‘Do Patti’ Full Movie Leaked on Tamilrockers, Movierulz & Telegram Channels for Free Download & Watch Online; Kriti Sanon and Kajol’s Netflix Film Is the Latest Victim of Piracy?

Arts & Culture, Film & TV

Do Patti, is the newly released thriller, directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi, which premiered on Netflix today, October 25. The film features Kriti Sanon, Kajol and Shaheer Sheikh in the leading roles, along with Tanvi Azmi, Brijendra Kala and Prachee Shah Paandya among others in pivotal roles. Produced by Kathha Pictures, Blue Butterfly Films and Vipin Agnihotri Films, this Netflix thriller, written by Kanika Dhillon, has unfortunately fallen victim to piracy. According to reports, Do Patti has been illegally leaked on torrent sites such as MovieRulz, Tamilrockers, 1337x and Telegram channels in HD format. ‘Do Patti’ Review: Kajol, Kriti Sanon and Shaheer Sheikh’s ‘Predictable’ Netflix Thriller Fails To Impress Critics.
This is not the first time a movie has been leaked online for free watch. Almost every film falls prey to piracy. In the past, many strict actions and restrictions were taken against these sites, but even after getting blocked, the sites bounced back, promoting piracy. This needs severe action by the cyber cell. We do not support piracy of any kind, and we hope there will be stringent action against the pirates here. ‘Do Patti’ Song ‘Raanjhan’: Kriti Sanon and Shaheer Sheikh Star in a Heartfelt Musical Track Sung by Parampara Tandon (Watch Video).
Watch the Trailer of ‘Do Patti’ Movie Below:
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The synopsis of Do Patti reads: “A puzzling investigation leads a no-nonsense cop down a dark path involving the vicious rivalry between twin sisters and the volatile man they both love.” (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 25, 2024 03:16 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

Pune: Dive Ghat Landslide Blocks Road, Authorities Warn Travelers to Exercise Caution

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Share this News:Pune, 25th October 2024: A landslide occurred in Dive Ghat on Thursday, 24th October, around 5:30 PM. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported. The sudden landslide happened at the third turn while traveling from Wadki towards Saswad.
Heavy rainfall in the ghat area has caused springs on the mountain to flow, resulting in soil slipperiness. As a safety measure, a trench has been dug into the side of the mountain.
One lane of the road was blocked due to the landslide. Drivers and travelers removed smaller stones, while they waited for local authorities to handle the larger stones.
As a result of the debris, one lane of the road was obstructed, leading to reduced traffic flow on the other side and causing a kilometer-long traffic jam. Given the landslides and heavy rainfall in the ghat area, tourists and travelers are advised to exercise caution while traveling through the region.

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New book explores most significant neolithic tombs in Wales

Arts & Culture, Books

Neolithic Tombs of Wales
A long-awaited revised book will offer an up-to-date account of the Neolithic period in Wales through a detailed exploration of its chambered tombs and monuments.
Neolithic Tombs of Wales will be published on November 21 21 November and author Dr George Nash has a sold-out talk at the Hay Winter Festival on Saturday 30 November.
The most conspicuous legacy of the Neolithic period (c.4,000–2,000 bce) are the enigmatic tombs and monuments that mark the landscape, many characterised by their use of colossal stones – megaliths.
In Wales, more than 250 Neolithic burial-ritual sites endure, and this new revised edition explores 100 sites for which significant remains can be seen.
It also discusses the five types of chambered tomb known from the time of our early farming ancestors.

Archaeology
Author, Dr Nash is an Associate Professor at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, and an Honorary Researcher within the department of archaeology, classics and Egyptology, University of Liverpool.
He has directed excavations at many Neolithic burial-ritual monuments and is the author of numerous books on the Neolithic and prehistoric and contemporary rock art.

Burial
Dr Nash, said: ‘This book is about the ritual and symbolic act of burial of the dead by our Neolithic ancestors.
“The evidence in Wales and in other Neolithic core areas of Western Britain for this can be seen through a series of monuments that are generically referred to as ‘stone burial chambered tombs’.
“Despite their heritage value, it is clear that the original meaning of these monuments is often not fully understood.
“By revealing the way these tombs were constructed, and using modern archaeological techniques to explore how they were used, this book aims to conjure an evocative picture of their purpose during this distant time.”

