Rare Vishnu sculpture found at Thiruvidanthai
A rare piece of beautifully executed sculpture, depicting Vishnu seated on a Naga coil under the five hoods of the serpent deity, was unearthed a couple of days ago at the Nithyakalyanaswamy temple at Thiruvidanthai, about 45 km from here.

Courtesy : The Hindu
http://www.hindu.com/2005/05/31/stories/2005053111450500.htm

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Renovation of temples to be completed in two years
The temples at Talacauvery and Bhagamandala pilgrim centres in Kodagu are being renovated in accordance with traditions and beliefs, the Managing Director of Cauvery Neeravari Nigam, T. Thimme Gowda, said on Monday.

Courtesy : The Hindu
http://www.hindu.com/2005/05/31/stories/2005053104340300.htm

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Travel’s booming, but is it too late for Pune to catch up?
We are talking auto and food clusters, but when it comes to airport, we’re still planning... we can’t plan when we are bursting at the seams’

Courtesy : Indian Express
http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=130579

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Feast your eyes on the gorgeous dolls
Some of the 75 dolls displayed at the Rotary Centennial International Doll Museum that was inaugurated at the Bal Bhavan in Cubbon Park here on Sunday.

Courtesy : The Hindu
http://www.hindu.com/2005/05/23/stories/2005052301950400.htm

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Ooty, Kodai passé, state's hills beckon tourists
As temperatures in the plains are heading skywards, there's only one place that people are heading to beat the heat - hills. But there's a slight difference this time. While Ooty, Kodaikanal and Munnar are still hot favourites, their appeal has been declining with commercialization and large crowds.

Courtesy : The Times of India
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1114954.cms

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Bamboo ware from the Northeast
The Northeast Crafts Festival might be a worthwhile place to look, with its wide range of bamboo handicrafts, wooden artefacts, Manipuri dolls and Naga dried flowers.

Courtesy : The Hindu
http://www.hindu.com/2005/05/20/stories/2005052014280500.htm

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Hut to haat, haat to heart’
Chief Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Gujarat Gram Haat, an integrated complex for effective marketing of products made by rural artisans living below poverty line, on Thursday

Courtesy : Express News Service ( Ahmdabad)
http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=130118

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Spice Jet to launch flights in India by May-end
Private airliner Spice Jet is planning to offer low-cost, no-fill air connectivity to major cities in India from Ahmedabad

Courtesy : Press Trust of India
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1361349,0002.htm

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Bangalore to get platter of new hotels
About 3,500 luxury hotel rooms are due to be created over the next two to three years in the city, as some of the biggest global brands are preparing to set up properties here.

Courtesy : Times of India
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1116252.cms

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Showcasing Kerala in a new light
God's Own Country with its campaign concept of `Life in a New Light' is capturing the attention of international tourism trade and generating further interest about the tourist destinations and products among discerning travellers.

Courtesy : The Hindu
http://www.sulekha.com/news/nhc.aspx?cid=424498

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