Oscar effect: Theppakadu elephant camp spruced up ahead of PM's visit
The New Indian Express|April 03, 2023
A new road has been laid in the forest; walls and barricades of the camp are being painted
Oscar effect: Theppakadu elephant camp spruced up ahead of PM's visit

THE Theppakkadu elephant camp in Nilgiris us being spruced up in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on April 9 to felicitate Bomman and Belli of The Elephant Whisperers fame. Walls and barricades of the camp are being painted and laying of interlock stones is in progress near the krall. Grass that dried due to summer, has been removed.

This story is from the April 03, 2023 edition of The New Indian Express.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the April 03, 2023 edition of The New Indian Express.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESSView All
The New Indian Express

DANA SCARE BLOWN UP BY IMD'S IMPRECISION

CYCLONE Dana certainly gave Odisha a scare, leaving about 36 lakh people affected and battering kharif crops over 2.71 lakh acres in five districts along its trail.

time-read
1 min  |
October 30, 2024
The New Indian Express

INFRA, PLANNING NEEDED FOR INDIAN AVIATION TO SOAR

INDIGO Airlines' big net loss of ₹987 crore in the June- September quarter has taken India Inc by surprise. India's largest airline, which has been profitable in the last seven quarters, was expected to turn in a modest profit in view of its near-monopoly, stable aviation fuel prices and rising passenger numbers.

time-read
1 min  |
October 30, 2024
The New Indian Express

Apollo docs observe World Stroke Day

ON the occasion of World Stroke Day on Tuesday, the doctors at Apollo Hospitals said that timely intervention within the first 4.5 hours, known as the 'golden hour', is critical in minimising stroke-related disability and improving patient outcomes.

time-read
1 min  |
October 30, 2024
India to slap penalties on GE over fighter jet engines delay
The New Indian Express

India to slap penalties on GE over fighter jet engines delay

Delivery schedule running late by two years; first batch expected by March 2025

time-read
1 min  |
October 30, 2024
102 HURT IN BLAST DURING KERALA TEMPLE FIREWORKS
The New Indian Express

102 HURT IN BLAST DURING KERALA TEMPLE FIREWORKS

REVELRY gave way to horror on Tuesday after an explosion during a fireworks display at a temple in Kerala's Kasaragod district left 102 people injured, seven of them critically. The injured have been admitted in Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode and Mangaluru hospitals.

time-read
1 min  |
October 30, 2024
'I would have rejected Amaran if it was just about a mission'
The New Indian Express

'I would have rejected Amaran if it was just about a mission'

Sivakarthikeyan speaks about his experience filming for Amaran, how he related to Major Mukund Varadarajan, what he iearnegfrom Kottukkaaii, and more

time-read
3 mins  |
October 30, 2024
The many shades of grief
The New Indian Express

The many shades of grief

Grief is often thought of as a rather simple, uncomplicated emotion.

time-read
2 mins  |
October 30, 2024
Jumanji 3 to release in December 2026
The New Indian Express

Jumanji 3 to release in December 2026

On Tuesday, Sony Pictures announced that Jumanji 3 is all set to hit theatres on December 11, 2026.

time-read
1 min  |
October 30, 2024
Authentic Andhra palate and plates
The New Indian Express

Authentic Andhra palate and plates

The festival of joy, sparks and light is here. With it comes all the cleaning and visiting your kin to share sweets and savouries. If you are tired after a long day of shining your tiles or unsure of what to buy as presents to your friends and family, The Amaravathi group of restaurants’ new venture, Andhra Tiffin Room (ATR), has got you covered.

time-read
1 min  |
October 30, 2024
Spaniard Rodri wins Ballon d'Or as Real skip event
The New Indian Express

Spaniard Rodri wins Ballon d'Or as Real skip event

MANCHESTER City and Spain midfielder Rodri was awarded the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title and Euro 2024, but Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony. The decision to award the prize for the world's best player to the midfielder came as a surprise, with Real Madrid's Liga and Champions League double winner Vinicius Junior widely seen as the favourite.

time-read
1 min  |
October 30, 2024