiplex from March 21 to 23. The festival…
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Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ gets a new release date
Read Latest News New poster of ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ | Photo Credit: @MegaSuryaProd/X Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan’s much-awaited period action adventure, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, has locked a new release date. The film, which was earlier slated to release on March 29, will now release in theatres on May 9, owing to delays in…
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Alia Bhatt birthday: A collection of stories on the Bollywood star by The Hindu
Read Latest News Alia Bhatt | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is celebrating her 32nd birthday on Saturday, March 15. Regarded widely as one of the best Indian actors of the generation, Alia continues to be an inspiration to many young women. The star, daughter of director Mahesh Bhatt and actor Soni…
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House Beneath a Jackfruit Tree in Kerala features interconnected spaces, jaali work
Read Latest News House Beneath a Jackfruit Tree is a 3,700 sq.ft home | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When architect Safder Machilakath visited the 10,000 sq.ft plot on which he was to design a home, he was instantly drawn to a jackfruit tree on-site. “ Decades old, it sparked our imagination. We saw an opportunity…
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Picture of the week: the strength of women
Read Latest News A group of women executing deadlifts as part of the International Women’s Day event held at Manaveeyam Veedhi in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday (March 8). Shot on OnePlus #FramesofIndia | Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran Last year exactly 18,887 crimes were reported against women in Kerala according to data collected from the Crime Records Bureau.…
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‘Appu’ re-release: How an anti-hero film propelled the rise of Puneeth Rajkumar in Kannada cinema
Read Latest News In 2002, before the release of Puneeth Rajkumar’s debut film Appu, journalist Ravi Belagere whipped up a storm with his cover-page article in his popular tabloid Hai Bangalore. Writing about the buzz around the film, he posed a big question to his readers: Can the final horse from the stables of Dr…
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The Science Quiz | Discoveries that transformed their fields
Read Latest News Questions: 1. The accidental discovery of X in 1964 — even though its existence had been predicted in 1948 — set off a series of important studies into the evolution and structure of the universe. For example, in 1987-1988, the examination of one of its features suggested the universe was almost flat,…
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Who is Gauri Spratt? Meet Aamir Khan’s girlfriend from Bengaluru
Read Latest News Bollywood actor Aamir Khan during his pre-birthday celebration, in Mumbai | Photo Credit: PTI Bollywood star Aamir Khan introduced his girlfriend, Gauri Spratt, during an informal media interaction on the eve of his 60th birthday. While he requested the paparazzi to respect her privacy, he shared details about their relationship, revealing that…
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‘Universal Language’ movie review: Lost in translation, found in kindness
Read Latest News Produced in an era crowded with movies about division, Matthew Rankin’s ‘Universal Language’ stands out for its generosity, for the way it insists that compassion is always possible, even in an estranged world built on mistrust Source Link ~ Read More News like this ~ Don’t Miss Amazon’s Top Treasures & Fan…
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‘Be Happy’ movie review: Abhishek Bachchan hits the right beats in Remo D’Souza’s love letter to dance
Read Latest News Abhishek Bachchan and Inayat Verma in ‘Be Happy’ | Photo Credit: Prime Video An old Yiddish proverb goes, “Man makes plans, and God laughs.” However, Remo D’Souza’s latest directorial, Be Happy, is particularly painful as God takes to task a young girl who makes plans for a future she dreams of dancing…
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‘Court’ movie review: Priyadarshi leads a compelling drama directed by Ram Jagadeesh
Read Latest News The strength of Court: State Vs a Nobody, debut director Ram Jagadeesh’s Telugu film, lies in its simple yet powerful truth —that the world would be a better place if those in power carried out their duties with sincerity. In this case, the focus is on the judiciary. Through an underdog narrative,…
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‘The Diplomat’ movie review: Diplomacy for the Dummies