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ASEAN business outages cost $2.5m per hour, higher than global average

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Each hour of downtime costs firms at least $500,000.High-business-impact outages in ASEAN countries cost a median of $2.5m per hour, 32% higher than the global average of $1.9m per hour, a report by New Relic showed.The survey, which covered over 1,700 technology professionals from 16 countries, revealed that 80% of Singapore respondents saw improvements in Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR) after adopting observability, the highest rate amongst the countries surveyed.Engineering teams in ASEAN spend about 30% of their time addressing disruptions, which equates to 12 hours per week. The leading causes of unplanned outages over the last two years were network failures (35%), third-party or cloud provider issues (29%), and human error (28%).Outages remain frequent, with about a third of ASEAN companies experiencing them weekly. Around 87% of respondents estimated that each hour of downtime costs their firms at least $500,000, New Relic said.Despite the adoption of observability solutions to address these challenges, firms still face difficulties, particularly in tool consolidation.For example, 27% of ASEAN respondents rely on multiple monitoring tools, and 22% still use manual checks or tests. Only 18% detected outages using a single observability platform, although Singapore leads with 30% achieving this.Tool consolidation is gaining traction, especially in Indonesia, where 40% of respondents reported full-stack observability, the highest rate in the region. Additionally, 65% of Indonesian firms have deployed 10 or more observability capabilities, compared to just 20% in Singapore. Key challenges hindering full-stack observability in ASEAN include complex tech stacks (36%) and insufficient budgets (30%).The report identified several trends driving observability adoption, including the rise of artificial intelligence (38%), the integration of business applications, and the shift to multi-cloud environments (34%). Security monitoring (55%) and infrastructure monitoring (54%) are the most commonly deployed capabilities.Observability is delivering a strong return on investment (ROI) for many firms, with 80% of ASEAN respondents spending $1m or more on observability annually. Malaysia leads the region with a median ROI of 302%, followed by Thailand at 300%, and Singapore at 258%. In total, 87% of respondents reported their organisations derived at least $1m in value annually from their observability investments, with 42% citing reduced security risks and 37% noting improved system uptime and reliability.ASEAN respondents were more likely than their global counterparts to view observability as a key enabler for achieving core business goals, with 62% agreeing, compared to 50% globally, New Relic added.

The Weary Traveler Airbnb at the Weeping Glass embraces a “gloomy weirdo” aesthetic

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The Weeping Glass oddities and curiosities shop in Allentown

For years, visitors to the Weeping Glass oddities shop in Allentown have been telling owner Kelly Braden how much they’d like to stay there for a night. With the opening of The Weary Traveler, an Airbnb rental by Braden that embraces the shop’s “gloomy weirdo” aesthetic, now they can.The new space — located directly above the Weeping Glass — launched with a preview party on Oct. 18. Braden considers it to be a “beautiful extension” of the shop, and there was no skimping on spooky maximalist decor, she says, with vintage oddities, bizarre art, taxidermy, and all manner of trinkets decorating the two-bedroom, two-bath rental.Weary Travelers ascend a dark wood staircase with painted gold script beckoning them to “Come Rest Your Bones.” Breezing past a wall of antique portraits and cabinet cards — all individually sourced by Braden — guests can luxuriate across two floors.

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Stairs to The Weary Traveler

Bedrooms include a green-and-gold Dark Forest “comfort” room, centered around a mounted deer head to induce “deep forest sleep,” says Braden, and a low-lit celestial Alchemist’s Loft with tufted velvet cushions and a telescope.Renters also enjoy access to a botanical-themed Poison Bathroom, a fully equipped Witch Kitchen — stocked with coffee from nearby Grim Wizard Coffee — and Braden’s favorite space, a Seance Room. Modeled after a fortune teller’s den, throne-like chairs surround a Oujia board table for conjurings and Tarot readings.

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Dark Forest bedroom at The Weary Traveler

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Seance Lounge at The Weary Traveler

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Witch Kitchen at The Weary Traveler

Braden says the inspiration for The Weary Traveler came from her own travels and from the building itself, which dates back to 1903. (While she won’t officially confirm any hauntings, guests take heed “there’s a lot of movement,” she says.)“I know every time I’ve gotten to an Airbnb, it’s usually late at night. I’ve been traveling all day. [You’re] pretty weary at that point, and you are a weary traveler when you arrive,” Braden tells Pittsburgh City Paper. “So we want to kind of give it the feeling of an old boarding house.”At the center of the The Weary Traveler is a parlor with two large velvet couches and some of the space’s most eye-catching oddities: an antique pump organ, original Andrew Fyfe infant anatomy drawings from 1794, and a cabinet stacked with Victorian boots, taxidermy snakes, and old dolls.“Every room is its own little theme,” says Braden. Guests can also buy some of the local artwork dotting the walls, including hyperrealist paintings by Mike Schiavone and handcrafted nature pieces by Insect Mother.

