Tourism Dilemmas
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How increasing tourism in Antarctica threatens its unique ecosystems
More than 1,00,000 tourists are set to travel to the ice continent this season.
Elizabeth Leane, The Conversation, Anne Hardy, The Conversation, Can Seng Ooi, The Conversation, Carolyn Philpott, The Conversation, Hanne EF Nielsen, The Conversation & Katie Marx, The Conversation
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Beaches are banning sunscreens to save coral reefs. So should you say goodbye to them?
Science seems to be suggest that traditional sunscreens are bad. But it’s not that simplistic.
Isabelle Côté, The Conversation
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How Kashmir’s famed mountain resorts are being turned into heavily polluted concrete jungles
Reckless construction and lack of waste management have wrecked the fragile ecosystems of Sonamarg, Pahalgam and Gulmarg.
Athar Parvaiz
Trending
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How the East India Company tried to use paintings to lionise Robert Clive – and failed
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Even a train tragedy in India is being blamed on Muslims online
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Fitness watch: How muscle memory helps you get back into shape after a break
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Is it better to lose weight slowly or quickly? Here’s what researchers say
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‘What Will People Say?’ takes a compelling look at the clash between tradition and forces of change
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A study reveals the carbon footprint of tourism – and it’s four times higher than we thought
Global tourism produces about 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, much more than previous estimates.
Dr Arunima Malik, The Conversation & Dr Ya-Yen Sun, The Conversation
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Ladakh’s soaring popularity as a tourist paradise has left the arid region water-starved
The Bollywood hit ‘3 Idiots’ led to an unprecedented rise in tourism in the desert district. But this brought with it environmental and ecological damage.
Karthikeyan Hemalatha, IndiaSpend.com
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The travel industry is creating a bad name for itself – and tourists are facing the backlash
At many popular destinations, residents are protesting against crowding, rowdy visitors and low wages as tourism has failed to consider local needs.
Carter A Hunt, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Stunning videos of the strawberry full moon from different parts of the world
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Odisha train crash: From residents to NCC cadets, blood donors line up to help victims
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‘This is a safe, celebratory space for you’: Taylor Swift’s Pride month message during US concert
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Watch: Aerial view of restoration work underway at site of Odisha train accident
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Eco India: Why is India struggling to get rid of its thermocol waste
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Who is behind anti-tourism attacks in Spain and what do they want?
A series of attacks on popular holiday destinations has authorities concerned.
Karl McLaughlin, The Conversation
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Why it is okay to charge tourists more than locals for chips or Taj Mahal tickets
Expecting visitors to pay a little more to protect and maintain the sites they enjoy is defensible.
Sally Everett, The Conversation
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Despite anti-gay stance, Zanzibar’s tourism thrives on Freddie Mercury tours
It’s a big disgrace.
Rhea Nath
The Reel
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Tigmanshu Dhulia on Irrfan: ‘His observation of life was very surgical, very meticulous’
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Start the week with a film: ‘Charlie’s Country’ is a powerful portrait of defiance
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‘Scoop’ review: A flat view of a highly irregular case of police overreach
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‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’ review: Duck-and-dive comedy is a hit-and-miss affair
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‘School of Lies’ review: An overloaded saga of secrets and trauma
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A print campaign inspired by this Gujarat tourism advertisement is angering conservationists
An uninspired and insensitive campaign message.
Scroll Staff
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Why tourists thirst to do 'authentic' stuff – and how they can discover it
From Chinese tourists in Kidlington, to Brits it in Rio, everyone wants an authentic experience of lifestyles, food and culture.
Hanqun Song, The Conversation & Adam Dennett, The Conversation
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We know PM Narendra Modi likes taking selfies. Now watch him doing some 'wildlife' photography
The tiger looks interested, too.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Football: Striker Karim Benzema set to depart Real Madrid after 14 years - 'End of an era’
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ISSF Junior World Cup: Abhinav Shaw, Gautami Bhanot win gold in 10m air rifle mixed team in Suhl
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WTC Final: Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Oval Test; Michael Neser brought in as replacement
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Wrestling: Ravi Kumar Dahiya pulls out of Bishkek Ranking series with knee injury
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ISSF Junior World Cup: Sainyam wins gold in women’s 10m air pistol event in Suhl