Read Latest News John Abraham in a still from ‘The Diplomat’ | Photo Credit: T-Series/YouTube In 2017, Uzma Ahmed made headlines when she was rescued from her abusive Pakistani husband by the Indian High Commission officials under the supervision of the then Minister of External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj. Director Shivam Nair joins forces with actor-producer…
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John Abraham meets Jaishankar ahead of ‘The Diplomat’ release, gifts external affairs minister a football jersey
Read Latest News John Abraham gifts External Affair Minister S. Jaishankar a football jersey | Photo Credit: X/ @DrSJaishankar Actor John Abraham met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday, just a day before the release of his latest film, The Diplomat. The film is inspired by a real-life rescue mission led by senior diplomat…
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Begum Parween Sultana: the empress of octaves
Read Latest News What happens when you hear the very voice you revered and listened to most of your life? You choke and struggle to focus on what is to be asked. This was the mood with which the barely 10-minute telephonic interview with the legendary Padma Bhushan awardee Begum Parween Sultana went. It was…
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The empress of octaves – The Hindu
Read Latest News What happens when you hear the very voice you revered and listened to most of your life? You choke and struggle to focus on what is to be asked. This was the mood with which the barely 10-minute telephonic interview with the legendary Padma Bhushan awardee Begum Parween Sultana went. It was…
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Bengaluru’s AVGC-XR sector goes pale as 110-year-old Technicolor closes shop
Read Latest News “The suddenness was truly shocking. It unfolded like a scene from a Hollywood horror movie — although most of our talent went into creating fun films for global audiences,” said a senior rigging artist, a professional who builds digital skeletons for 3D characters and objects in animation and visual effects. The artist,…
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Bengaluru’s AVGC-XR sector goes pale as 110-year-old Technicolor closes shop
Read Latest News Bengaluru “The suddenness was truly shocking. It unfolded like a scene from a Hollywood horror movie — although most of our talent went into creating fun films for global audiences,” said a senior rigging artist, a professional who builds digital skeletons for 3D characters and objects in animation and visual effects. The…
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Karimnagar-based film critic Ponnam Ravichandra to serve as jury member for IFFS Don Quixote Award for Feature Films
Read Latest News Karimnagar-based noted film critic and writer Ponnam Ravichandra has been selected as one of the jury members for the International Federation of Film Societies’ (IFFS) Don Quixote Award for Feature Films. The other members of the jury are Rakshya Singh Rana (Nepal) and Joan Marc Montiel Diaz (Spain), according to a press…
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Carnatic musician TM Krishna and comedian-performer Alexander Babu on music, mania and mountains
Read Latest News Carnatic musician T M Krishna and comedian-performer Alexander Babu at The Hindu Fridays | Photo Credit: Shivaraj S Just as he ambled on stage at The Hindu’s art deco office building, Alexander Babu, performer and comedian extraordinaire, said that he came prepared with a line that would elicit initial giggles. It was…
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Centre makes ‘quantum hubs’ operational
Read Latest News The Centre has made operational “hubs” in four leading institutions to develop quantum computer technology and earmarked funds for them, according to information made public in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (March 12, 2025). Uttar Pradesh, with an allocation of ₹28.7 crore during 2024-25, leads States funded by the Department of Science…
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A look at popular haleem spots in Visakhapatnam this Ramzan
Read Latest News Haleem and parathas dished out at Hotel Daspalla for Ramzan in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: KR Deepak As the holy month of Ramzan unfolds, the streets of Visakhapatnam come alive with the aroma of haleem simmering in large cauldrons. This hearty dish is a rich blend of meat, lentils, wheat, and aromatic…
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‘Om Kaali Jai Kaali’ trailer: Vemal returns to the world of OTT with this raw and gritty revenge drama
Read Latest News Vemal in a still from ‘Om Kaali Jai Kaali’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement After making a stellar debut in the world of OTT with ZEE5’s Vilangu (2022), actor Vemal is back in the same space with a raw and rooted tale. The actor is playing the lead in JioHotstar’s upcoming Hotstar Specials…
