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Shyam Benegal: A Unique Voice of Indian Cinema

Shyam Benegal's filmography is a masterclass in understanding society, system, women, and the culture of the times he lived in, writes ETV Bharat's Minal Rudra.

Moazum Mohammad

Kashmir’s Cosy Love Affair With Kangri, The Ultimate Winter Darling Beating Modern Gadgets

Shuffling a hot kangri beneath the pheran—a long, loose woollen gown as intrinsic to the region as this traditional firepot—can define a true Kashmiri.

Priyanka Chandani

Exclusive | Sania Mirza: "I Was Not Put On The Earth To Just Hit Tennis Balls"

Says the star Tennis player about being in a position to change the narrative surrounding women athletes in an exclusive interview with ETV Bharat

Bride, Groom, Spy: Indians Hire Wedding Detectives To Verify Prospective Spouse, Sons Or Daughters-in-law

Hiring a marriage detective is a growing industry, with costs ranging from USD 100 to USD 2,000 based on the surveillance needed.

ETV Bharat Sports Team

Pro Kabaddi Makes Debut In Australia As PKL Melbourne Raid Lights Up John Cain Arena

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The John Cain Arena played host to a historic PKL Melbourne Raid, featuring a spectacular double-header that showcased kabaddi’s finest talent from the PKL.

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Jaisalmer: Among the majestic cities of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer occupies a prime place for its never-failing tourist attractions. As the New Year approaches, tourism has received a major fillip here. Tourists from far and wide are flocking to major attractions in the Golden City of India ahead of New Year's Day.Following this sudden upsurge not seen since the pandemic, the local operators and residents are expressing happiness over the revival of the tourism industry. Jaisalmer is famous for its tourist attractions like Sonar Fort, Patwa Haveli, Salam Singh Haveli, and Gadisar Lake. Both domestic and international visitors are arriving in large numbers this season on New Year's Eve.Tourism operators and businessmen say the surge in tourists began during Christmas. Mahendra Singh Tanwar, a tourist guide, said, "A large number of tourists visit Jaisalmer in the last week of December. After Covid, the tourism industry reported a decline in the number of visitors. But this season, there has been an increase in the number of Indian tourists." The number of foreign visitors to Jaisalmer hasn't returned to pre-COVID times, he said.Tourism businessman Chandraprakash Moyal said, "The crowd this year is five times larger than previous years. Jaisalmer is liked by everyone due to which there is a rise in tourism every year." Both hoteliers and resort owners are upbeat over full bookings so much so more than 150 resorts in the area are falling short to meet the demand.Tourist guide Satish Giri said that after COVID, this is the first season where tourism has surged so much that there is no space left to stand at the forts. "Previously, there were 150 resorts, but now more resorts have been built in the region, yet they are still not enough to accommodate all the tourists. On December 31st, Jaisalmer will be so crowded that there will be no place to even put a foot," he said.Vishal, a tourist from Noida, said that Jaisalmer is even more beautiful than what they had heard and the Golden City of India truly lives up to its name. Pranab Banerjee, a tourist from Kolkata, said, "We have visited several forts here, saw Man Singh's house, and explored many other attractions in Rajasthan, which we enjoyed. We learned about the ancient history of the place."James, a tourist from Mumbai, said: "We went on a desert safari, took a camel ride, and even tried riding quad bikes. Everything was fantastic. The folk dance performances were also great. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. People should visit here, as the locals are kind, it’s a great city for tourism, and the weather is pleasant. This season is the perfect time to come."Even foreign tourists visiting Jaisalmer were captivated by the vibrant atmosphere and the region's unique history. A tourist from Italy said that Jaisalmer is a very beautiful city, the weather is very clear and people are very kind. "Yesterday we visited the desert and took a ride on the camel and we made a very good trip," the foreign tourist said. (with PTI inputs)<blockquote>Read More:1. <a href="https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!international/several-feared-dead-as-plane-with-181-on-board-crashes-in-south-korea-enn24122900489">179 Of 181 On Board Feared Dead After Plane Crashes In South Korea's Muan Airport</a></blockquote>

After Covid, Jaisalmer Witnesses First Massive Tourist Surge This New Year's Eve

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Navjot Singh Sidhu Writes To President Murmu For Manmohan Singh Memorial

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Navjot Singh Sidhu wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, urging the Centre to build a memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh at Raj Ghat.

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Manmohan Singh Memorial: Congress, BJP Trade Barbs Over Former PM's Last Rites

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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of insulting the former PM by not designating a cremation space where a memorial could be built.

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J&K: Omar Abdullah Proposes Renaming Navyug Tunnel After Dr Manmohan Singh

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The CM said the gesture aims to acknowledge Dr Singh's contributions to J&K, particularly his initiatives regarding the four-laning of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.

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A petitioner-cum-lawyer, Shashwat Anand, has filed a petition before the apex court to take suo motu cognisance of a news report about a student who wasn't allowed to appear in NEET as he was 10 minutes late. The boy had reportedly travelled about 700 km to reach the examination centre.New Delhi: A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of a news report about "a student who wasn't allowed to appear in NEET, despite travelling about 700 km to reach the examination centre, as he was 10 minutes late."    The petitioner-cum-lawyer, Shashwat Anand, in his petition, sought laying down of certain guidelines for food, accommodation, water and transportation for those students who missed out such examinations. Anand also said that the authorities concerned should conduct the examinations for those students who unfortunately were not able to sit for the NEET or JEE. The petition is likely to come up for hearing within a week or so. (ANI Report)Also Read: SC to hold workshop on long-term mental distress due to Covid