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HT Picks; New Reads

On the reading list this week is a portrait of a foreign-born woman who left an imprint on India, a blend of nature writing and evolutionary theory that shows how mate choice has shaped the world, and a practising polyamorist’s book on what it takes to be in a happy relationship with more than one person, with the consent of all

This week’s pick of interesting reads includes a portrait of Mirra Alfassa, a volume that shows how mate choice has shaped the world, and a book by a practising polyamorist. (Akash Shrivastav)
Updated on Mar 28, 2025 10:26 PM IST
ByHT Team

Puducherry is world’s second-best city to visit: Here's how to explore the place

With Lonely Planet listing Puducherry as the world’s second-best city to visit in 2025, we break down its must-visit tourist spots

The French Quarter lies on one side of the canal that separates the town from the Indian Quarter.(Photo: Shutterstock)
Published on Nov 06, 2024 06:25 PM IST
ByShweta Sunny

HT Archives: 140-year French rule ends, Pondicherry merges with India

On November 1, 1954, over 300,000 residents of former French enclaves in India were officially integrated into India, ending 140 years of French rule.

Thousands of people cheered, and a 21-gun salute was fired as the Tricolour went up. (HT Archives)
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 05:52 AM IST

HT This Day: October 22, 1954 -- Agreement signed on transfer of French enclaves to India

The peaceful transfer of the French settlements to the Indian Union marks the end of the 300-year-old colonial rule in the settlements

HT This Day: October 22, 1954 -- Agreement signed on transfer of French enclaves to India (HT)
Published on Oct 21, 2024 02:30 PM IST
ByAgencies

India can develop one of world’s major cruise tourism destination: Official

Officials present at the conference said they expect cruise tourism to grow further, given the states can provide the itineraries and develop destinations that can attract international cruise tourists

Every year, India receives international cruises from Europe via the Red Sea, from Gulf Countries as well as cruise ships from Singapore and SouthEast Asia (Representative Photo)
Published on Jul 05, 2024 07:06 PM IST
ByGerard de Souza
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