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Scuba diving in Sipadan in Malaysia by Dheeraj M. Nanda.

ADVENTURES of thrill

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

13 Jan 2019 6:58 AM IST

The Dharam Sansad at the 2019 Kumbh Mela assumes significance because the scale of the Kumbh Mela will be the biggest ever and all eyes will be focused on what happens there. (Representational image)

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).

4 Jan 2019 11:23 AM IST

Kamboj has previously served as the Ambassador/PR to Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO, Paris. (Photo:ANI)

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 IST

The Port Arthur Penitentiary in Tasmania. (Photo: Latika Padgaonkar)

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 March 2019 1:21 AM IST

The entrance to Islas Marias federal prison at Isla Maria Madre in the Pacific Ocean, about 120 km off the coast of Nayarit state, Mexico.(Photo: AFP)

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...

4 April 2019 2:25 PM IST

The lake is located at a height of 2730 m above sea level. With deep blue waters, the lake is held sacred to the sage Prashar and he is regarded to have meditated there.

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...

26 May 2019 12:04 AM IST

It took the effort of over 200 locals over a span of two months to clean and restore the sanctity of this temple. (Photo: Pixabay)

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 IST

Pakistanis attend a yoga session during the Internatio-nal Day of Yoga in Lahore on Friday. (Photo: AFP)

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...

22 Jun 2019 8:02 AM IST

If tourists stay for more than three hours, then they have to pay the price equivalent to the original cost of the ticket upon exiting. (Photo: Pixabay)

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 IST

Another long trip is the legendary Kuang Si waterfalls! An Instagram favourite, the falls are bright green and flow gently over different levels of the landscape.

A tranquil getaway

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

9 Jun 2019 1:45 AM IST

Dolls from Raghurajpur

Kalamitra is Fani-hit Raghurajpur's new symbol of hope

Thanks to its efforts and commitment, some of the villagers now have a regular income once more.

22 July 2019 1:35 AM IST

National Kladruby Stud Farm has been recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and acknowledged as one of Europes leading horse-breeding institutions. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Kladruby Stud Farm added to the UNESCO World Heritage list

Habsburg stud farm from Czech Republic rides to UNESCO world heritage status.

20 July 2019 11:37 AM IST