France's ‘Little Louvre’ museum reopens to visitors after 14 yearsBayonne's Bonnat-Helleu Museum, nicknamed the "Little Louvre," has reopened after a 14-year renovation, doubling its exhibition space and m...
03 Dec, 2025, 04.03 PM IST
Louvre in Paris closes after shocking robbery: Nine Crown Jewels stolen, robbers flee on scooter— How did it happen?The Louvre in Paris, one of the world’s most iconic museums, was forced to close on Sunday after a dramatic robbery took place in its histo...
19 Oct, 2025, 09.44 PM IST
Thieves hit the Louvre again. Here's a look at other famous heists in museums worldwideA daring heist at the Louvre saw thieves steal nine priceless jewels from Napoleon and the Empress's collection. They used a basket lift to...
19 Oct, 2025, 08.33 PM IST
Europe clamps down on tourists: What Indian travellers must know before booking a ticketEurope is grappling with overtourism as record arrivals fuel protests and strain resources. Popular destinations face housing shortages, en...
24 Jun, 2025, 01.12 PM IST
Going to Europe this summer? You're not alone.Sicily isn't the only European destination bustling with tourists ahead of the peak summer season in July and August. After three years of ...
29 Jun, 2023, 05.03 PM IST
Tracing the man who stole the Mona Lisa and took it to ItalyThe day of the theft, Aug. 21, 1911, was a Monday and The Louvre was closed for maintenance.
13 Nov, 2022, 09.42 AM IST
Want to know what it feels like to float in moving water? Try these sneakers with built-in puddleParisian label Botter's sneakers are sustainable and stylish.
07 Oct, 2022, 07.17 PM IST
Louvre Museum's former director charged with money-laundering in art trafficking caseJean-Luc Martinez has been accused of conspiring to hide the origin of archaeological treasures.
28 May, 2022, 01.05 PM IST
Globalisation’s poster child Infosys is facing political headwindsInfosys and its disciples are increasingly being battered by forces that refuse to follow the logic of the global market: forces that have ...
18 Apr, 2022, 09.40 PM IST
A 10-second video clip bought for $67K in Oct has sold for $6.6 mn. A look at the new type of digital assetsThe video by digital artist Beeple was authenticated by blockchain, which serves as a digital signature to certify who owns it and that it ...
02 Mar, 2021, 11.51 AM IST
Foreign and expat families' love for Indian arts is growing by the dayThe pandemic-era economy is a strange beast where not everyone is on the losing side, and those on the winning side are looking to spend. S...
04 Oct, 2020, 09.34 AM IST
World closes borders, restricts travel to contain coronavirus spreadThe World Health Organization (WHO) says Europe has become the pandemic's current epicentre after reporting more cases and deaths than the ...
14 Mar, 2020, 02.26 PM IST
Miami, Tokyo, Milan: A round- up of world's best cities for the perfect date on Valentine's DayFor a weekend getaway, head to the quaint mountain village of Kusatsu in Gunma.
04 Feb, 2019, 06.42 PM IST
Paris on high alert as city shuts down for 'yellow vest' protestsParis was on high alert Saturday with security measures in place ahead of fresh yellow vest protests which authorities fear could turn viol...
08 Dec, 2018, 11.41 AM IST
Paris turned into battle zone as "Yellow Vest" protests escalateIn Paris, police said they had arrested almost 300 people while almost 100 were injured as protesters hurled projectiles at riot officers, ...
02 Dec, 2018, 10.26 AM IST
- Havells bets on Sylvania to light up brand image
In India, Sylvania will focus on retail oriented brand play, and promote its other brands, Concord and Lumiance, with the architectural seg...
15 Oct, 2010, 01.56 AM IST
Spectacular buildings and art works of Venice, Florence and PisaAs he continued his backpacking trip through Europe Vivek Sinha got his fill of Renaissance grandeur thanks to the spectacular buildings an...
12 Aug, 2010, 06.28 AM IST