Tourists carved names into around 350 bamboo stalks in Kyoto’s Arashiyama grove; the damage cannot be repaired, so officials began cutting bamboo and moving the grove beyond visitors’ reach

In Kyoto’s Arashiyama area, bamboo groves are frequently damaged by graffiti. Kyoto’s famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is facing growing damage from tourists carving names and other writing into its bamboo stalks. A city investigation found that around 350 bamboo plants along the popular walking path had been damaged since spring 2025.The damage has prompted Kyoto…

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‘Issue of enormous significance’: Kharge writes to PM Modi, demands 25-year delimitation freeze | India News

NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reiterating the Congress’ demand to maintain the existing strength of the Lok Sabha at 543 for another 25 years.Kharge’s letter came after Union parliamentary affairs minister hinted at a possible special session of Parliament for the passage…

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Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama sold 1,500 mirrored balls for $2 each at Venice in 1966, decades later one of her paintings fetched $10.5 million | World News

In 1966, visitors arriving at the Venice Biennale were confronted by an unusual sight. Spread across the lawn outside the Italian Pavilion were 1,500 shimmering silver spheres, each catching fragments of the surrounding architecture, the sky and anyone who stopped to look.Reportedly, among them stood Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, dressed in a gold kimono. She…

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Delhi HC quashes criminal defamation case against senior advocate Pinaki Misra | India News

The Delhi High Court has quashed criminal defamation proceedings against senior advocate and former Member of Parliament Pinaki Misra New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has quashed criminal defamation proceedings against senior advocate and former Member of Parliament Pinaki Misra, in a case alleging that he had said certain objectionable words about a lawyer in…

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‘Worst 24 hours of my life’: Indo-American doctor appeals for help after parents go missing in Nepal floods | World News

Ramesh Sharma, 65, and Neelam Sharma, 64/Image: X An Indo-American doctor has made an urgent appeal for information about her parents after the couple went missing during catastrophic flash floods and landslides near the Nepal-China border while travelling on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash.Radhika Sharma said her parents, Ramesh Sharma, 65, and Neelam Sharma, 64,…

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Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer ‘Ramayana’ earns praise as 15-minute exclusive footage showcases one-eyed daitya, creatures, ‘Hollywood-level VFX at par with The Lord of the Rings’- Report | Hindi Movie News

Ramayana Part 1 exclusive 15 minute footage showcased at Big Cine Expo 2026 in Chennai (Image Credits IMDb) The much-awaited ‘Ramayana‘ received another boost in anticipation after 15 minutes of previously unreleased footage from the period epic was screened exclusively for exhibitors at Big Cine Expo 2026 in Chennai. Held on August 18 and 19,…

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‘Aakasam Lo Oka Tara’ filmmaker Pavan Sadineni booked after woman’s complaint alleging sexual abuse, assault and cheating on marriage promise | Telugu Movie News

TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to sexual abuse.Telugu filmmaker Pavan Sadineni has been booked by the Golconda Police following a complaint by a woman who has made serious allegations against him. The complaint reportedly includes allegations of sexual abuse, physical assault, cheating on the promise of marriage, and assurances of film opportunities. The case…

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