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When people head to a tiger reserve for the ‘Santhanakoodu’ festival
Gazalatty Dargah is believed to be built on land donated by Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore. It is located in the core area of the reserve in the Bhavanisagar Forest Range in Erode district. People from three States throng the dargah three days every year
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Rettamalai Srinivasan, the Tamil ‘thatha’ who fought for the rights of Dalits
Born in 1859 in Chengalpattu, Srinivasan played a pivotal role in mobilising the marginalised sections. He ran journals for highlighting the sufferings of his people, fought for their rights in the Madras Legislative Council, and served in the Justice Party — with the sole aim of uplifting the vulnerable groups
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Privacy violations, gender disparities, and inclusivity gaps plague Bengaluru’s public toilets, finds study
Research conducted by R.V. University’s Centre for Disability Justice and Inclusion (CDJI) and Centre for Gender Studies (CGS) sheds light on the alarming state of public sanitation facilities across the city
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CBI arrests Ashish Pandey in connection with financial irregularities at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital
Pandey is a doctor and leader of the student wing of the Trinamool Congress
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Job fair in Cuddalore on October 19
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Trial courts have to mention serial numbers of old currencies in their orders of releasing notes seized prior to demonetisation: Karnataka High Court
‘Recipients of such old notes will not be able to exchange them for new ones if serial numbers are not mentioned in court orders’
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Central official visits veena-making centre in Eluru district
Ravindra Gautam appeals to enthusiasts to learn making veena, by undergoing a five-month course offered along with a stipend
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New projects on the anvil at Kerala University: Bindu
She inaugurates Computer Artifacts Museum and automatic weather monitoring system at Kerala State Science and Technology Museum
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IIT Madras launches cyber commandos training for police
The focus is on proactive cyber defense and international cybercrime conventions
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Low wages, bad working conditions and normalisation of violence is the story of Karnataka’s women garment workers, finds report
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President Murmu asks students to pursue integrity and character
President Murmu asked students to adopt the highest moral values as part of their behaviour and work style
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Amid ongoing agitations in Kolkata, foreign exports of Kumartuli’s Durga idols see hike
Kumartuli’s artisans witnessed a drop in orders for Durga idols this year, in light of the ongoing agitation in the city and with many Durga Puja organisers rejecting the Trinamool government’s honorarium in protest.
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Coldplay tour: BookMyShow files FIR in case of exorbitant tickets
BookMyShow filed an FIR against an unidentified individual for black marketing Coldplay concert tickets. The ticketing platform is investigating contact details and social media accounts suspected of involvement. No arrests have been made yet. BookMyShow emphasized no connections with unauthorized resellers and is cooperating with the police and Economic Offence Wing in their investigation.
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National workshop on market intelligence and digital innovations opens in Thiruvananthapuram
Minister says government introduced several initiatives aimed at increasing farmers’ income by 50%
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After 22 years, 30-year-old son mows down father’s murderer
Gopal Singh Bhati, after waiting 22 years, avenged his father's death by deliberately mowing down Nakhat Singh Bhati, who, along with his brothers, had been convicted of Gopal's father's murder in 2002. Gopal meticulously planned the act, purchasing a pickup truck just a week prior.
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Decks cleared for Periyar memorial in Alappuzha
The Kerala government transfers the ownership of 54 cents of revenue ‘poramboke’ land to the Tamil Nadu government as reflected in the office records of Arookutty village in Cherthala taluk
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Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk free, say Delhi cops; no, say pleas in HC
Delhi Police has released climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his associates, and lifted prohibitory orders against protests in New Delhi. However, some petitioners contend Wangchuk still faces certain restrictions. The Delhi High Court has allowed further affidavits to clarify the situation.
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Mortal remains of deceased soldier Thomas Cherian reaches Thiruvananthapuram
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