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Paddy growers prepare for stir as banks refuse loans against PRS • May 17, 2025, 5:11 AM ET (The Hindu)
Kottayam village monopolises a staple snack for church festivals • May 16, 2025, 11:11 PM ET (The Hindu)
Science City Project in Kottayam to be Inaugurated on May 29 • May 12, 2025, 5:09 AM ET (The Hindu)
Woman’s death in hit-and-run in Kerala’s Kottayam uncovered as murder, two arrested • May 8, 2025, 5:34 AM ET (The Hindu)
History-sheeter, wife found guilty in murder case • May 5, 2025, 7:06 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Chandigarh. Statuettes at the Rock Garden of Chandigarh a sculpture park in Chandigarh, India, also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden. Created by Nek Chand Saini an Indian self taught artist. visionary artist, folk artist, environmental art
Explore India Quiz
Jodhpur. Rajasthan. Jaswant Thada an architectural landmark in Jodhpur, India. A white marble memorial, built in 1899, by Sardar Singh in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Indian architecture
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