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pondicherry news

Vijay gets angry, snaps at security guard as he pushes elderly man. Watch

Vijay was not pleased with the manner in which an elderly man was pushed.
Updated on Apr 04, 2026 03:56 pm IST

Where to shop in Pondicherry: A guide to markets, boutiques and more

La Boutique D' Auroville sells a wide range of Auroville handicrafts in Pondicherry.
Updated on Mar 18, 2026 01:33 pm IST

Oui Transfer: An archive turns playful in Puducherry

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The mock office at the French Institute of Pondicherry. (IFP / École Française d’Extrême-Orient)
Updated on Aug 09, 2025 01:44 pm IST

HT Picks; New Reads

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

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

The French Quarter lies on one side of the canal that separates the town from the Indian Quarter.
Published on Nov 06, 2024 06:25 pm IST

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

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

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

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

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

Mitsubishi executive, 77, sings Tamil song from Rajinikanth's Muthu. Watch

Mr Kuboki singing a song from Rajnikanth's film in Pondicherry University.
Published on Mar 04, 2024 11:15 am IST

HT This Day: May 31, 1938 -- French rule by force in Pondicherry

HT This Day: May 31, 1938 -- French rule by force in Pondicherry
Updated on May 30, 2023 11:17 pm IST

Schools in Pondy to reopen on Nov 8 for classes 1 to 8

Schools in Pondy to reopen on Nov 8 for classes 1 to 8
Published on Oct 27, 2021 03:31 pm IST

Vishu 2021: Date, history, significance and celebrations of Kerala New Year

Vishu 2021: Date, history, significance and celebrations of Kerala New Year
Updated on Apr 13, 2021 07:48 pm IST

Congress appoints senior observers for poll-bound states

Congress President Sonia Gandhi approved the appointment of senior observers in poll bound states in 2021, according to a statement from the party.
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 06:37 pm IST

Pondicherry T20 tournament temporarily suspended

Cricket bat and balls
Updated on Nov 21, 2020 10:14 pm IST

Personal Agenda with Simone Singh: “One thing I can’t leave home without is my giant handbag!”

Simone Singh feels that while films keep you sharp, TV allows for deeper character study
Published on Oct 19, 2019 10:22 pm IST

Auroville, Promenade and more: Top 10 things to do in Pondicherry

Pondicherry’s history dates far back, legend has it that the ancient sage Agastya established his Ashram here and the place was known as Agastiswaram at that time.
Updated on Aug 02, 2019 03:47 pm IST

Mumbai teen creates 3D-printed coral reef in Pondicherry

Siddharth Pillai, 17, has designed a system of interlocking blocks, assembling them along the Pondicherry coast. Experts estimate that it will start hosting marine life in a month.
Updated on Jul 15, 2019 08:37 am IST

Review: Beyond the Boulevards – A Short Biography of Pondicherry by Aditi Sriram

Children at the corner of Rue Lally Tollendal in the French quarter of Pondicherry in a photograph clicked in 1997.
Updated on May 03, 2019 05:32 pm IST

Crepes to curries: The changing tastes of Pondicherry

Croissants and baguettes are still around, but a lot of places sell burgers and pizzas instead.
Updated on Apr 28, 2019 04:39 pm IST

Building a Heritage City: Will Puducherry be next on the UNESCO list?

The Beach Road in Puducherry is popular with both locals and tourists and is the hub of social life.
Updated on Mar 26, 2019 03:43 pm IST

Review: Bastar Dispatches by Narendra

On the road in Chhattisgarh.
Updated on Oct 12, 2018 10:38 pm IST

World Photography Day: Celebrate the photographer in you at these spots in India

Ladakh is every photographer’s delight.
Updated on Aug 19, 2018 09:28 am IST

AR Venkatachalapathy on Subramania Bharati vs Rabindranath Tagore

Subramania Bharati with his wife Chellamma.
Updated on May 12, 2018 09:46 am IST