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Parlor inside The Weary Traveler

At the preview party, Allentown residents stopped in, curious to see how the new space, under renovation since May, had turned out. Some hoped to book it for visiting friends.“[Another] driving force behind this is there are not a lot of Airbnbs in this area,” Braden tells City Paper. When Weeping Glass visitors asked her where they could stay nearby, she previously pointed them to hotels on Mt. Washington or on the South Side.But as Allentown undergoes something of a goth renaissance, Braden hopes to give guests a reason to stick closer and stop in at fellow “offbeat businesses” like metal gym Death Comes Lifting and Bottlerocket Social Hall (which also maintains an artist loft for overnight stays).“We needed something in this neighborhood where it’s like, yes, stay here, eat here, go get a drink here, shop here,” Braden says. “It gives people a reason to come to the neighborhood and stay in the neighborhood, and because it’s a tourist attraction, hopefully it will bring some new people to the neighborhood as well.”

Hanoi envisaged to be northern hub for tourism growth

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Hanoi envisaged to be northern hub for tourism growth
  The capital city of Hanoi is envisaged to become the nation’s tourism growth pole in the north. (Photo: Hanoimoi.vn)  The capital city of Hanoi is envisaged to become the nation’s tourism growth pole in the north under the tourism system planning for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2045 recently announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.Accordingly, Hanoi is the gateway and a centre to transfer visitors to the Red River Delta localities and the northern mountainous region. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City is seen as the growth pole in the south and Da Nang city, in the central region.The planning highlights the construction and formation of eight tourism development areas to channel resources, tap the investment efficacy to the fullest extent, and promote the benefits and values of tourism, including the Hanoi – Hai Phong – Quang Ninh – Ninh Binh tourism development driving zone established on the basis of the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong – Quang Ninh economic corridor.Tourism is eyed to become an economic spearhead that accounts for a lion share in the GDP structure and creates a driving force to develop other sectors.Vietnam targets to serve 25-28 million foreign tourist arrivals and 130 million domestic holidaymakers in 2025. The figures are expected to increase to 35 million foreigners and 160 million domestic visitors by 2030.Under a cultural and sports facilities network planning for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2045, Vietnam targets to develop a network of modern, harmonious, and unique national cultural and sport facilities to preserve and promote the values of the nation’s cultural traits while developing the cultural industry and sport economy.Cultural and sport centres will be set up in major urban areas such as Hanoi, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Vinh, Da Nang, Hue, Quy Nhon, Buon Ma Thuot, Ho Chi Minh City, and Can Tho./.

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German big business fears Trump victory, finds survey

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A survey of German companies has found nearly one in two expect negative impacts if Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election over Kamala Harris, with just 5 percent expecting positive effects.
However around 51 percent of the companies surveyed said it would make no difference whether Trump or Harris wins the Nov. 5 vote, the survey by the Ifo institute said.
Trump has threatened tariffs on imports to the United States if he wins a second term in office. This spells danger for industry in Germany, for which the United States is now the top trade partner.
U.S.-German relations took a hit under Trump’s 2017-2021 presidency.
He berated it and other allies on trade issues and for what he said was insufficient spending on the NATO defence alliance.
“Companies with close economic ties to the USA in particular expect negative consequences if Trump wins the election,” said Ifo researcher Andreas Baur.
He added that “many companies without direct export ties to the USA also fear negative effects, because they could still be indirectly affected, for example as suppliers”.
Only four percent of the companies surveyed said they were considering concrete steps such as shifting production facilities to the United States if Trump wins, the survey found.
Ifo surveyed 2,000 German industrial companies in September.

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Majorca panic as Balearic island set for travel chaos after ‘vehicle ceiling’ is smashed

