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Cubbon Reads curators detained as a large crowd turns up for Secret Santa event

A quiet Saturday gathering by the Cubbon Reads community took an unexpected turn when park authorities allegedly confiscated books and detained curators for hours, citing non-compliance with park regulations after a large crowd attended the event. Cubbon Reads began over two years ago as an initiative where book enthusiasts gather at the park to read in solitude or small groups …

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2 days, 11 hours ago

Canyon de Chelly in Arizona will become latest national park unit to ban commercial air tours

Associated Press

CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT, Ariz. — Commercial air tours will soon be prohibited over Canyon de Chelly National Monument in northeastern Arizona under a plan approved this week by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Park Service. “Prohibiting commercial air tours protects these lands’ cultural and spiritual significance to the Navajo Nation,” said park Superintendent Lyn Carranza. “Canyon …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

How to discover symphony of nature, art, and technology

India Today

Discovering the symphony of nature, art, and technology is a journey into a world of harmony and inspiration. Nestled amidst the lush landscapes of Bali, Aurora Media Park is an extraordinary destination that marries nature’s serenity with the marvels of art and technology. NATURE MEETS INNOVATION By day, Aurora Media Park unfolds as a haven of natural beauty, boasting 5,000 …

Nature Art Experience Park Aurora Installations Nuanu

6 days, 3 hours ago

42 new premier institutions established in last 10 years: Dharmendra Pradhan

The Hindu

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted the growth in higher education in the country in the last decade at a press conference in Delhi. He spoke about the expansion of these institutions, surge in student enrolment and recruitment, the One Nation One Subscription initiative, among other subjects. He said, “The One Nation One Subscription initiative aims to promote both core and …

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1 week ago

Theme parks more than play

China Daily

Rising appeal and popularity of resorts across age groups driving social and economic changes, Yang Feiyue reports. An increasing number of elderly Chinese, like Xiao's parents, are showing an interest in visiting theme parks, according to the 2024 theme park development report. For visitors to theme parks like Haichang Ocean Park and Happy Valley, which have locations around the country, …

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1 week ago

Theme parks more than play

China Daily

Summer vacationers flock to Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park. As her retired parents had never visited a large theme park before, Xiao decided to make the trip a three-generation family experience. When she asked her parents if they would go back again, they said yes, and even suggested visiting other theme parks with their grandson. An increasing number of elderly Chinese, …

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1 week ago

Qingdao to have 1,000 parks by 2025

China Daily

Qingdao in East China's Shandong province is set to become even greener in the future as the city shoots for over 1,000 parks by the end of 2025, the municipal government announced on Dec 11. Qingdao currently boasts a total of 966 parks comprised of 330 urban parks, 622 pocket parks, and 14 forest parks. Since the beginning of this …

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Mark Murphy, veteran Orange County politician, dies at 67

LA Times

Mark Murphy was first elected mayor of Orange in 2000, then went on to serve two more terms. Named Orange’s Citizen of the Year in 2010, Murphy was a lifelong resident of the city, which he described on a Facebook post as “the best place to live, work and raise a family.” An account manager for Hewlett-Packard for 33 years …

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1 week, 1 day ago

14 Stunning National Park Hotels You Need To Put On Your Bucket List ASAP

Huff Post

Rebecca Harding via Getty Images Many lodges and hotels near National Parks offer a one-of-a-kind experience to make the most of your trip. Below, travel experts share their picks for the best hotels at or near National Parks: The Stanley Hotel at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado Helen H. Richardson via Getty Images While not on the park itself, …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Procure Exotic Animals for Zoos: Konda Surekha

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Zoos and parks should adopt more carbon-neutral practices and take up new initiatives like glass enclosures for tigers, wildlife experience centres, environmental education centres and procure exotic animals to enhance zoo collections, said minister for forests Konda Surekha. Surekha, who is also chairperson of Zapat, virtually inaugurated several new initiatives at the Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad. These included …

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Non-performance can't be tolerated, CM Naidu tells collectors

Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu urged district collectors to network and share experiences, emphasising that the government functions as a single entity. You must revisit after three months to address the issues discussed during this two-day conference.” The Chief Minister emphasised the need to transform Andhra Pradesh into a "knowledge state." Highlighting land pooling, Naidu cited examples such as …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Charred by fire, these grand California redwoods rise again. How to hike among them

LA Times

• Big Basin Redwoods State Park, near Santa Cruz, is recovering after fire scorched almost the entire park in 2020. The route in question is the Redwood Loop Trail, part of Big Basin Redwoods State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains. “You’ll see shoots of green coming off these black trunks throughout the park,” said Will Fourt, senior park and …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Park ranger faces federal counts for targeting gay cruising spots and extorting victims to have sex with him

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A former park ranger …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Walkers disappointed as Semmozhi Poonga closed for maintenance work

The Hindu

If you are planning a trip to Semmozhi Poonga then better be aware that the botanical garden on Cathedral Road is closed for the next few weeks. A banner displayed at the entrance by Tamil Nadu Horticulture Development Agency says that the botanical garden is undergoing beautification and maintenance work and public cannot access the space until new dates are …

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1 week, 5 days ago

HDFC Bank leases Navi Mumbai office space for 10 years, to pay ₹320 crore rent

Live Mint

HDFC Bank leased a four-lakh-square-foot office space at Mindspace Business Parks in Airoli West, Navi Mumbai, for ₹320 crore, payable over 10 years, Hindustan Times reported on Tuesday, December 10. The second lease highlights that the lender has rented 2.18 lakh sq ft of space in the lobby, first, second, third, and fourth floors, including 168 car parking slots, according …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Mistakes Tourists Make While Visiting Walt Disney World