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How music deepens the colours of Holi
Read Latest News Krishna Celebrating Spring Festival of Holi, c1770-1780. Painting from Kangra, Punjab Hills, at Victoria and Albert Museum. Artist Unknown. | Photo Credit: CM Dixon/Heritage Images/Getty Images Holi is the festival of abandon, of barriers broken, of celebration without restraint. Probably why, of all the Indian festivals, Holi is inextricably linked with song…
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How META 2025 continues to celebrate inclusivity and diversity in Theatre
Read Latest News A father beseeching the system to return his son, a mixologist hiding his Dalit identity to serve a casteist society, and a village struggling to find ways to survive the eccentric diktats of its ruler — these are some of the works to be staged at the ongoing META-2025 (Mahindra Excellence in…
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Aamir Khan introduces his new partner, Gauri Spratt, on 60th birthday
Read Latest News Actor Aamir Khan. | Photo Credit: Manvender Vashist Lav Aamir Khan introduced his new partner, girlfriend Gauri Spratt, on his 60th birthday. Khan met the press in Mumbai on Thursday (March 13) to celebrate his birthday and was joined by Spratt. Khan and Spratt first met 25 years ago and reconnected one-and-a-half…
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Inventors from Hyderabad-based LVPEI get Australian patent for potential therapy to treat damaged corneas
Read Latest News (From left) Dr. Sayan Basu and Dr. Vivek Singh, inventors from L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement Two inventors from L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in Hyderabad have been granted an Australian patent for a cell therapy that can be used to repair damaged corneas from a variety…
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Mixed bag of music comes to Bengaluru this weekend
Read Latest News Zero1 Fest March 14, 10 am onwards Chamara Vajra, Jayamahal Entry: Zero1byzerodha.com/fest Taba Chake The festival season goes from strength to strength this week with a multi-genre lineup of artistes performing to cap off the Zero1 Fest by Zerodha. While the conference side of the event with panel discussions and keynote speakers…
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Restaurant takeover: Fireback Goa brings Thai cuisine to Chennai
Read Latest News Banana Leaf Wrapped Sea Bass | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Coast to coast, straight from the shores of North Goa’s Siolim-Bardez, Thailand’s maritime cuisine is making a three-day stop at Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa, Mahabalipuram, from March 14. Restaurant and bar Fireback — known for its mastery over authentic Thai…
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Aamir Khan confirms starting work on dream project Mahabharat
Read Latest News Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has confirmed starting his dream project on Mahabharata, and opened up on a potential sequel to his 1994 hit comedy drama ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ with Salman Khan Source Link ~ Read More News like this ~ Don’t Miss Amazon’s Top Treasures & Fan Favorites! Click to see the…
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‘Ganika’ | Were the nautch girls of British India the original influencers?
Read Latest News In the lushly produced coffee table book Ganika: In the Visual Culture of the 19th-20th Century India, edited by art historian and curator Seema Bhalla, the world of courtesans comes to life. Over eight essays, including two by Bhalla herself, the book marks the journey of courtesans from the tradition of the…
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‘Stranger Things’ star Sadie Sink joins Tom Holland in ‘Spider-Man 4’
Read Latest News Sadie Sink attends the special screening of Searchlight Pictures’ ‘O’Dessa’ at Metrograph on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in New York | Photo Credit: CJ RIVERA Stranger Things star Sadie Sink has been cast alongside Tom Holland in the highly anticipated Spider-Man 4. The film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, best known for…
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‘Stork sister’ Purnima Devi Barman and her ‘hargila army’ in Assam
Read Latest News Purnima Devi Barman, a wildlife biologist from Assam, is the unexpected commander of a large, and powerful army. Globally, she is now known as the Stork Sister. The only Indian woman featured in TIME’s Women of the Year 2025 list for her contributions to conservation, Barman is renowned for her pioneering efforts to…
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Ramzan orders peak at small-scale snacks production units in Thiruvananthapuram
