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      <title><![CDATA[Shifu's Momos in Panampilly Nagar Is Kochi's Most Addictive Street Food Stop]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[By 7pm every evening, a crowd gathers at this tiny momo counter on Panampilly Nagar. Fresh-rolled dough, hand-folded dumplings, and a chilli sauce so good people cross the city for it.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Fort Kochi Restaurant That's Changing How We Think About Kerala Cuisine]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A new kitchen in the heart of Fort Kochi is turning traditional Malabar recipes into something extraordinary. We got an exclusive first look at what might be Kochi's most exciting opening this year.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Your Complete Weekend Guide to Kochi: What's On This May]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Live music at Jew Town, a pop-up night market in Mattancherry, and a heritage walk you've been putting off. Here's your weekend sorted.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kochi Metro Phase 3 Is Coming — Every New Station That Will Change Your Commute]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Phase 3 extension is adding 11 new stations connecting Kakkanad to the city centre. Here's exactly how it affects your daily route.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lulu Mall Kochi Is Running Its Biggest Clearance Sale This Weekend — Here's What To Grab]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Up to 70% off on electronics, clothing, and home goods. We've mapped out the best deals floor by floor so you don't waste time.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[5 Hidden Cafes in Mattancherry You Probably Haven't Been To Yet]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Beyond the spice markets and the Dutch Palace, Mattancherry has a quiet café scene that rewards those willing to wander down the right lane.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Reliance Trends Kochi Is Offering 40% Off On All Ethnic Wear This Week]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Kasavu sarees, churidars, and kurtas — everything is marked down. Here's your guide to the best picks before stock runs out.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Best Rooftop Bars in Kochi for the Perfect Sundowner]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Golden hour hits different when you're above the city. These are Kochi's best spots to watch the sun dip over the backwaters with a drink in hand.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Oberon Mall's New Food Zone Has 6 New Restaurants And It Looks Incredible]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The revamped third floor at Oberon Mall has just opened with 6 new dining spots ranging from Japanese to traditional Kerala thali. We tried them all.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Weekend Night Market in Jew Town Is Kochi's Best Kept Secret]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Every Saturday from 7pm, this pop-up market in the heart of Mattancherry comes alive with local food, handmade crafts, and live music. Here's everything you need to know.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Inside Kochi's Exploding Art Scene: The Galleries Worth Your Time Right Now]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Between Biennale years, Kochi's art scene doesn't stop. Meet the new galleries, studios, and spaces making serious noise in 2026.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[This New Fort Kochi Boutique Is Selling Kerala Handloom Like You've Never Seen It Before]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A 28-year-old designer is reinventing Kasavu and Kaithari fabric into contemporary cuts that are flying off the shelves. We spoke to her about what's next.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Where to Find the Best Kerala Sadya in Ernakulam Right Now]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Not all banana leaf spreads are equal. We ate at 11 places so you don't have to. Here's the definitive guide to the perfect sadya in Kochi.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Perfect Cherai Beach Day Trip: Everything You Need to Know]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[An hour from the city, Cherai delivers dolphins, Chinese fishing nets, and some of Kerala's best seafood shacks. Here's how to do it properly.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Centre Square Mall's New Food Court Is A Complete Game Changer]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The fully renovated food court at Centre Square now has 18 counters, a live grill station, and a dessert zone that's already drawing long queues.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kochi's New Wave of Specialty Coffee Shops Is Here — and It's Excellent]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Single-origin beans, pour-over setups, and baristas who actually want to talk coffee. Kochi's third-wave scene has officially arrived.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Annual Kochi Street Food Festival Is Coming Back Bigger Than Ever This June]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Over 80 food stalls, live music every evening, and a dedicated Kerala cuisine section. We've got the full preview of what to expect.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[This Mattancherry Restaurant Just Got A Stunning Makeover And The Menu Is Even Better]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 40-year-old institution on Synagogue Lane closed for three months, reopened with a completely new look, and kept every dish that made it famous.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[A New Bookshop Café in Fort Kochi Is Changing How We Think About Reading Spaces]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Part second-hand bookstore, part specialty café, part community event space — this tiny shop on Burger Street is already Kochi's most talked-about new opening.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[10 Things Kochi Does Better Than Any Other Indian City]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The backwaters, the food, the art scene, the coffee, the Chinese fishing nets at sunrise. Here's why Kochi keeps winning.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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