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Ram Mohan Library: A 120-year-old treasure trove of books in Vijayawada

At a time when libraries are losing their sheen owing to a lack of patronage, the century-old Ram Mohan Library in Vijaywada continues to attract book lovers to its vast collection of books and its illustrious history




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Library rooted in Gandhian principles turns a boon to book lovers in Andhra Pradesh

Home to over 35,000 books on various subjects, the Sarada Grandhalaya at Anakapalle has been serving society for over eight decades




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Parental behaviour closely associated with adolescents’ excessive Internet use, finds NIMHANS study

The study showed that decreased care and increased control from the mother, high autonomy from father and increased rejection from both parents as risk factors associated with adolescent internet excessive use




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Vennela Kishore to headline ‘Chaari 111’, a spy action comedy

Telugu comedy actor Vennela Kishore to play the hero in director T.G. Keerthi Kumar’s spy action comedy ‘Chaari 111’




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69th National Film Awards: ‘RRR’, ‘Pushpa - The Rise’ lead as Telugu films grab 10 awards; Allu Arjun is best actor

S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’ bagged six awards, followed by ‘Pushpa - The Rise’, ‘Uppena’ and ‘Konda Polam’ at the 69th National Film Awards. Allu Arjun won the award for best actor, while ‘RRR’ was declared the best popular film for providing wholesome entertainment




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‘Gandeevadhari Arjuna’ movie review: Slick and well intended, albeit tepidly

Along with noble intentions, director Praveen Sattaru and actor Varun Tej’s slick Telugu thriller drama ‘Gandeevadhari Arjuna’ needed a smarter script




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How to serve a sadya in the traditional way

Here is a quick guide to serving a traditional sadya for Onam. The sadya has several regional variations in Kerala. There are also differences in the way it is served and cooked




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Decomposed body of woman found at construction site near Hyderabad




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School Education Department issues safety directives ahead of monsoon

School authorities told to stay alert and ensure that children do not go near the ponds or tanks in the area to play; electrical connections to be checked




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September rejig: It’s advantage small films after ‘Salaar’ postpones its release

With ‘Salaar’ deferring its September 28 release date and ‘Skanda’ vying for that long weekend, a bunch of smaller Telugu films are poised to release in the preceding weekends




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Rakshit Shetty: We believed that ‘Sapta Sagaradaache Ello’ will find takers in Telugu

Ahead of the release of ‘Sapta Sagaralu Dhaati’, the Telugu version of the Kannada romance saga ‘Sapta Sagaradhaache Ello’, Rakshit Shetty, Hemanth Rao and Rukmini Vasanth assert that they believed their film would travel far and wide




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Watch | Inside Hyderabad’s first train-themed restaurant

A video on Pariwar Foodexpress, the first train-themed restaurant at any railway station in Telangana 




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Director Vassishta: The audience can expect to see Chiranjeevi in an entertaining fantasy film like ‘Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari’

Director Vassishta opens up on his next film starring Chiranjeevi and says it will be a fantasy entertainer, steeped in visual effects, in which the superstar will play a mature character befitting his stature and age




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Elaborate arrangements made for Ganesh idol immersion in Hyderabad: KCR




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‘Our goal was to bring intelligent conversations to Hyderabad’

Since 2005 Manthan as a platform succeeded in hosting 450 speakers in their monthly events, and about 65 speakers at the annual Samvaad




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Srikanth Nagothi: In ‘Month of Madhu’, I have tried to not judge the characters portrayed by Swathi and Naveen Chandra

Director Srikanth Nagothi holds forth on his Telugu film ‘Month of Madhu’ that features Swathi and Naveen Chandra as a middle-class couple




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New menu of Chettinad Canteen in Coimbatore features kavuni arisi appam, bun parotta and more

From feather-light ‘kavanarisi appam’ in coconut milk and ‘kuzhi paniyaram’ served with ‘pepper kaadai’ to the classic ‘adi kumayam’ in ice cream, what makes this new menu tick at the Chettinad Canteen




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How Bloom In Green festival is attempting to spread the message of community and conscious living

Krishnagiri is set to host the fourth edition Bloom In Green festival from December 15 to 18




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Festival of lights, a display of antique oil lamps in Hyderabad

Antique collectors oil lamps on display at The Purple Turtles in Hyderabad




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Silent traffic jams: How Aizawl’s road etiquette is a sign of a broader peace

The MLA from Aizawl South 3 assembly constituency narrates her experience of traversing the narrow lanes and roads of Mizoram’s capital




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The AlUla trump card | How Saudi Arabia is reopening the Incense Road

Immersive museums, historic digs and a heterogeneous workforce are helping pave the way as Saudi Arabia pivots from a carbon-based economy to a culture-focused one




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Women who drive SUVs in Thiruvananthapuram form a group to explore new paths of adventure

The women want to go on offroading trips and on long-distance drives




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Composer Vipin Mishra rides to Zanskar Valley with friends to record nomadic music

The travel resulted in a docu-series titled Folkroad, which was screened recently at the Red Lorry Festival in Mumbai.




