If wordlessly clapping your hands to make as much noise as possible feels like a rather primitive thing to do, you’d be quite right. It’s thought that the origins of applause lie far, far back in the ...

Aamir Khan’s Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar was released over 30 years ago, in 1992, but continues to fascinate film aficionados, as does its making. Deven Bhojani, who played Aamir’s friend in the film, also ...

OOTY: Ooty Assembly constituency proved to be a ‘sitting pretty’ seat for the Congress for the past five decades, but the DMK functionaries and cadre now show interest to contest there this election.

The crowd at the city council meeting did not protest when the mayor asked that they refrain from booing or cheering as she invited the public to speak on any topic. But no clapping? “A violation of ...

Ooty offers structured views with gardens and calm lakes. Coorg is warmer with mist and enhanced monsoon greenery. Ooty has easy access via Coimbatore airport; Coorg requires longer road travel from ...

Stories about the development of life on earth used to be much more compelling. The hands of deities split the mountains and raised the seas. Gods crafted man from dust and dreams: Animals were ...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris said the New England Patriots defense simulated his team's snap on a key fourth-quarter play by clapping, leading to an intentional grounding ...

In 1972, seventy-four Tibetan refugee families sought refuge in Ooty, establishing a vibrant community and a bustling woollen market. Over five decades, the Tibetan Market became a landmark, but now, ...

Ooty transforms into a monsoon paradise, offering breathtaking landscapes, a cool climate, and rich biodiversity. Explore mist-covered hills, stunning waterfalls like Pykara and Kalhatti, and vibrant ...

Everyone has that one dreamy hill station on their bucket list that looks straight out of a postcard. While Manali and Munnar are popular options, for many avid travellers, that place is Ooty. It is ...

(1) Stretch near JCK Commercial Park unpaved for years, causing severe bottlenecks and two-way traffic struggles (2) Commuters wait beside puddle-ridden bus stops; road dug up and never fully restored ...

The Ooty Flower Show 2025 is one of the top events during the Ooty Summer Festival, running from May 16–21. Featuring over 15,000 potted plants and 300,000 flower saplings, the show promises a visual ...