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BERLIN WALL HISTORY
In 1961, Berliners went to sleep and woke up to a city cut in half. East German troops had put up barbed wire overnight, stopping trains, cars and thousands of people from crossing between East and West Berlin- Quote of the day by Angela Merkel: "What does freedom mean to me? This question has occupied me my entire life... Freedom is for me not to..." — Inspiring life lessons on continuous learning, personal growth, leadership, self-discovery, purpose, and how pushing your boundaries unlocks lifelong autonomy by the former German Chancellor
- FIFA World Cup 2026: 'Berlin Wall' falls as Germany's Manuel Neuer confirms retirement from international football
- When victory is declaring victoryVictory is what you say victory is. Leaders, even when they haven't won the war (or 'special military operation') seek to have the commandi...03 Apr, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
- No longer 'poor but sexy?' Berlin's economic rise comes at a priceThe iconic Tacheles building, once a hub of alternative art in Berlin, has been transformed into commercial spaces, symbolizing the city's ...29 Mar, 2025, 11.53 AM IST
- Nazi-looted French painting put on display in search for rightful ownerThe small untitled artwork by French painter Nicolas Rousseau is back in France.20 Aug, 2020, 11.48 AM IST
- On the go: Villa Ortiga Design Studio founder found a friend in designer Jill Narongchai during a trip to ThailandSarabjit Singh feels solo trips can be a 'rigorous learning experience'.06 Dec, 2019, 01.03 PM IST
- 2019 holiday guide: Swing at the edge of a Stratovolcano in Ecuador; walk on water in BoliviaMake plans to explore new horizons and try new experiences10 Jan, 2019, 08.40 AM IST
- Bespoke experiences galore: A perfect, customised tour to get the best out of your visitA customised tour comes with the single most important benefit - it takes you beyond the touristy aspects.22 Feb, 2018, 05.41 AM IST
- Learning with the times: Since when have defensive walls been made to protect countries or cities?The wall was demolished in November 1989. Similar to the Berlin wall is the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which acts as the de facto bor...30 Jan, 2017, 11.56 AM IST
- In light of Trump's proposed 'Mexico' wall, here is looking at other walls and the history behind themTrump stormed to victory on the simple promise of building a wall to cordon the US off to unwanted immigrants from Mexico.26 Jan, 2017, 08.26 AM IST
- Travel quirks of Mark Zuckerberg and other business leadersZuckerberg went for a run at the Tiananmen Square, visited the Temple of Heaven and walked up the Great Wall of China.23 May, 2016, 07.45 AM IST
- People of Berlin inspired the world: Barack ObamaCommemorating the fall of the Berlin Wall some 26 years ago, US President Barack Obama has said the people of Berlin inspired the world.07 Nov, 2015, 01.33 PM IST
- At Malaga, Gothic architecture meets modern marvelsThe town of Malaga boasts of balconied buildings, narrow pedestrian streets and some of the best Tapas Bar. Are you still looking for a rea...07 Aug, 2014, 05.00 AM IST
- Google search making people more forgetful?The internet is fast eroding people's memories of world-changing events in history, making them more forgetful as they increasingly bank up...03 Oct, 2013, 01.34 PM IST
- Too bad that Rahul Dravid also known as 'The Wall' cannot claim the immutability of his inanimate namesakesSadly, Rahul Dravid, as the only Wall to make boundaries instead of defining or guarding them, cannot claim the immutability of his inanima...12 Mar, 2012, 01.40 AM IST
- Berlin: Subtle commemorations of historyBerlin is truly one of Europe’s most vibrant capital cities, with much art, culture on display but Prakash Dubey was particularly struck by...25 Nov, 2010, 04.58 AM IST
- Passing over RaoThis newspaper has described former Narasimha Rao as the frog that was picked up by the princess, but refused to let her kiss him.30 Dec, 2009, 02.51 AM IST
- Hail Time and not Hitler!The bronze chariot of the Goddess of Victory still towered over Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate. But the blighted wall flanking it had been torn ...11 Nov, 2009, 02.59 AM IST
- Germany moves to shore up bank confidenceGermany guaranteed all bank savings and stepped in with the biggest bank rescue in the country's history, as the world financial crisis sho...06 Oct, 2008, 09.23 AM IST
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