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An appetite for adventure

Meet Nellie Bly the journalist who became famous for travelling around the world in 72 days and beat the fictional record set by Phileas Fogg in Jules Verne’s classic novel Around the World in 80 Days.




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South Asia’s highest ‘land art’ festival set in Ladakh reflects on climate change

Art at an altitude of 3,500 metres? South Asia’s highest contemporary land art festival is back with its second edition in Ladakh with site-specific installations and sustainable sculptures



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Disney Adventure cruise ship to set sail from Singapore in 2025

Disney Cruise Line’s new vessel Disney Adventure will house seven immersive experience zones inspired by Disney, Pixar, and Marvel worlds




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A Chennai-based medical practitioner’s coffee table book captures the Himalayas across the seasons and terrains over two decades

How life changing is the Himalayan range? Dr Periyathiruvadi, a Chennai-based medical practitioner and founder of Lister Metropolis, has curated a coffee table book of photos from the mountains to answer this question




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Heritage sites to adventure treks, destinations to explore near Hyderabad

Trek, cycle or go on a long drive this season. From forts to wildlife sanctuaries, there is a plethora of destinations to explore from Hyderabad




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Ahmedabad’s tryst with history, architecture and past

My first solo trip led me to Ahmedabad, a city that perfectly blends modern flair with rich traditions. I loved every second of diving into its vibrant history, enjoying fragrant chai, and savouring delicious khakhra. It was a journey full of striking contrasts and unforgettable moments. Here are my top five favourite places that I will revisit in a heartbeat! Join us in exploring this vibrant city, where history is etched in every wall and time takes a break, allowing us to peer into the past.




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An Indian stargazing guide: From Ladakh to Pench

TheAstro-tourismscene in India is rapidly expanding beyond the borders of Ladakh and Uttarakhand. Join us as we look up at the night sky in Pench, Nagaland and the Andamans




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Dark Tourism: A journey through history’s shadows

Imagine standing amidst the ruins of a city once devastated by tragedy. The air is heavy with history, the ground scarred by the past. This is the essence of dark tourism, a unique form of travel that explores places associated with historical catastrophes. For many travel enthusiasts, it’s a journey that goes beyond typical sightseeing, offering a powerful connection to the past.




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Explore Ahmedabad in just 24 hours

If you have just 24 hours in this historic city, here is our quick guide on where to go, and what to eat, and clock in those elusive 10,000 steps




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Boney M, Akon and an exclusive Japan arena — Here’s why you should head to Shillong Cherry Blossom Music Festival

In its fourth edition, Shillong Cherry Blossom Music Festival brings icons like Boney M. and Akon on stage and ropes in Japan as its partner country




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Leader of Opposition urges crackdown on criminals to restore public confidence




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AIADMK leader seeks DCGI action on spurious drugs




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Three arrested for assaulting trader in Puducherry




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L-G, CM briefed about plans to implement World Bank, ADB aided projects in Puducherry




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AIADMK flays Speaker for flouting parliamentary conventions and rules




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Chief Justice of Madras HC calls on Lt. Governor at Raj Nivas




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AIADMK demands setting up of CBI unit in Puducherry




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Attempts to regulate Auroville’s functioning are met with resistance and litigation, says Madras HC

Justice Anita Sumanth refuses to issue a writ of quo warranto against seven individuals representing the Working Committee of the Residents’ Assembly




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Puducherry Liberation Day celebrations should be held at Kizhoor: Ramadass

The Chief Minister should hoist the national flag at Kizhoor memorial instead of organising the celebrations on Beach Road, the former Puducherry MP urged.




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NLCIL bags Swachhata Pakhwada Award




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Police hold meeting with traders




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Traffic arrangements in place for shopping ahead of Deepavali festival




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CPI leader to attend meet in China




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BJP leader dismisses reports linking him to cash seizure




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AIADMK protest against non-distribution of free rice, sugar

AIADMK secretary A. Anbalagan and former MLA A. Baskar led the demonstration against the govt.’s ‘failure’ to supply free rice and sugar as promised; the former alleged that only beneficiaries in constituencies of those in power received the gift




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Basketball stadium inaugurated in Auroville

The project, initially launched in 2018, was expedited over the last couple of years after securing essential resources and funding




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Frequent accidents on a small stretch of main road causes concern

Around 28 motorists were killed in accidents on the 9-km-stretch from Thavalakuppam to Mullodai on Puducherry-Cuddalore Road last year