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Majorca smashed its so-called vehicle ceiling this summer as its roads buckled under the strain of mass tourism.The vehicle ceiling is the number of drivers on the roads that an area can support “with levels of comfort”. Anything above the ceiling leads to congestion and road chaos as well as a “perception of saturation”.The Council of Majorca conducted a recent study and found that the largest Balearic Island can, at most, support 863,061 cars. In the most restrictive model, the island can only support 834,263 cars.In August last year, the popular tourist hotspot broke the vehicle ceiling, recording around 956,660 vehicles on the road. Therefore, the ceiling was exceeded either by 122,397 or 93,599 vehicles on the road.As recorded in 2023, the number of permanent vehicles in Majorca is 829,825. This means that if more than 4,438 tourists hire cars during their trip, the roads will become a nightmare for residents.The population of Majorca has soared in recent years and currently sits at around 962,000 people.The study is the latest sign of over-tourism straining resources on the island.This summer, popular tourist destinations across the Balearic Islands and the Spanish mainland saw protests against the tourism industry.Campaigners blame the mass influx of tourists for increases in rent prices, anti-social behaviour, and strain on public services.In 2023, more than 3.7 million British tourists visited the Balearic islands, including Mallorca.It is thought that 2024 will break that record.This comes as a report suggests Majorca will see record visitor numbers this winter, with as many as 10 million tourists flocking to the Balearic Islands.Around 7.8 million of the visitors will fly to Majorca.However, island authorities hope that welcoming more visitors outside of the summer will lessen the burden on locals during the island’s tourist peak, pushing islanders to the brink in recent years.

European city ‘at risk of sinking’ fights back against tourists with fierce price hikes

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The popular European city of Venice is taking measures to ensure the safety and future of its famous floating city.In recent years there has been growing concern about the impact on Venice of overtourism and how the increased footfall in recent years is affecting locals who live within its hallowed walls.As part of a series of new measures, city officials have said they will introduce a new ticket scheme in 2025, one which will see tourists charged to visit Venice and increase the price of late bookings.Under the current system, the number of days which tourists have to buy a ticket to enter Venice is 29. Under the new rules, this will rise to 54 whilst tourists who book less with less than four days’ notice will fork out €10 per day as opposed to the current €5.The new measures come as European tourism hotspots continue to fight back against an overtourism crisis that has affected several famous locations including the Canary Islands, Barcelona, and the Balearic Islands.Speaking to the Times, Simone Venturini claimed Venice was leading the way in dealing with overtourism and that it was reacting “proactively” rather than reactively.He explained: “Venice has gone from being the city most exposed to and criticised for the phenomenon of overtourism, to being the city that is reacting to this phenomenon the earliest and most proactively on the global stage.”Despite the new measures, there are concerns that this won’t stop thousands of people from visiting the city and putting more pressure on local infrastructure. Earlier this year the introduction of strict measures failed to stop waves of tourists after the introduction of the entrance fee.City councillor for the Tutta la Citta Insieme part Giovanni Andrea Martini told the I that the ticketing system had been “a real failure”.He exclaimed: “After the years of Covid, tourism in Venice has undergone a huge increase, exceeding the threshold reached in 2019. The consequences for Venetian residents are very serious.“On the contrary, we have the number of entrances that are higher by more than 10,000 tourists on average per day compared to last year. As a system of flow management, the entrance ticket has been a real failure.”There are also concerns that the city itself could be sinking under the sheer weight of tourists and climate change. It is known that the city is sinking at a rate of around one to two millimetres every year, but authorities are concerned other factors could exacerbate this.To push back against this, officials have invested around £4bn in a series of gates known as MOSE (Experimental Electromechanical Module) that aim to stop the tide from engulfing Venice. As recently as October 2020, they were used to protect Venice during an unusually high tidal event.

ITB Asia 2024 solidifies its position as the must-attend event for travel professionals in APAC

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Asia’s leading travel trade show concluded with remarkable success, hosting over 45,000 business appointments, attracting more than 18,500 attendees from 85 countries, and featuring 1,950 exhibitors. Additionally, over 1,400 high-quality buyers contributed to a dynamic business and networking environment. 160 top speakers shaped the future of travel at the ITB Asia Conference.
This year’s edition broke records with unprecedented growth and innovation, setting the stage for a groundbreaking 2025 edition. ITB Asia is poised to expand its highly popular Travel Tech Asia cluster next year, providing deeper insights into cutting-edge hotel technology. The dedicated platform will showcase the latest advancements in reservation systems, equipment, AI tools, CRM platforms, design, and sustainability initiatives — set to redefine the future of accommodation and guest experiences.
National Tourism Organisations Reflect on ITB Asia’s 2024 Success
Exhibitors from around the globe praised ITB Asia for its ability to bring together the travel industry’s key players under one roof. Ingunn Sakshaug, Market and Travel Trade Specialist at Visit Norway, expressed her enthusiasm: “ITB Asia provides us with a unique opportunity to connect with travel organisers from multiple countries in one place, and this year’s event exceeded our expectations”. Similarly, Thorleifur Thor Jonsson, Senior Manager, Trade Delegations, at Visit Iceland, stated: “ITB Asia is an invaluable platform for Iceland to engage with the Southeast Asian market. The highly efficient meeting system ensures we maximize results.” Xiaolong Wu, Marketing Manager – APAC and MENA Market, at the Malta Tourism Authority, added: “ITB Asia is one of the best platforms for connecting with Asia-Pacific travel trade partners. We look forward to deepening these relationships further.”
Joyce Wang, Executive Director of Messe Berlin Asia Pacific, stated: “ITB Asia remains the leading platform for the travel industry in the Asia-Pacific region. The remarkable growth and innovation displayed this year highlight the resilience and forward-thinking nature of our global travel community. We are excited to continue shaping the future of travel together, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.”
ITB Asia 2024 Conference Highlights and Thought Leadership
This year’s conference programme was nothing short of extraordinary, with over 4,000 minutes of high-powered content delivered through 100 sessions by 160 leading industry figures. The discussions focused on the future of MICE, corporate travel, leisure travel, and travel technology. Among the highlights were keynote speeches by Liz Ortiguera, Managing Director Asia Pacific & Sr Advisor to CEO of World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), and Kevin Goh, CEO of Lodging, CapitaLand Investment Limited and The Ascott Limited, who shared valuable insights into sustainability trends and technological innovations reshaping the future of travel.
The conference showcased high-powered discussions over three days in three distinct theatres, featuring impactful content. Esteemed industry leaders and C-suite speakers contributed their insights, making the event a significant platform for knowledge exchange.