Huff Post

Handout via Getty Images There are many Disney Parks fanatics with expert tips for enhancing the experience. You can get free water throughout Disney property at various quick service spots and save what you would’ve spent on water on an extra Disney treat!” ― Yeskel Larvenz, founder of Winter Garden Moms Thinking You Can See Everything In A Few Days …

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1 week, 6 days ago

HDFC Bank leases 4 lakh sq ft in Mindspace Business Parks building in Navi Mumbai for 10 years, to pay ₹320 crore rent

Hindustan Times

HDFC Bank has leased 4 lakh sq ft of office space spread across an entire building of eight floors in Mindspace Business Parks, part of the Mindspace REIT portfolio, in Airoli West, Navi Mumbai, for a total contractual value of more than ₹320 crore for 10 years. HDFC Bank leases 4 lakh sq ft in Mindspace Business Parks tower in …

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1 week, 6 days ago

The Best TV Shows Of 2024: 'Abbott Elementary,' 'Hacks' And More

Huff Post

Illustration:Jianan Liu/HuffPost; Photo:Baby Reindeer - Netflix,Diarra From Detroit - BET+,True Detective: Night Country - Michele K. Short/HBO,Vince Staples - Ser Baffo/Netflix 2024 was a deeply weird year. — Erin ‘Boarders’ Tubi should personally thank “Boarders” for giving the streamer perhaps its first original hit show this year. — Candice ‘The Ms. Pat Show’ “The Ms. Pat Show” has been a …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Theme parks and resorts prove to boost urban tourism

China Daily

A scene from Shanghai Disneyland. More visitors have paid return visits to domestic theme parks, with annual pass holders visiting Shanghai Disneyland 12 times per year on average, according to the 2024 Theme Park Development Report. The report was unveiled at the 8th Development Conference of Theme Parks and Resorts hosted by Beijing Shouhuan Cultural Tourism Investment Co and Beijing …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

The stand-off between rock climbers and Traditional Owners in Victoria

ABC

ELIAS CLURE, REPORTER: Rising 140 metres above Western Victoria’s Wimmera Plains are the Arapiles - a sacred Indigenous rock form. ELIAS CLURE: Bill Lovell runs the local watering hole, and he's worried about potential effect of the Arapiles climbing restrictions. ELIAS CLURE: The world-famous climbing here has attracted young professionals like Petra and Felix - both GP’s who moved to …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Monkey hugs Shashi Tharoor, parks himself on MP’s lap, netizens say ‘he wanted to learn English’

Live Mint

Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor posted a few pictures on X, where he could be seen having a monkey on his lap. In the first picture, the monkey is sitting on Tharoor's lap, whereas in the second one, it is eating a banana. "If the same happened with Modi, Bhakts would have told “Hanuman ji came to Thank …

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Monkey parks itself on Shashi Tharoor’s lap, gives MP the most adorable hug: ‘Extraordinary experience’

Hindustan Times

A sweet encounter between Shashi Tharoor and a monkey is the latest X post that is making social media users happy. The first picture shows the monkey comfortably sitting on Shashi Tharoor's lap. Never seen anything like that.” A fourth wrote, “When even the wildlife trusts Dr Shashi Tharoor's calm demeanor! Magic happens always when Dr Tharoor is around!” Author, …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Why M&A king Blackstone is building industrial realty assets from scratch

Live Mint

Bengaluru: Of late, one corner of Chakan, an automobile and manufacturing hub, has been seeing a burst of construction activity. Rapid scale-up Blackstone made its entry into the industrial real estate space in December 2019, through a joint venture with Greenbase Industrial and Logistics Parks, a new company founded by Niranjan Hiranandani, cofounder and chairman of realty firm Hiranandani Group. …

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3 weeks ago

Union Minister promises support to textile sector in Guntur, including 50% subsidy and park revitalisation plans

New Indian Express

GUNTUR: Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, has assured textile manufacturers of addressing their challenges, including the development of a textile park and securing a 50% subsidy through the Central government. Chandra Sekhar, accompanied by local MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu and MLA Prathipati Pullarao, visited the textile park at Gopalavaripalem near Chilakaluripet in …

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Cubbon Reads curators detained as a large crowd turns up for Secret Santa event

Canyon de Chelly in Arizona will become latest national park unit to ban commercial air tours

How to discover symphony of nature, art, and technology

42 new premier institutions established in last 10 years: Dharmendra Pradhan

Theme parks more than play

Theme parks more than play

Qingdao to have 1,000 parks by 2025

Mark Murphy, veteran Orange County politician, dies at 67

14 Stunning National Park Hotels You Need To Put On Your Bucket List ASAP

Procure Exotic Animals for Zoos: Konda Surekha

Non-performance can't be tolerated, CM Naidu tells collectors

Charred by fire, these grand California redwoods rise again. How to hike among them

Park ranger faces federal counts for targeting gay cruising spots and extorting victims to have sex with him

Walkers disappointed as Semmozhi Poonga closed for maintenance work

HDFC Bank leases Navi Mumbai office space for 10 years, to pay ₹320 crore rent

Mistakes Tourists Make While Visiting Walt Disney World

HDFC Bank leases 4 lakh sq ft in Mindspace Business Parks building in Navi Mumbai for 10 years, to pay ₹320 crore rent

The Best TV Shows Of 2024: 'Abbott Elementary,' 'Hacks' And More

Theme parks and resorts prove to boost urban tourism

The stand-off between rock climbers and Traditional Owners in Victoria

Monkey hugs Shashi Tharoor, parks himself on MP’s lap, netizens say ‘he wanted to learn English’

Monkey parks itself on Shashi Tharoor’s lap, gives MP the most adorable hug: ‘Extraordinary experience’

Why M&A king Blackstone is building industrial realty assets from scratch

Union Minister promises support to textile sector in Guntur, including 50% subsidy and park revitalisation plans