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New Indian Express
29-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Maiden plantation crop show in TN's Coonoor from Friday
NILGIRIS: Preparations are in full swing for the horticulture department's first plantation crop show at Kattery Park near Coonoor, scheduled to commence on Friday. The three-day show, which is the final part of the annual summer festival conducted by the horticulture department and the Nilgiris district administration, will end on Sunday. Sources say the horticulture department personnel have been creating various designs to showcase Tamil Nadu's 10 most cultivated crops — tea, coffee, coconut, areca nut, palmyra, oil palm, cocoa, cashew, betel vine and rubber. "We have also planned to set up stalls to explain the byproducts from these 10 crops. Tea and coffee, along with coconut and cocoa, are being cultivated across the Nilgiris district. Likewise, palmyra is the state tree, and we will create awareness among the visitors. We are also expecting tourists from across the country this season," said an official of the horticulture department. The horticulture department officials from various districts will also be setting up stalls to promote their produce. The officials have also planned to conduct the valedictory ceremony for the fruit show that was called off due to the red alert for heavy rain on May 26. The horticulture department has conducted the 127th flower show, 11th spices show, and 18th rose show successfully this season.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- The Hindu
Dindigul lock, Ayakudi Guava, Kodaikanal Hill Garlic all made up of flowers captivate people at Kodaikanal flower show
Dindigul lock, Ayakudi Guava, and Kodaikanal Hill Garlic, all made up of flowers, were the highlight of the inaugural day of the 10-day annual summer festival and 62nd flower show at Bryant Park in Kodaikanal on Saturday. The flower show was inaugurated by Dindigul Member of Parliament. R. Sachithanantham and Dindigul Collector S. Saravanan in the presence of Additional Chief Secretary of Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department K. Manivasan, Agricultural Production Commissioner and Secretary to the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department V. Dakshinamoorthy and Director (In-charge) of Horticulture and Plantation Crops B. Murugesh. The opening day of the event witnessed a decent crowd. The authorities said that they expected an increase in the number of visitors in the coming days. The government was organising the summer festival and flower show to showcase the art and culture of Tamil Nadu and the festival would be held till June 1. The people were captivated by over 70,000 flowers that were arranged in various shapes and sizes. Flowers from across the globe were displayed at the event. Flowers were arranged in the shape of peacocks and elephants were carved out of vegetables. There were also messages to create awareness among the tourists to avoid the use of plastic and protect the environment and wildlife Some of flowers on display included Salvia, Delphinium, Ornithogalum, Gazania, Penstemon, Verbena, Coreopsis, Dahlia, Lilium, Antirrhinum, pansy, Marigold, Dianthus, Zinnia, California Poppy, etc. Basic facilities including drinking water and toilet facilities, parking, transportation facilities and other arrangements were made to prevent traffic congestion. People were seen enthusiastically clicking photographs and selfies with the flowers on display. Cultural programmes, art performances and various competitions have been organised as part of the event. The authorities said that they expected around 1.5 lakh tourists to visit the 10-day event.
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bears CB Jaylon Johnson shares personal goals for 2025
Bears CB Jaylon Johnson shares personal goals for 2025 The expectations for the Chicago Bears have risen this offseason, from a team standpoint and a player standpoint, especially the leaders on both offense and defense. Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson is ready to elevate his game to an even higher level with this new coaching staff, led on defense by veteran defensive coordinator Dennis Allen. The Bears have made considerable upgrades on both offense and defense, but Johnson has been a mainstay for Chicago, even through the rough years. Now, with hype and expectations rising around the team, Johnson is hoping to elevate his game to the next level. In a recent interview, Johnson detailed his personal goals for the season, which were quite detailed and lofty -- but nothing Johnson isn't capable of. "My expectations for this year, I just wrote my numbers down, I want to have seven interceptions, three forced fumbles, ten turnovers at least," Johnson told FOX Sports' Speak show. "I want to have no touchdowns given up, no games over 50 receiving yards allowed. First-team All-Pro, Pro Bowl, and I want to get in the end zone three times, that's for sure." Johnson's career high in interceptions in a single season is four (2023), and he's had one forced fumble in each season since 2021. One of the league's best coverage corners in the game, Johnson clearly wants to become more of a ballhawk and a playmaker under his new defensive coordinator. There is going to be many reasons to watch the Bears this year, but Johnson setting his sights even higher is definitely something to keep an eye on this season. Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
The Irish Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
RTE star Hugh Wallace teases spin-off show of fan fave series with twist just two weeks after he disappeared off screens
RTE star Hugh Wallace has teased a brand-new spin off show of a fan favourite series. The celebrity architect returned on air for the tenth season of Home of the Year in February 2025. 3 Home of the Year finished up two weeks ago Credit: RTE 3 Hugh Wallace teased a possible spin-off show Credit: Instagram The new series of The show aired its sixth and final episode of season 10 just two weeks ago on Tuesday, April 8. And it looks like Hugh wants to follow in Cheap Irish Homes' footsteps and take the show international. Hugh took to Instagram yesterday to share a video of a luxury villa on the Costa del Sol, which was constructed by Diamond Construction. read more on hugh wallace He wrote: "Should we do a Home of the Year European edition?" Cheap European Homes The new series follows Last Sunday, Maggie visited properties in the ultra-expensive Algarve region of read more on the irish sun The home hunters were looking for a three-bedroom property that's near an airport, is close to the sea or has a pool, and isn't far from cafes or shops. Stephen's budget was €350,000 and Maggie said it "should be enough to get him a fine home", but property prices in the area have gone up in the last few years. RTE star Hugh Wallace looks for homes to feature on new series of The Great House Revival The house hunt proved to be a real challenge, but Stephen was open to a fixer-upper. Maggie immediately got to work and found a traditional villa in the village of Pecheo, which is just a 15 minute drive from the airport. The property was on the market for €215,000 and offered loads of space, but it needed a lot of work. After viewing this home, Stephen admitted it has "a lot of potential but needs a lot of work". DREAM DIGS Next up was a "pristine" and fully renovated townhouse in Luz de Tavira which was on the market for €319,000. Upon arriving at the home, Stephen noted that it was a "big difference from the last house". Next Maggie brought them to a two-bedroom cottage that had plenty of out houses along with it's main house. The traditional Spanish-style pueblo home was on the market for €199,000 - and with over three acres of land included in that price, Maggie was optimistic. And Maggie's instincts were right, as Michelle's eyes lit up when she heard the home had three and a half acres of land, but she wasn't entirely convinced about the property, just yet. The final house was a "quirky" Spanish home, more centrally located in Nerja, that had a lot of potential with a little investment. 3 Cheap European Homes is in its second season Credit: PA
