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Kerala to launch more projects to encourage pilgrim tourism

December 12, 202478 Views

Tourism Minister Mohamed Riyas launches multilingual Sabarimala Microsite and E-brochure Kerala Tourism has launched a multi-language microsite and an e-brochure providing comprehensive information about Sabarimala. Tourism and Public Works Minister PA Mohamed Riyas launched the two initiatives at a function here on Wednesday. The multilingual microsite provides pilgrims across the country with information about the hill shrine's traditions, customs, and culture, as well as the latest updates and geographical insights. The site is available in five languages: English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada. It also includes short footage providing all the details of southern India’s prominent pilgrim site. “The microsite and e-brochure are vital steps towards including our heritag...

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‘Little Louvre’ gets its modern art addition

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December 8, 202485 Views

Will be home to one of the world’s most important collections of 20th century Italian art Milan’s Brera boosts its cultural cachet with an overdue modern art wing and Leonardo’s Last Supper Milan’s Pinacoteca di Brera museum, conceived under Napoleon as a “little Louvre,” is finally getting a modern art addition first envisioned more than 50 years ago with the opening Sunday of Palazzo Citterio, home to one of the world’s most important collections of 20th century Italian art. Completing the project long beset by shifting priorities, periods of neglect and most recently an ill-fated architectural vision was a priority for Brera director Angelo Crespi when he took over in January. Italy’s then-culture minister set Dec. 7 — the feast day for Milan’s patron St. Ambrose — as...

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Restored Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens, five years after fire

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December 7, 202485 Views

The centuries-old Paris landmark Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens on Saturday, five-and-a-half years after a devastating fire destroyed its spire and roof and brought the entire Gothic masterpiece within minutes of collapsing. The 860-year-old medieval building has been meticulously restored, with a new spire and rib vaulting, its flying buttresses and carved stone gargoyles returned to their past glory and the white stone and gold decorations shining brighter than ever. View of a light show rehearsal on the facade of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, five-and-a-half years after a fire ravaged the Gothic masterpiece, on the eve of reopening ceremonies in Paris, France, December 6, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier The restoration, a spectacular achievement in just five years for a str...

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Persian onager returns to Saudi Arabia after more than 100 years

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December 7, 2024137 Views

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve has reintroduced the Persian onager to Saudi Arabia, marking the species' return to the Kingdom after more than a century of absence. In April 2024, seven Persian onagers were translocated from the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature's Shaumari Reserve in Jordan to the Reserve, establishing the first wild population in the Kingdom in over a century. Following their 935-kilometer journey, the onagers have adapted well to their new habitat, with the birth of the first foal in the Reserve—a significant milestone in rewilding efforts for both the Reserve and Saudi Arabia. "These are the first free running onager seen in Saudi Arabia since their extinction in the early 1900s. Historically celebrated ...

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Which are the US airports with most delays and cancellations

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December 6, 202486 Views

As travelers gear up for the busy holiday season, navigating the unpredictable flight landscape will be more crucial than ever. New data analyzed by InsureMyTrip researchers reveals which U.S. airports have experienced the highest (and lowest) percentage of delays and cancellations in 2024. Whether you're visiting family across the US or jetting off for a winter vacation, knowing which airports to avoid could save you time and frustration during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. San Francisco and Buffalo: Travel Hotspots with the Most DisruptionsSan Francisco International (SFO) takes the top spot for the highest percentage of delayed flights this year, with 37.18% of flights delayed between January and June 2024. Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) saw t...

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New York museum unveils ‘Apex’ – an almost complete Stegosaurus

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December 6, 2024108 Views

The American Museum of Natural History revealed the identity of its latest resident on Thursday - "Apex," one of the most complete specimens ever discovered of the plant-eating dinosaur Stegosaurus, known for the upright plates on its back and a spiky tail. To excited gasps from an audience of school children, the museum pulled back a beige curtain to reveal the 11-foot (3.4-meter) tall, 20-foot (6-meter) long skeleton of the Jurassic Period dinosaur. A Stegosaurus fossil nicknamed Apex is unveiled to the media at the American Museum of Natural History, in New York City, U.S., December 5, 2024. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton "People are really excited about this fossil because Stegosaurus is an iconic dinosaur," said the museum's dinosaur curator Roger Benson. Stegosaurus walked on...

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Arabian Leopard conservation programme welcomes birth of rare triplets

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December 6, 202482 Views

A first for KSA, the triplets – two male and one female and a litter of two cubs – male and female – born earlier this summer The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced the birth of a rare litter of three Arabian leopard cubs – one male and two female – marking a major milestone in efforts to safeguard the future of this critically endangered subspecies of big cats. The triplets were born at RCU's Arabian Leopard Conservation Breeding Centre this summer. The first time three cubs have been born together in captivity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the youngsters are being closely observed by the centre's expert team who are recording their behaviour and interactions. RCU's Arabian Leopard Conservation Programme welcomes Ward's triplets Carefully obser...

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One Bangkok launches grand holiday celebration with historic debuts, festive spectacle

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December 5, 202486 Views

One Bangkok, the newest neighbourhood in the heart of the city and a global leisure and lifestyle destination, unveils an extraordinary holiday season featuring the landmark opening of The Ritz-Carlton Bangkok alongside an immersive festival of art, retail, and entertainment experiences that promises to redefine the city's cultural landscape. From November 22, 2024, to January 5, 2025, the Onederous Christmas Celebration transforms the district into a festive wonderland. The centerpiece is a magnificent 28-metre Christmas tree at Pine Pagoda, inspired by Wat Arun Ratchawararam, uniquely blending Thai architectural elements with holiday traditions. Along One Bangkok Boulevard, "Wish Upon a Star" creates a magical pathway with stunning light displays inspired by Thai ...

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National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions completes inaugural round-trip flights to Antarctica

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December 5, 202488 Views

With nearly 60 years' experience exploring the white continent, Lindblad expeditions proves there's always more to be discovered with historic departure For the first time in its history, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has completed its debut round-trip flights between Puerto Natales, Chile, and King George Island in Antarctica. The recognized global leader and pioneer of modern expedition cruising Lindblad Expeditions is also the first and only expedition cruise operator to offer flights in and out of Puerto Natales, the gateway to Patagonia's iconic Torres del Paine National Park. The inaugural flights marked the beginning of the first-ever Antarctica Direct: Fly the Drake Passage expedition and the completion of the first-ever Antarctica Direct: Sail and Fly the D...

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A vital step to showcase Kerala

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December 5, 202496 Views

Kerala Tourism launches revamped interactive website available in over 20 languages Kerala Tourism has launched its revamped website marking a vital step in bolstering the state’s efforts to meet the global competition in tourism sector by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create a comprehensive digital guide providing information in more than 20 languages. Launching the updated website, www.keralatourism.org here, Tourism Minister PA Mohamed Riyas said the user-friendly and interactive portal will showcase the immense possibilities of Kerala as a tourism destination which will be available in a novel way at the fingertips of tourists from any part of the world. “In tourism sector, Kerala is competing with countries like Sri Lanka, Thailan...