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A record 1000 tour operators, 500 plus domestic and international buyers, and 300 corporate buyers seeking to generate new sales leads, launch new products, network with key decision-makers, increase brand awareness and gather market intelligence will participate in the expo.GTM CEO Siji Nair said that the event aims at showcasing the diverse charms and enchanting destinations of the south, especially Kerala, before leading tour operators from across the world.South Kerala Hoteliers Forum President Sudhish Kumar said various tour packages which include less popular tourist destinations in South Kerala will be formulated in the near future.The event will have 200 plus…

On Wednesday, Hemlatha, the headmistress of Allikalli Village Primary School in KGF taluk, Kolar district was suspended on the order of the Kolar Deputy Director of Public Instruction, Krishna Murthy.Hemlatha was also directed to take care of the medical expenses of the student.The headmistress had hit her student Bhavya for worshipping a Ganesh statue in school last week.Such was the intensity of the punishment meted out to Bhavya that she suffered a fracture on her left hand.The parents of the girl complained to the KGF Block Education Officer (BEO) and demanded the suspension of the headmistress.The BEO, Munivenkataramachari paid a…

“I had been looking for the right vehicle to move into a more mature genre of music for a while, and this was perfect. ‘Shararat’ is Ghazal Pop — A blend of ghazal, so far unexplored by me, and pop which has been my forte through the years,” she tells IANS.All praise for Mayur Puri (‘Chutki Bhar Sindoor’, Om Shanti Om), who wrote the lyrics for the single, Krishnamoorthi recalls listeners being stunned by the quality of poetry.Back to the music scene after five years, the singer whose first album ‘Dole Dole’ hit the market in 1995 confesses she misses…

Pathak was discussing the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 in the Rajya Sabha. Several MPs of different political parties remembered India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on this occasion. They praised Nehru for his contribution towards the space science and research.Rajya Sabha MP, Jawhar Sircar (TMC), said, “I begin with the great contribution of Pandit Nehru to the whole episode, to the whole journey. As a Indian, no one can deny the immense contribution of the man who introduced scientific temper to India.”Sircar said, “How can some one say that Ganesha’s head was placed by plastic surgery. We had…

A 5-judge Constitution Bench, headed by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices A.S. Bopanna, M.M. Sundresh, J.B. Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra said that the objective of the Constitutional provisions guaranteeing free speech to MPs and MLAs, prima facie, does not appear to render immunity from the launch of criminal proceedings for violation of criminal law which may arise independently of the exercise of rights and duties as a member of legislature. “The purpose of Article 105(2) and Article 194(2) is to ensure that members of Parliament and of state legislatures are able to discharge duties in an atmosphere of freedom…

According to the data presented by the analytics firm IntoTheBlock, the number of reported Bitcoin transactions increased to nearly 703,000, representing not only the highest number recorded in 2023, but also the highest transaction volume seen in nearly two years.”Historic Milestone: Bitcoin processed a record-breaking 703K transactions on Friday,” the firm posted on X.Moreover, the network also saw an increase in the number of daily active addresses.According to the data from Bitinforcharts, the number of daily active addresses reached a multi-month high on September 15, rising from 754,000 two years ago to a whopping 1.08 million.A day earlier, Ethereum briefly…

Physicists from The Australian National University (ANU) have come up with a way to use nanotechnology, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), to analyse proteins in blood to search for signs of early neurodegeneration, or tell-tale “biomarkers” that point to the onset of Alzheimer’s.The physicists developed an ultra-thin silicon chip containing “nanopores” — tiny, nanometer-sized holes that analyse the proteins one at a time with help from an advanced AI algorithm. A small amount of blood is placed on the silicon chip and inserted into a portable device, about the size of a mobile phone, which uses the AI algorithm to…

Talking about the festivities and the celebration at his place this year, the actor said, “Ganpati Bappa fills our home with boundless joy and positivity—my unwavering excitement peaks as I gaze at the divine Lord Ganesha idol. We’ve meticulously planned for the past ten days. My daughter brought Bappa home this year, allowing me to focus on my commitments, shooting ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’”.He further mentioned: “I’m grateful my children have unwavering faith and handle worship with devotion. We performed the Sthapna aarti this morning, and my wife prepared the chappan bhog. Our tradition includes offerings of durva, modak, jaggery,…

Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) The upcoming ISL 2023-24 season is set to introduce exciting innovations, which will be broadcast across 8 linear channels in 4 different languages and streamed live for free on digital.This season, Football enthusiasts will be able to enjoy an immersive multi-camera experience free on JioCinema, marking a historic first in Indian football. This feature allows viewers to select their preferred camera angles, providing a dynamic and comprehensive view of on-field action.The New Home of Indian Football, will be brought to audiences across eight linear channels — Sports18 Khel: Hindi, Sports18 1 SD & HD, VH1 SD…

Paris (France), Sep 20 (IANS) World No.2 Iga Swiatek shared her ‘priority’ to play in the 2024 Olympic Games, and also expressed disappointment with the World Tennis Association (WTA) for scheduling the Roland Garros 2024 just before the Paris Games.Roland Garros (French Open) which is scheduled from May 28- June 9, 2024 in the State Roland Garros in Paris will be played just before the Olympic Games, scheduled from July 26 – August 11.“I need to listen to my body and the season is very intense — our number one priority is to play it until the end in good…