Scientists say Easter Island’s giant Moai statues may have ‘walked’ upright across the islandA new theory suggests Easter Island's moai statues were moved upright in a rocking motion, like walking. This hypothesis, supported by stat...
06 May, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Japan tourism hits record despite Middle East conflictForeign tourists coming to Japan hit a new record in March despite another huge drop in Chinese visitors as well as a fall in those from th...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Melania Trump blasts 'lies' linking her to EpsteinFirst Lady Melania Trump has broken her silence on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. She stated she had no knowledge of his abuse and was not a ...
10 Apr, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
After Iran ceasefire, is Trump turning to Greenland again? His remarks spark fresh buzzTrump Greenland move 2026: After Iran ceasefire, is President Donald Trump shifting focus to Greenland again? Fresh remarks spark global ge...
08 Apr, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Heavy snow warning: Powerful storm brings snow, ice, and freezing temperatures across U.SHeavy Snow Warning: A powerful winter system is moving across the United States beginning Tuesday, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and f...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.34 AM IST
Iran's Kharg Island hit by US attacks on 50+ military targets as Middle East war intensifiesKharg Island, Iran’s lifeline for oil exports, has been under siege, with attacks escalating tensions with the United States. This conflict...
07 Apr, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Trump's threatened destruction of Iran's power plants could be considered war crime, experts sayPresident Trump's threats to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants have sparked concerns of war crimes. Experts argue such actions could vi...
07 Apr, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
Who Really Destroyed Easter Island’s Forests? The Rats’ Hidden Role ExplainedEaster Island's iconic statues hide a forgotten environmental tale. New research reveals Polynesian rats, introduced around 1200 CE, decima...
03 Mar, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
New York City under state of emergency as Nor’easter pummels with fierce winds and floods - check if you are venturing outA major nor’easter struck the Northeast U.S., resulting in strong winds, heavy rain, and shoreline flooding from New York to New England. N...
13 Oct, 2025, 06.39 PM IST
A raggedy ferry ride into forgotten, dark historyDuring a visit to Dakar, Senegal, the author and a friend journeyed to Gorée Island, a former Dutch slave trading post. The island, named a...
21 Jun, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
View: Whether visiting Stonehenge or Easter Island, everybody must get stonedThe stones at Stonehenge hail from different parts of Britain and evoke similar questions. As with the pyramids, countless experiments have...
13 Apr, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
New 1.6-metre-tall Moai discovered in Chilean Island. See detailsThe newly discovered moai on Easter Island has been described as a 1.6-meter statue that is "full-bodied with recognizable features but no ...
03 Mar, 2023, 12.17 AM IST
This summer, head to a UNESCO world heritage site for a dose of culture and historySummers is all about long haul, fun vacations that brim over with interesting discoveries.
10 May, 2018, 05.20 AM IST
From Dolchi Holi in Rajasthan to Marine Camp in Lakshadweep, you'll want to bookmark these eventsDolchi Holi is celebrated in Bikaner by the Harsh and Vyas communities.
01 Mar, 2018, 09.04 AM IST
Unearth the historic past and be an informed travellerDon’t just skim the surface by being a tourist and discover secrets of the past.
11 May, 2017, 05.19 AM IST
Return with a fascinating tale as souvenir! Easter Island in Chile continues to fascinate travellersThe simple hotels, peaceful atmosphere and breathtaking scenery is infectious.
27 Apr, 2017, 10.37 AM IST
Let Easter Island surprise you with its history and scenic beachesEaster Island is the world's most isolated inhabited island. Isolated for centuries from the outside world, the people developed their own ...
15 Jan, 2015, 08.23 AM IST