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An introduction to Varkala surfing
An introduction to Varkala surfing

Varkala surfing is top of the offering for wave hunters in Kerala. Come to hit mellow breaks and enjoy a laid-back hippy town on the beach.

Cash-strapped Britons give up pets as country faces a long recession
Cash-strapped Britons give up pets as country faces a long recession

It is a similar story at centres across the country -- with some seeing record inquiries for dog and cat returns -- as the tightest squeeze on living standards since at least the 1960s forces many owners to decide the additional cost of food plus hundreds of pounds in vet bills is no longer manageable.