Nations that altered their names and reasons behind it, as India contemplates rebranding to 'Bharat'The Indian government is considering changing the country's sanctioned name to 'Bharat'. This decision comes as there is ongoing controvers...
07 Sep, 2023, 03.42 PM IST
China-funded naval base in Cambodia in India’s extended neighbourhood nears completionThe base, which has been in the making for a few years, has been under scrutiny. UK-based leading think-tank Chatham House in a report publ...
02 Aug, 2023, 08.49 PM IST
View: Dharma governance and Chakravarti governmentThe Dharma-raja is someone who ensures that everybody in his kingdom practices dharma. Dharma here means the institution of the ritual of y...
11 Nov, 2022, 11.19 PM IST
Indian citizen Kaushik Barua conferred with Royal Order in CambodiaBarua has been awarded the national medal by the Cambodian government under the Royal Order of Sahametrei, conferred primarily on foreigner...
24 Feb, 2021, 03.37 PM IST
Anti-Chinese sentiments rise in Beijing’s closest partner in South East AsiaChina’s large-scale investment in Cambodia has won strong support from the Hun Sen government. However, the influx of Chinese people and mo...
23 Nov, 2019, 02.08 PM IST
The 'Chernobyl' effect: Bengalureans are soaking up the 'dark tourism' trendDelhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru contribute to over 85% of bookings to ‘dark’ destinations.
11 Jul, 2019, 10.56 AM IST
How India lost its rich maritime tradition to EuropeansThere were many reasons attributed to why India’s maritime trade declined. One reason was the tension between the Brahmins and the Buddhist...
22 Mar, 2019, 11.30 PM IST
Bengalis planning exotic Durga Puja getaways to Israel, FinlandMost people are heading to off-beat destinations including Japan, Jordon, Egypt, South Korea, and Croatia.
10 Aug, 2018, 06.56 PM IST
Travel trends of 2018: Culinary tours, glamping, genealogyTravellers will seek experiences that are defined by their personality, interests and style.
27 Dec, 2017, 04.19 PM IST
China's OBOR initiative may create political and economic instability in Southeast Asia; India waryChina seeks to build an intercontinental infra, expand connectivity to Europe, central Asia, south Asia and southeast Asia through both lan...
04 May, 2017, 12.53 PM IST
Kings and queens who were bankers and teachers before they turned royals!Here's a look at all the nobles who had regular jobs before wearing the crown.
24 Jan, 2017, 12.34 PM IST
Hamid Ansari holds talks with Cambodian PM Hun Sen to shore up economic tiesAnsari held talks with Hun Sen which was followed by delegation-level parleys and signing of two MoU - one on tourism and the other on "qui...
16 Sep, 2015, 11.46 AM IST
Traveller’s Diary: Visit the Monaco Grand Prix, the Viking Festival or the World Gourmet Summit this May!ET-Travel offers you events in Luxury, Entertainment, Food, Sports,Music and Nightlife to experience around the world.
23 Apr, 2015, 05.17 AM IST
Add a dash of culture & history in your adventure holiday this summerAdd a dash of culture and history in your adventure holiday with family this season — It’s the ideal way to take a vacation with ET-Travel
24 Apr, 2014, 04.31 AM IST
Nirvana ShrineAccording to an inscription, Pramodhawardhini, inaugurated this massive complex in the year 841. It was then called Jinalaya.
09 Nov, 2012, 05.30 AM IST
Love, Not WarThe Udayagiri caves on the way to Bhubaneshwar airport prove irresistible. At the top of the hill, your columnist stumbles on a royal face-...
11 Feb, 2012, 06.01 AM IST
- Mysore Paints' sales poll-vault 144% in FY09
The company is the only one manufacturing and supplying voter’s ink, the chief ingredient is not known to all, in India.
16 May, 2009, 01.31 AM IST