December 10, 2025

The Hindu Lit for Life Dialogue 2025 Set for Hyderabad on December 12

The Hindu brings its Lit for Life Dialogue back to Hyderabad on December 12. Leading voices will discuss history, identity, and the changing face of relationships in India during three dynamic sessions.

December 10, 2025

Documentary Reveals Filipino Fishers' Fight in South China Sea After Duterte's Broken Promise

A new documentary exposes the tough life of Filipino fishers in the contested South China Sea. It shows Duterte's unkept promise and ongoing harassment by China. The film faced pressure from China and was dropped from a local festival but chosen abroad.

December 10, 2025

Kerala’s Christmas Plum Cake: A Homegrown Tradition Making a Sweet Comeback

Kerala’s famed Christmas plum cake began in the 1880s, blending European recipes with local spices. Once a planter community staple, the baking tradition is now reviving with heritage recipes and home-grown ingredients.

December 10, 2025

Mount Gambier’s Blue Blob Sculpture Damaged By Googly Eye Prank; Case Ongoing

Mount Gambier’s famous Blue Blob sculpture was damaged after Amelia Vanderhorst stuck large googly eyes on it. The repair is done but court case continues with a January hearing.

December 10, 2025

1953 Film Avvaiyar Reveals Stunning Lost Views of Thirumullaivoyal Temple Near Madras

The 1953 black-and-white film Avvaiyar offers a rare glimpse of the beautifully preserved Thirumullaivoyal Temple and its serene surroundings near Madras, highlighting heritage lost to urban chaos.