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In 1871, Switzerland put a toothed rail between normal train tracks so carriages could climb steep Mount Rigi; 155 years later, the same system still worksSince 1871, the distinctive rack-and-pinion grip system on Switzerland's Rigi railway has revolutionized mountain travel. Created by engine...- In 1899, a Swiss city built a railway powered by wastewater; wastewater makes one car heavy enough to pull the other uphill without using a motorOpened in 1899, Fribourg's funicular uniquely connects the upper and lower districts by harnessing the power of gravity and wastewater rath...
- Band, Baaja, Back? West Asia looks to tie the knot with IndiaIndian destination wedding bookings in Dubai and other West Asian destinations are showing signs of recovery after cancellations earlier th...
- World Economic Forum's 2026 Travel & Tourism Index: Japan tops the list, see where India standsJapan has achieved the top position in the World Economic Forum's 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index. India has seen significant impro...
- Climate disasters are growing. So are cuts to programs that prepare for themClimate-related disasters in the Himalayas have intensified, leading to devastating impacts on communities and economies. Aid cuts have sig...
- Love snowfall? 7 countries to visit this winter for snowy landscapes, mountain views and winter adventuresIf you love watching snow fall and exploring snow-covered landscapes, winter is the perfect time to plan a getaway. From Japan's famous pow...
- Julie Andrews once visited the real ‘Sound of Music’ house. The actress felt the evil spirit inside; the house is connected with a darker pastThe von Trapp family's former Salzburg villa holds a darker history than the famous musical portrays. Julie Andrews felt an unsettling pres...
- Dubai, Abu Dhabi residents return to a new normal: ‘Neither war, nor peace’Six months into the Iran war, the UAE’s post-pandemic boom is facing its biggest test. Tourism, aviation, property and trade have taken a h...
- Quote of the day by Kofi Annan: 'If one is going to err, one should err on the side of liberty and freedom.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on leadership, trust, human dignity, rights and democracyQuote of the day by Kofi Annan, “If one is going to err, one should err on the side of liberty and freedom,” explains why leaders should pr...
- Thailand cuts visa-free stay from 60 to 30 days for tourists from 60 countries, including IndiaThailand has cut its visa-free stay for tourists from 60 days to 30 days from September 15, 2026. Indians remain eligible for visa-free ent...
- What is a glacial collapse? The science behind the Nepal-Tibet floodsA glacial collapse occurs when a large mass of ice and rock suddenly breaks from a mountain slope, potentially triggering avalanches, debri...
- Nepal Flash Floods: India, US, China and which other countries have the most citizens missingNepal flash floods and landslides have left at least 2,478 people missing and at least 586 dead along the Nepal-Tibet border. Indian, Ameri...
- In 2025, research study warned 76 per cent of glacier mass would vanish bringing catastrophe to Himalayas, European Alps, Rockies of the US, Canada, and other parts of world but one country may not feel direct impact. Here's whyGlaciers are found on every continent except Australia -- from Mount Kilimanjaro to the Austrian Alps and the Karakoram range in Pakistan.
- Staycations and Coolcations are the new ways to holidayAs climate change transforms travel habits, traditional summer getaways are shifting significantly. Countries like Norway and Scotland are ...
- India needs more GST relief to make travel affordable, drive tourism growth: SOTC Travel MDFurther GST rationalization on domestic hotels and restaurants could fuel tourism growth. The government's move to reduce tax collected at ...
- Europe races to contain mega wildfires as fresh heatwave threatens France and SpainFirefighters in France and Spain are battling massive wildfires that have displaced over 320,000 people and threatened Bordeaux as another ...
- Switzerland Tourism launches YouTube travel seriesSwitzerland Tourism has launched "Ticket to Switzerland," a YouTube series featuring Indian creators exploring the country through challeng...
- Switzerland launches promo campaigns to woo Indian touristsIn a bid to attract more Indian tourists, Switzerland Tourism today launched promotional campaigns here.
- Switzerland eyes 8% jump in overnight tourists from India in 2013Switzerland Tourism is a public corporation, responsible for promotion of Switzerland as a holiday, travel and conference destination both ...
- Swiss consulate in Bangalore to issue visas by mid-2012Switzerland's second consulate in India is expected to commence issue of visas by mid-2012, according to a Switzerland Tourism official.
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