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Europe's largest landscape of ‘fire and ice’ declared World Heritage site

Iceland glacier national park makes it to the list of World Heritage sites.

07 Jul 2019 11:48 AM

Ancient city of Babylon, now a UNESCO World Heritage

Iraqi President Barham Salih said, the city, now an archaeological ruin, was returned to its 'rightful place' in history.

06 Jul 2019 2:17 PM

Vulnerable to extinction: Kaziranga rangers save Indian rhinos

Hell in high water: Braving the monsoon to save India's rhinos.

05 Jul 2019 10:11 AM

Indonesia’s Yogyakarta declared UNESCO World Heritage site

Once in shambles, these Jogja temples are now UNESCO World Heritage sites.

22 Jun 2019 11:22 AM

Envoys, diplomats celebrate Yoga Day

The envoys performed various ‘asanas’ at a hall at the Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in south Delhi at the event hosted by the MEA.

22 Jun 2019 8:02 AM

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Travel Alert: Taj Mahal finds new means to curb overtourism

Staying longer than 3 hours? Be prepared to pay more at the Taj Mahal

13 Jun 2019 3:26 PM

A tranquil getaway

Little known Luang Prabang, the land of a million elephants, offers just the right mix of exploration and a peaceful getaway.

09 Jun 2019 1:45 AM

A paradise waiting to be explored

The pristine river originates from the icy cold glacial springs of Hanskund, a snow-capped peak in the verdant Great Himalayan National Park.

26 May 2019 12:04 AM

Welcome to the tropical prison in Mexico that some don’t want to leave

Prez Obrador decided to close prison, saying islands known for beauty and biodiversity, shouldn't be testament to 'punishment, torture'.

04 Apr 2019 2:25 PM

Once a penal colony, Australia won’t whitewash its gritty past

By the second half of the 19th century, Australia saw itself as an outpost of the British Empire.

27 Mar 2019 1:21 AM

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Ruchira Kamboj appointed India's Ambassador to Bhutan

She is serving as the High Commissioner of India to South Africa since 2017.

11 Feb 2019 4:24 PM

Over 100 mn gather for Kumbh mela, devotees to take holy dip today

The Mela, which runs until March 4, was recognised as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2017.

15 Jan 2019 8:54 AM

ADVENTURES of thrill

With 2018 being the year of adventure tourism, travel writer and photographer susheela Nair curated an exhibition that celebrated the outdoors.

13 Jan 2019 6:58 AM

12 crore devotees expected to visit Kumbh Mela: UP minister

Touted as the biggest cultural and religious event in the world, the Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad).

04 Jan 2019 11:23 AM

UNESCO adds reggae music to global cultural heritage list

Reggae emerged in the late 1960s out of Jamaica’s ska and rocksteady genres, also drawing influence from American jazz and blues.

29 Nov 2018 2:36 PM

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Nothing secret about vision document on Taj, SC tells UP govt

Delhi School of Planning and Architecture told SC it is in process of preparing vision document for protection, preservation of Taj Mahal.

29 Nov 2018 2:35 PM

Mystic Mantra: Pranaam, philosophers!

“Philosophy” derives from two Greek words: “Philia” meaning “love” and “Sophia”, wisdom.

15 Nov 2018 12:05 AM

Why we need to invest in teachers: A lot depends on it

The education challenges can become more serious when lack of teacher qualifications is combined with classroom overcrowding.

05 Oct 2018 3:37 AM

Here’s Trishna Shakya, Nepal's living goddess

She made a public appearance on Monday on the occasion of Indrajatra - the traditional festival observed to worship Devraj Indra.

25 Sep 2018 8:58 AM

Egypt sentences 75 to death over clashes, journalist gets 5 years

In a statement, Amnesty condemned Saturday's death sentences and heavy prison terms after what it called a 'disgraceful mass trial'.

09 Sep 2018 2:19 PM

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