Knowledge Theatre: Exploring Travel Trends and Innovations
In the Knowledge Theatre, industry leaders engaged in thought-provoking discussions on a range of important topics such as travel behaviour, customer loyalty, sustainability in hotels, or the evolution of extended stay experiences in Asia Pacific:
Scott Wegener, Head of Asia Pacific at Tripadvisor, led a session on How Life Stages Influence Travel Behavior, exploring how different life stages affect travel decisions, with a special focus on Japanese travellers. In a Fireside Chat on Customer Loyalty, Todd Handcock, Global Chief Commercial Officer & President Asia Pacific, Collinson International, discussed how brands can use travel experiences to drive customer loyalty, revealing key regional and global travel trends in Asia Pacific. Ananth Ramchandran, Head of Advisory & Strategic Transactions, Hotels & Hospitality, Asia, CBRE, presented on Mainstream and New Hotel Brands Embracing Sustainability, showing how sustainability has moved from a “nice to have” to a core part of hotel brand identity. Chew Hang Song, Deputy COO, Frasers Hospitality, and Sophie Brinsley, EVP – APAC, SilverDoor, joined a Fireside Chat on the Evolution of Extended Stay Experiences, examining the impact of digital transformation and flexible living solutions on the hospitality industry.

MICE Show Asia: Insights on Digital Transformation and AI

At MICE Show Asia, digital transformation took the spotlight with several key discussions:
Errol Lim, COO of Jublia, James Kang, Managing Director of MEPS International Korea, and Dylan Sharma, Co-Founder of TRICOM Events, explored the Role of Digital Transformation in MICE, with a focus on AI-driven tools like personalisation and data analytics that are reshaping event management. Abel Zhao, CEO of Connexus Group Holdings, discussed Globalisation and Localisation in Travel Management Companies (TMCs), highlighting how organisations can successfully integrate localisation into their global strategies to meet evolving market demands. Rita Kuan, Market Development Manager at GSTC, Ian Gan, Chief Sustainability Officer at Singapore EXPO, and Adam Piperdy, Founder of Unearthed Productions, delivered actionable strategies in Driving Sustainability: Strategies for a Greener Future in the MICE Industry, outlining how the industry can adopt sustainability standards and collaborate for long-term impact.
Travel Tech Asia: Shaping the Future of Travel Technology
Innovation was front and center at Travel Tech Asia, with sessions highlighting the evolving needs of today’s tech-savvy travellers:
Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President of Supply at Agoda, delved into Redefining Travel with digital and localised solutions, emphasising the need for hyper-localised experiences to meet customer demands and improve satisfaction. Apo Ozkececi, Senior Vice President at Accelya Group, introduced the New Distribution Capability (NDC), discussing its potential to transform airline retailing and deliver more personalised offers and transparent pricing. David Hughes, Managing Director of Asia Pacific at Uniglobe Travel International, led an insightful session on Building a Travel Programme Fit for the Future, revealing how emerging technologies like Generative AI and Web 3.0 are reshaping the travel management landscape. Yoshiyuki Takano, Group Managing Executive Officer at Rakuten Group, explored Japanese Travel Trends with data-driven insights, showcasing Japan’s growing inbound travel market and addressing challenges like overtourism and environmental changes.