From frozen marathons at Pangong Lake to snorkeling in Lakshadweep, govt pushes niche tourism in UTsIndia is promoting diverse niche tourism across its Union Territories. Initiatives include astro-tourism, eco-tourism, and adventure sports...
25 Mar, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Blood Moon on March 3: Best places to witness the total Lunar Eclipse across the globeA total lunar eclipse occurs when Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow that filters sunlight through the pla...
23 Feb, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Forget 3I/ATLAS — a city-sized green comet called C/2024 E1 is racing toward EarthComet Wierzchoś (C/2024 E1) is an ancient, green-glowing comet formed almost 4.5 billion years ago that is currently making a one-time pass...
17 Feb, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Why has the blood-red night sky over Ladakh's Hanle village left the internet stunned? ExplainedRed auroras Hanle Ladak: Auroral activity was recorded by the all-sky camera at the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh, on th...
29 Jan, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Don't miss the spectacular September partial solar eclipse: Unique experiences in the Southern Hemisphere—here's what you really need to know!Skywatchers in the Southern Hemisphere are in for a treat this weekend with a partial solar eclipse on Sept. 21/22. New Zealand, Antarctica...
18 Sep, 2025, 12.31 AM IST
Northern Lights alert! These US states could see the sky glow green tonightNorthern lights in US: Get ready for a celestial treat. The northern lights might grace the skies of 14 United States states this week. The...
24 Jul, 2025, 04.32 AM IST
Planetary parade 2025: Best places to watch in US, handy apps and all your FAQs answeredPlanetary Parade 2025: The planets are aligning this week for a celestial event that will be seen around the globe. Seven planets will line...
28 Feb, 2025, 09.42 PM IST
Planetary Parade on February 28, 2025: How, when and where to watch the rare celestial event in the USAThe planetary parade on February 28, 2025, is a rare celestial event where seven planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and...
27 Feb, 2025, 07.42 PM IST
What is Astrotourism? This Middle Eastern destination's astonishing sky is the new star-gazing haven you must visitSaudi Arabia is emerging as a leader in astrotourism, with its first Dark Sky Parks recognized by DarkSky International. The Kingdom offers...
22 Feb, 2025, 07.47 PM IST
Ladakh gets world's highest MACE ObservatoryLadakh now hosts the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment observatory, the world's highest imaging Cherenkov telescope, inaugurated by Dr...
10 Oct, 2024, 04.54 PM IST
Astronomy based tourism in India: Spreading the love for stargazingSince the observatory is meant for scientific purposes and to help the locals earn an income, Angchuk and his colleagues distributed telesc...
17 Dec, 2023, 10.07 AM IST
New York Jets star Aaron Rodgers endorses darkness retreats. What is it?Aaron Rodgers of New York Jets has pitched for darkness retreats which have gone viral on social media.
12 Dec, 2023, 02.14 AM IST
Night Sky Sanctuary: Here's all you need to know about India’s first Night Sky Reserve in LadakhThe Ladakh UT Administration has notified the proposed Dark Sky Reserve at Hanle village in Eastern Ladakh, which will be India's first Nig...
21 Mar, 2023, 12.53 PM IST
Work on India's first-ever night sky sanctuary in Ladakh will be over in month's time: Jitendra Singh"The work on India's first-ever night sky sanctuary, being set up by CSIR under Union Ministry of Science & Technology, in Ladakh's Hanle i...
25 Nov, 2022, 06.58 PM IST
Last-minute getaways! Head to Laos, Bolivia, Maldives to end the year on a memorable noteVisit one of these beautiful destinations that offer a Visa on Arrival and a diverse range of experiences.
14 Dec, 2017, 12.57 PM IST
Diamonds in the sky: From Southern Lights to glittering Pleidaes, five astronomical spectacles you should experience onceTrout Point Lodge, set in a remote corner of Nova Scotia, is a perfect location for Pleiades hunters.
19 Sep, 2016, 06.02 PM IST
Star gazing to be introduced in Maharashtra's Pench Tiger Reserve to boost tourismIn a move to boost wildlife tourism, Maharashtra government will soon launch star gazing activity in the Pench Tiger Reserve.
11 Dec, 2015, 03.46 PM IST