Read Latest News Sabeena S dips the masala ball carefully into the maida batter, coats it with vermicelli and makes a dent in the centre with a spoon. Once a batch is ready, they are deep fried and boiled quail eggs are placed inside the dent. A kilikkoodu or bird’s nest is ready. Each is…
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Italian musician Albert Hera interview on circle singing, epic jazz, and more
Read Latest News Albert Hera’s presence is meditative. When I meet him on a sultry evening at Shoonya Centre for Art and Somatic Practices at Lalbagh, Bengaluru, he speaks Italian in a measured, thoughtful manner. Our conversation begins not with notes or technique, but with something more visceral, more human. During his commute in Bengaluru…
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Ranbir Kapoor shares ‘Brahmastra 2’, ‘Love & War’ updates at Alia Bhatt’s pre-birthday celebration
Read Latest News Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor (L) takes part in the birthday celebrations of his actress wife Alia Bhatt, in Mumbai on March 13, 2025. | Photo Credit: SUJIT JAISWAL Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor on Thursday hosted a special celebration ahead of his wife and star Alia Bhatt’s 32nd birthday. At the event, the…
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Ayo Edebiri got ‘insane death threats’ after Elon Musk shared fake report about her replacing Johnny Depp in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’
Read Latest News Ayo Edebiri attends the premiere of the film ‘Opus’ | Photo Credit: MARIO ANZUONI Actor Ayo Edebiri, known for starring in The Bear, has said she received “insane death threats” after Elon Musk shared a fake news report which claimed she was a part of a film franchise. Musk shared a fake…
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50 years of ‘Sholay’: Watching the cult classic in an equally iconic theatre
Read Latest News Raj Mandir theatre during the 50th year special screening of ‘Sholay’ | Photo Credit: Gopinath Rajendran As a journalist who predominantly covers Tamil cinema, the most exciting part about the recent IIFA 2025 itinerary was the opportunity to catch Sholay. The screening was a part of the film’s 50th anniversary and as…
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The Psychology of Colour: How hues affect our moods
Read Latest News Colour is more than just a visual sensation; it’s a powerful force that subtly shapes our moods, behaviours, and even our subconscious thoughts. From the vibrant hues that invigorate us to the soothing shades that calm our minds, colour holds an undeniable influence over our experiences. Science of colour psychology Colours aren’t…
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HC quashes complaint against Kailash Kher for hurting religious feelings in song; says no malicious intent
Read Latest News File picture of singer Kailash Kher at the Jaipur Literature Festival | Photo Credit: ANI Intolerance and dissent from the orthodoxy have been a bane of Indian society, the Bombay High Court said, quoting author A.G. Noorani, while quashing a complaint against singer Kailash Kher for allegedly hurting religious sentiments with a…
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Imtiaz Ali on Shahid and Kareena sharing stage at IIFA: People are now asking me about ‘Jab We Met’ sequel
Read Latest News Director Imtiaz Ali during the Jaipur Literature Festival, in Jaipur, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025; Bollywood actors Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan during the IIFA Awards, in Jaipur, Saturday, March 8, 2025. | Photo Credit: VISHAL BHATNAGAR/PTI Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has said that he finds it interesting that people are asking him…
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‘Stan Lee: The Final Chapter’ trailer: New documentary reveals Lee suffered elder abuse in final years
Read Latest News Stan Lee, and his former manager Max Anderson, in a still from ‘Stan Lee: The Final Chapter’ | Photo Credit: Stan Lee The Final Chapter/YouTube The trailer of Stan Lee: The Final Chapter, a new documentary film on the tumulous final years of Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee, promises to expose the…
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Column | Fire, fidelity and an inhuman heritage
Read Latest News A sati-stone at Veerabhadra temple in Andhra Pradesh In Europe, Christian clergy burnt alive women suspected of being Satan-worshipping witches. In Arabia, the ‘People of the Ditch’ were martyrs who chose death by fire rather than giving up Islam. The theatre of death in matters of faith is very much part of…
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Science for all newsletter How bird songs have evolved?
