Civilisation on the wall: Why graffiti, the epitaph of our times, needs to be preservedAncient carvings unveil the stories of yesteryears, while today's graffiti—like Cikai Korran's expressive words in Egypt—might serve as the...
21 Feb, 2026, 01.39 AM IST
Pompeii Mystery: Why Victims Wore Wool in Summer and What It Reveals About Vesuvius’ Eruption DateNew evidence from Pompeii suggests Mount Vesuvius erupted in autumn, not summer. Victims wore thick wool clothing, better suited for cooler...
11 Feb, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Hotter summers and overcrowding threaten Europe’s tourist economiesMediterranean tourism faces challenges. Climate change and rising tourist numbers strain resources. Ibiza's Montesol hotel adapts to water ...
21 Aug, 2025, 02.02 PM IST
This Spanish city is the latest to take a drastic step to curb overtourismSan Sebastian is not the first place in Europe to adopt similar actions. Spain's Palma de Mallorca outlawed Airbnb rentals in 2018. In 2023...
06 Nov, 2023, 11.17 AM IST
Emily in Paris: Parisians face influx of Netflix hero's fansThe romantic comedy, whose third season was released in December, traces Emily's adventures and misadventures in her Parisian career and lo...
21 Apr, 2023, 05.59 PM IST
700-year-old oak chair restored for upcoming King Charles III’s coronation. See detailsAhead of King Charles III’s coronation on May 6, the chair, which will be used for the ceremony, has been restored.
02 Mar, 2023, 12.39 AM IST
ET F&B Leaders 40 Under 40: This shepreneuer Hatch-es a PR success tale; IIT-K alumnus cooks a fab biryani menu; Milkshake director aces the beverage gameThe F&B leaders have emerged stronger than before.
30 Sep, 2021, 11.48 AM IST
Ancient past merges seamlessly into the vibrant present in AlexandriaIt is believed that Roman general Julius Caesar and queen of Egypt Cleopatra once spent a stormy winter in Alexandria as lovers.
20 Apr, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
Nothing fishy about this: Ex-Apple engineer turns stinky sauce into an upscale condimentRed Boat Fish Sauce is now found in the kitchens of Michelin-starred restaurants.
18 Dec, 2018, 01.52 PM IST
How Manama is emerging as West Asia’s foremost arts & culture hubPublic and private sector investments are being funnelled to promote arts under the patronage of the royal family.
20 May, 2018, 10.42 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
How city walls are becoming the artist's canvasAs awareness and acceptance of street art grows, it is likely more cities, including smaller ones, will benefit from such a venture.
07 Jan, 2018, 11.46 AM IST
Ayana Hotel debuts in KeralaAyana Hospitality, a JV between Mumbai-based ICS Group and South Africa's Mantis Developers, has converted a 200-year-old courthouse into a...
18 Mar, 2017, 03.37 PM IST
Urur Alcott Kuppam Margazhi Vizha: An attempt to let the strains of carnatic music out of the usual sabhasFor carnatic music, it was a quite a shift to perform to an audience that had the elite sitting on the sand.
18 Jan, 2015, 10.25 AM IST
- Apps that one must use with Stylus in smartphones
There was a time when every touchscreen device came with a stylus for precise operation. It may not be as popular as it once was but the st...
18 Jan, 2012, 08.00 AM IST
- Pristine getaway
Thanks to some timely laws, the 19th century hill station of Landour has remained unspoilt by modern constructions, and is the perfect plac...
16 Jun, 2011, 07.29 AM IST
- Where angels trod
Italy and stunning are two words that go hand in hand, but in Puglia the word refers as much to the landscape as to its architecture and tr...
12 Oct, 2006, 12.00 AM IST