Egypt unveils $30 million overhaul plan to transform tourism for the PyramidsThe Giza Pyramids have undergone a 30 million dollar revamp. This aims to improve visitor experience. New buses transport tourists around t...
10 Jun, 2025, 12.59 PM IST
How long will cultural appropriation continue?Western museums and collections house sacred objects from various cultures, often acquired during colonial times. The article highlights th...
12 Oct, 2024, 12.37 AM IST
How Egyptian luxury brands are harnessing traditional craftsmanship and carving a path to riches to the worldHow Egyptian luxury brands are harnessing traditional craftsmanship from jewellery to carpet weaving to bring the country's ancient cultura...
18 May, 2023, 06.31 PM IST
Statute of Buddha found at ancient Egyptian seaport, throws light on India's ties with Roman empireThe statute was found at an ancient temple dating back to the Roman era at the seaport - Berenice on the Red Sea.
06 May, 2023, 08.17 PM IST
1800-year old Roman city unearthed at Luxor, Egypt.The city dates back to second and third century (BC) according to reports.
25 Jan, 2023, 01.54 PM IST
From Dior, Maroon 5 to Black Eyed Peas, Egypt dusts off pyramids for fashion, pop and art showsThe modern cultural push is a new direction for Egypt's image.
05 Dec, 2022, 08.54 AM IST
Egyptians urge British museum to return the 'icon of their identity' the Rosetta StoneEgyptians have termed Britain's possession of the stone as an act of 'cultural violence'.
30 Nov, 2022, 08.24 PM IST
A treasure trove of Egyptian artefacts unearthed in Saqqara, EgyptArchaeologists have hit the jackpot as they unearth a buried treasure of Egyptian artefacts, including idols, mummified coffins, manuscript...
31 May, 2022, 08.20 PM IST
Met Gala returns in 9 months: 400 guests, a $35K entry fee & quirky outfits to rule fashion's big nightThe annual fundraiser for the Met's Costume Institute is held on the first Monday of May.
29 Apr, 2022, 05.05 PM IST
Evolution is always noisy: And upgrades are always needed in the great cities – Paris, Washington, New DelhiThe main elements of this project include the construction of a new Parliament building near the original one with increased seating capaci...
12 Feb, 2021, 10.49 AM IST
Medusa's head, Bosphorus bridge, Topkapi palace: Istanbul combines modern, medieval artIstanbul was originally founded by the Thracians in the 7th century BC.
25 Nov, 2018, 11.10 AM IST
Why King Ramses II is making headlines?A 29 ft high statue, weighing 8.5 tonne, was found by an Egyptian-German archaeological team. It was partially submerged in water.
19 Mar, 2017, 12.44 AM IST
- Madrid city highest capital in Europe
Hugh & Colleen Gantzer found the sheer energy of the Madrilenos as fascinating as their city. They were enchanted by Spanish capital’s hist...
29 Jul, 2010, 07.00 AM IST
- Pharoahs and fantasy in Egypt
The erstwhile capital of Egypt, Memphis is still abundant in natural beauty and the contrasting arid desert of Saqqara - the necropolis of ...
29 Jan, 2009, 04.00 AM IST
- The spanish serenade: Valencia
Valencia appeals instantly to the first timer, its hand-pounded charm wafts through like a fresh pan of steaming paella, the bubbling, simm...
06 Mar, 2008, 12.51 AM IST
- History flows by
We floated joyously down thousands of years of Egyptian history.
22 Feb, 2007, 02.19 AM IST
- Etched in stone
From the Temple of Abu Simbel’s huge statues of Ramses II to the perfumes of Aswan and the charm of a Nubian village marvelled at the sheer...
26 Oct, 2006, 12.22 AM IST