Read Latest News (This article forms a part of the Science for All newsletter that takes the jargon out of science and puts the fun in! Subscribe now!) Birds have long fascinated scientists and nature lovers alike with the rich variety of sounds they produce. From melodic songs to sharp alarm calls, bird vocalisations serve…
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When an air crash ended actor Soundarya’s flying career
Read Latest News Actor Soundarya. | Photo Credit: SAMPATH KUMAR GP Actor Soundarya’s flying career was cut short when she passed away in an aircraft crash on April 17, 2004. Soundarya, who died at 32, had starred opposite superstars such as Rajinikanth, Vishnuvardhan and Mohanlal, apart from her appearance with Amitabh Bachchan in a Hindi…
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ISRO undocks SpaDex satellites – The Hindu
Read Latest News Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launches Polar Satellite Launch vehicle (PSLV-C60) with two Space Docking Experiment (SpaDex) satellites and 24 other innovative payloads into orbit from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), in Sriharikota on December 30, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully undocked the…
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Passenger vehicles wholesales rise 2% in Feb 2025, two-wheeler sales drop 9% YoY: SIAM
Read Latest News Representational image of cars in a parking lot in Mysuru | Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram Passenger vehicles (PV) domestic wholesales in February 2025 increased 2% year on year (YoY) to 3,77,689 units as per data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Thursday (March 13, 2025). While three-wheeler wholesales…
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Spanish fossils may represent unknown ancient human species
Read Latest News Archaelogists work on excavation at level TE7 of the Sima del Elefante site at Sierra de Atapuerca, near Burgos, Spain, in this undated handout image released on March 12, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters Scientists have unearthed in Spain fossilised facial bones roughly 1.1 million to 1.4 million years old that may…
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Payal Kapadia, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal join Kani Kusruti, Jeo Baby to produce ‘Guptam’
Read Latest News (clockwise from top left) Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, Payal Kapadia and Kani Kusruti, poster of ‘Guptam’, director Kunjila Mascillamani, and Jeo Baby | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement, Instagram, and H. VIBHU All We Imagine As Light-director Payal Kapadia and Girls Will Be Girls-producers Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have joined actor…
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Aamir Khan turns 60: Six iconic movie scenes to celebrate with
Read Latest News Stills from across Aamir Khan’s filmography Just like that… Aamir Khan is 60. One of the biggest stars of Indian cinema, Khan — a producer’s son who learned to combine commerce and craft, with his films conquering far-off territories including China — has committed several memorable moments to screen. He broke out as…
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The joy of dancing as a duo
Read Latest News Rangasri Raghunathan and Nandhini Jeeva. | Photo Credit: RAGHUNATHAN SR There is always a joy in dancing as a duo, and this was evident in the Bharatanatyam recital of Nandhini Jeeva and Rangasri Raghunathan. Disciples of Mythili Sridharan, they performed for Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha. The recital began with Pushpanjali, followed by Purandaradasar’s…
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Hyderabad musician Vivek Venugopal’s fusion with the Bolshoi and Russian National Orchestra
Read Latest News Vivek Venugopal (third from left) with Russian musicians | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Composer Vivek Venugopal’s latest album combines two works — ‘Raga Poems, Op. 22’ and ‘Liberation, Op. 18’. Recorded in Moscow with musicians from the Bolshoi Theatre and the Russian National Orchestra, the album is a blend of Indian and…
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Kiran Abbavaram interview: ‘Dilruba’ is sensitive in its portrayal of relationships
Read Latest News Rukshar Dhillon and Kiran Abbavaram in ‘Dilruba’ When actor Kiran Abbavaram begins this interview at his office in Film Nagar, Hyderabad, soon after a press conference, one expects him to come up with repetitive answers, since he has been promoting his new Telugu film, Dilruba, for a while. But he speaks candidly,…
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Kim Soo-Hyun’s Instagram post on day of Kim Sae-Ron’s death sparks backlash
Read Latest News Kim Soo-Hyun and Kim Sae-Ron | Photo Credit: Instagram/ @soohyun_k216, AP South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun is facing backlash after an old Instagram post resurfaced following the death of actress Kim Sae-ron. The post, shared on February 16, showed images from his birthday celebration, coinciding with the day Kim Sae-ron was found…
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ to stream on Disney+, release date and details
Read Latest News A still from ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ | Photo Credit: Disney+ Mufasa: The Lion King, which released to tremendous success to audiences in theaters, is set to make its streaming debut on Disney+ on March 26, 2025. The film, a prequel to The Lion King (2019), explores Mufasa’s journey from an orphaned…
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John Abraham reveals Steven Spielberg, Charlize Theron praised his performance in Deepa Mehta’s ‘Water’
Read Latest News Steven Spielberg; John Abraham in a still from ‘Water’ | Photo Credit: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni and Netflix Bollywood star John Abraham has said that renowned Hollywood filmmaker Steven Spielberg and Hollywood star Charlize Theron praised him for his performance in filmmaker Deepa Mehta’s 2005 film Water, a recognition he said he didn’t receive…
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Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan visit Aamir Khan ahead of his 60th birthday; ‘Andaz Apna Apna 2’ in the talks?
