Amazon rainforest rivers down to lowest level in over century, drought hits ecosystemBrazil's Amazon rainforest, which is often called lungs of the planet, is witnessing a drought and decline in water levels.
17 Oct, 2023, 10.17 PM IST
50 mn Indians to travel overseas in 2019: World Tourism OrganisationAccording to the UN World Tourism Organisation, 50 million Indians will travel overseas in 2019, up from 23 million in 2017.
30 Jan, 2019, 01.27 PM IST
Don't worry about the visa: Make last-minute international travel plans to Laos, Fuji & JordanAs 2018 marks it concluding weeks, make sure you travel to these easy-to-reach international spots.
29 Nov, 2018, 07.22 AM IST
Explore India on water, plan a cruise holiday this summerWith the temperatures soaring, plan your summerscapes soon.
24 May, 2018, 05.07 AM IST
Here's why Mark Twain said that heaven was copied after MauritiusMauritius, the sun-drenched island in the Indian Ocean may be better known as a honeymooners' paradise with its pristine beaches and sumptu...
26 Mar, 2017, 01.44 AM IST
Rediscovering the ancient port city of MuzirisMuziris’ primacy on the Spice Route has also led to the launch of Spice Route Tourism, which links 41 countries in Asia and Europe with Ind...
19 Feb, 2017, 12.30 AM IST
Australia's Bellarine Peninsula & Great Ocean Road: Jaunt through the lesser known locales for mesmerizing imagesThe 12 Apostles rise majestically out of the Southern Ocean on Victoria’s coastline. Owing to erosion and wave activity, there are only eig...
11 Oct, 2015, 08.20 AM IST
Why climate change & pollution threats to Sundarbans cannot be taken lightly by governmentsSix years after cyclone Aila, the existential threat faced by the people and fauna in one of the world’s largest mangroves has reached alar...
19 Apr, 2015, 10.15 AM IST
350-tonne oil spill by Bangladeshi ship threatens SunderbansThe site, near Mongla port, is about 100 km from the Kolkata port and Indian officials are on alert over the possibility of the oil slick s...
12 Dec, 2014, 12.22 PM IST
- 350-tonne oil spill by Bangladeshi ship threatens Sunderbans
The fragile Sundarbans region stared at an ecological nightmare after a vessel carrying 350 tonnes of oil crashed, spilling the toxic liqui...
12 Dec, 2014, 10.46 AM IST
- 3.5 lakh liters furnace oil spills in fragile Sunderbans as tankers collide in fog
An oil tanker carrying around 350,000 litres of oil capsized on the Shele River in the Sundarbans early Tuesday morning, threatening the wo...
11 Dec, 2014, 02.46 PM IST
Trip planner: Mauritius with its beautiful scapes is perfect for a foreign holidayIf you’ve been craving a foreign holiday, target Mauritius with its beautiful scapes, during the coming travel season.
09 Sep, 2013, 09.06 AM IST
Must-visit islands in IndiaNot many people know about India’s many scenic islands that dot the coastline and river routes. ET-Travel visits the popular islands along ...
21 Jun, 2012, 08.04 AM IST
- Olive ridley sabotages Posco's port plan
Impact of increased illumination from proposed port on nesting sites for adult turtles worries ecologists.
05 Nov, 2010, 05.44 AM IST
Tasmania has something for everyoneTasmania is an island that has the perfect mix of charming towns and marvellous natural vistas.
22 Jul, 2010, 05.30 AM IST
- BP says it will pay for Gulf spill's cleanup
BP PLC said Monday that it will pay for all the cleanup costs from a massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that could continue spewing cr...
03 May, 2010, 08.03 PM IST
A South African pitch!Do not confine yourself to the cricket grounds if you are planning to attend the IPL matches. Have a look at the other attractions that Sou...
30 Apr, 2009, 12.51 AM IST