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    • 8 best surfing destinations in South India for adventure seekers

      Discover the 8 best surfing destinations in South India for adventure seekers. From Mulki’s beginner-friendly waves to Kerala’s serene beaches, explore uncrowded surf spots rich in culture and natural beauty.

    • 10 Hidden Hill Stations in South India You Need to Explore

      Discover South India's hidden gems with 10 lesser-known hill stations. Escape the crowds and explore tranquil retreats like Vattakanal, Meghamalai, and Kalpetta, perfect for nature lovers and peace seekers.

    • 10 Lesser-Known Hill Stations in South India Worth Escaping To

      Tired of touristy hill stations? Discover 10 hidden hill retreats in South India that promise peace, stunning views, and fresh adventures—far from the crowd.

    • 10 Hidden Gems in South India You Must Visit

      Explore 10 hidden gems in South India that offer breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and unforgettable adventures. Perfect for offbeat travelers!

    • How medieval India's wealth, power and influence grew under the Chola kings - and queens

      Medieval Indian Chola kings gave the world many things: Nataraja bronzes, economic systems that persist today, words like cash...

    • 10 unexplored hidden gems of South India every nature lover must visit

      South India offers more than just popular tourist spots—its hidden gems are perfect for nature lovers seeking serenity. From misty mountains to lush forests and peaceful beaches, these offbeat destinations promise an unforgettable experience. Explore these 10 hidden gems for a true taste of South India’s untouched beauty.

    • Top 10 must-visit places in South India for solo travelers

      South India is a solo traveler's haven, offering a mix of stunning landscapes, cultural heritage, and serene beaches. From the ancient ruins of Hampi to the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey, these top 10 must-visit spots promise unforgettable experiences for those exploring on their own. Whether you seek adventure, relaxation, or cultural immersion, South India has something extraordinary for every solo explorer.

    • Germany's FlixBus expands to South India, offers Rs 99 fares from Bengaluru for intercity routes

       FlixBus to commence operations in South India on September 10

    • It's battleground South India as UltraTech announces acquisition of India Cements

      Southern India has been a challenging market for large cement makers, including UltraTech, Ambuja Cements, and ACC. However, consolidation is expected to intensify competition among the major players, led by UltraTech and Adani Cement

    • Urban ⁠Tamil Nadu ranks second highest in non-veg consumption in South India: Survey

      Tamil Nadu's urban sector consumed 12.3 percent of their total food expenditure on non-vegetarian items in 2022-23.

    • BJP’s Southern Gamble: The highs and lows of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

      BJP's triumphs and setbacks across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana reflect southern politics' complexities and evolving dynamics. For Modi, the path ahead will require recalibrated strategies, deeper local engagement, and reconsidering alliances to secure a more substantial foothold in the south

    • Haldia Petrochemicals plans $10 billion oil-to-chemical project in south India

      The private equity firm plans to build the oil-to-chemical project, capable of producing 3.5 million metric tons per year (tpy) of ethylene and propylene, at Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu by 2028 to 2029, Haldia CEO Navanit Narayan said on Monday, adding the project is expected to reach financial closure by the end of 2024.

    • Can BJP expand its support base south of the Vindhyas in 2024?

      While Karnataka reaped a good bounty for BJP in 2019, BJP is this time going the extra mile to do better in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana

    • India's tea production rises by 12.06 pc to 182.84 million kg in October

      Tea production rose 12.06% to 182.84 million kg in October 2023, compared to 163.15 million kg in the same month last year.

    • Three more Vande Bharat trains for south India soon

      The routes being considered for the new services are from Kacheguda in Telangana to Bengaluru in Karnataka and from Secunderabad in Telangana to Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh and Pune in Maharashtra.

    • MC Travel Special: Indian weddings go south

      Many Indians are now choosing to tie the knot in underrated south Indian destinations, which offer a mix of the mountains, beaches, and heritage.

    • Before Vikram Vedha: 10 southern directors who remade their hit films in Hindi

      Years before Vikram Vedha, Pushkar-Gayatri's remake of their Tamil original, every decade since Independence has seen south Indian filmmakers remake their films in Hindi, with Hindi-speaking actors. In matters of popularity, greater reach, and more money, the southern disdain for Hindi is left by the wayside

    • Marketing Musings: Simply South and Star Spouses

      COVID and digitisation have further flattened an already flat earth. This is reflected in consumer behaviour and the way they are consuming media 

    • South India to sizzle with high-octane political activity in 2022

      Karnataka and Telangana gear up for elections in 2023. It will interesting to see the moves Stalin makes ahead of national elections in 2024

    • Gaming firm Gameskraft buys Rs 130 crore commercial property in Bengaluru

      Gameskraft’s deal in Bengaluru and Vijaya Diagnostic Centre’s Rs 35 crore deal in Hyderabad is part of the trend of southern cities showing strong growth in demand, supply and rentals for commercial property, compared with the lacklustre show in the western and northern cities, experts say.

    • Tata Motors opens 70 new sales outlets in South India

      Spread across 53 cities, the new outlets have been strategically mapped to key emerging markets of the Southern region, Tata Motors said in a statement.

    • Infrastructure development triggers demand for housing in Bengaluru, Chennai

      There is an expected increase in traction in the mid-segment to upper-mid segment market, as the demand for larger spaces is on the rise

    • The 4 South Indian dishes that have a foreign origin

      Parotta has come a long way from a humble flat bread in Jaffna to graduating in Kerala and becoming an icon of resistance that goes by the name Malabar Porotta

    • South Indian cities have the most serious property sellers in real estate market: Report

      Nearly 55% of owner services users are outside four metros; 20% are women homeowners

    • First Kisan Rail from South India chugs off with fruits to Delhi

      The Kisan Rail comes as a boon to the farmers, particularly those growing horticultural crops, as it ensures the produce reaches the markets in quicker time. "This gives immense benefits to the farmers in many ways.

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