Read Latest News FILE: Bollywood actors Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding bash, in Jamnagar, Saturday, March 2, 2024 | Photo Credit: – Ahead of Aamir Khan’s 60th birthday, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan were seen visiting the former at his Mumbai residence on Wednesday…
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Michelle Obama launches new weekly podcast series: where to listen, guest list, and more
Read Latest News The first two episodes of the IMO podcast by Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson was premiered on March 12. Photo: @michelleobama/Instagram Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, launched a new weekly podcast series titled “IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson”. The series will feature guests from the entertainment,…
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Three-time Congress MLA Jagga Reddy to set the silver screen ablaze
Read Latest News Congress leader and TPCC working president T Jagga Reddy enters into films with a Pan India film. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Known for his contentious political speeches and ‘controversy, thy name’, senior Congress leader Turupu Jayaprakash Reddy is getting ready to set the silver screen ablaze with a movie titled ‘Jagga…
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easy like sunday morning quiz berty ashley
Read Latest News A molecular biologist from Madurai, our quizmaster enjoys trivia and music, and is working on a rock ballad called ‘Coffee is a Drink, Kaapi is an Emotion’. @bertyashley Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning Liverpool mascot Mighty Red scoops ice cream at a store in San Jose, California. What is the shop famous…
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Read Latest News Sherlock Holmes would often dazzle his sidekick, Dr. Watson, with his deductions and observations about the people around them. Watson would express his admiration and wonder before Holmes patiently explained the reasoning that led him to those conclusions. It would all seem so simple to Watson, after the explanation, that Watson wondered…
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Celebrating Kali: The goddess of time and timelessness through dance
Read Latest News A still from the dance production Mahakali | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mahakali. The name evokes either extreme devotion or fear. Kali is known to represent the ultimate reality, which goes beyond the realm of time and darkness. She is described as the embodiment of feminine power, strength and resilience. And, these…
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The Sunday Crossword No. 3349
Read Latest News The Sunday Crossword No. 3349 Source Link ~ Read More News like this ~ Don’t Miss Amazon’s Top Treasures & Fan Favorites! Click to see the hottest picks everyone’s talking about! ~ AliExpress’s Most-Loved Finds Are Here! Don’t miss out on these Top Treasures & Fan Favorites! . . Bestsellers in Jewellery…
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Stories of valour come alive in Bengaluru with ‘Abhaya-Women Who Dared’
Read Latest News Carnatic vocalist Chitra Srikrishna | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Abhaya- Women Who Dared is a celebration of women where verses from the past meet voices of the present. Renowned Carnatic vocalist Chitra Srikrishna has curated the event, which will feature poetry by 8th Century women poets of India. It will be presented…
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Will Musk be expelled from the Royal Society? | Explained
Read Latest News U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk shake hands in front of a Tesla cybertruck, at the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 11. | Photo Credit: REUTERS The story so far: The 365-year-old Royal Society in Britain, one of the most reputed scientific institutions in the world, is…
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The promise of mycelium bricks
Read Latest News The mycelia of an oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) growing in a petri dish of ground coffee seeds. | Photo Credit: Tobi Kellner In the light of climate change, the construction industry like many others is considering how it can reduce its carbon footprint and become more sustainable. One opportunity is concerned with…
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Former DRDO chief Satheesh Reddy to inaugurate Gora Techno Hub today
Read Latest News Gora Techno Hub Chairman Dr. G. Samaram addressing the media conference in Vijayawada on Tuesday (March 12, 2025). | Photo Credit: K.V.S. GIRI Former Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister G. Satheesh Reddy will inaugurate Gora Techno Hub, a new initiative launched by Atheist Centre,…
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A look at Chennai’s Iftar trail this Ramadan
Read Latest News Abid’s Abid Zahid, the proprietor of Abid’s, has made elaborate arrangements for Iftar and Salah (prayer) this Ramzan. The buffet features flavours from Hyderabad, West Asia and Kerala, offering a variety of juices, snacks, kebabs, biryani, mandi, nombu kanji, and an assortment of desserts. New additions to this year’s menu include fried…
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Police check security measures at homestays and resorts in Chikkamagaluru
Read Latest News Chikkamagaluru police visited homestays and resorts in the district to check if the owners took enough measures for the safety of tourists. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chikkamagaluru police were visiting homestays, resorts and lodges in the district on March 11 and 12 to check if the owners took enough care of…