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In 1889, Switzerland opened a rack railway up Mount Pilatus with gradients once thought too steep; the line still climbs more than 5,000 feet from the valleySwitzerland's Pilatus Railway stands as the steepest rack railway globally, boasting an impressive maximum gradient of 48%. This remarkable...- Head to Ireland with your partner to rekindle romanceStay in a lighthouse for a unique experience.
- The quiet charmer: How Lucerne brings together the old and new of SwitzerlandNot surprisingly, Lucerne (also Luzern) is still referred to as the “city of light”, a rough translation of its old name of Luciaria (datin...
- Sneak peaks of Switzerland: 5 less crowded but adventurous crests that can be cool summer getawaysInstead of becoming tired old cliches, all the major peaks became incredibly popular & rather crowded.
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- Manohar Parrikar fires for Army's new artillery gunsSources said at least six tenders have been issued so far but were cancelled due to a number of reasons including blacklisting and single v...
- 65th Republic Day: Cultural heritage; Tejas, Hercules, on display at RajpathBraving the winter chill, a large number of enthusiastic people came to witness the parade that culminated at the historic Mughal monument ...
- DefExpo-2012: Firms flock to Delhi to woo world's top arms importerThere are going to be 232 foreign firms and 60 official delegations in town this week for the four-day 'DefExpo-2012' that begins on Thursd...
- India remains world's largest arms importerThe message is embarrassing but clear: with India failing to get its act together to build a strong defence-industrial base (DIB) unlike Ch...
- Cabinet clears Rs 6,600cr French missile dealIndia has cleared the Rs 6,600-crore acquisition of 490 French advanced missile systems to arm the Mirage-2000 fighter jets, which are bein...
- Decks cleared for Rs 5000 crore IAF deal for missiles, trainer jetsDefence ministry sources say the two deals have now been "sent" to the Cabinet Committee on Security for the "final nod" after "clarifying ...
- Like the bridge that defines it, lakeside Lucerne preserves its past amid its presentLucerne is defined by its bridge. It's a zigzag bridge, with beautiful old paintings and a tower-prison for cantankerous couples.
- Lucerne: A lakeside viewThe unspoilt hillside town in the Swiss Alps
- Lucerne: The flower girl of SwitzerlandA visit to Lucerne is like stepping into an Alpine movie set for this pretty little lake side town is the Switzerland of your imagination.
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