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NAZCA LINES UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
In 500 BCE, ancient people created vast animal and geometric figures in Peru's desert. 2,500 years later, the Nazca Lines remain one of archaeology's great enigmasNazca Lines archaeological mystery: Giant geoglyphs in Peru's arid plains have survived for over two millennia. These Nazca and Palpa Lines...
Trump administration begins building border wall in Texas' Big Bend regionBorder wall construction has commenced in Texas's Big Bend region. This marks a significant step in the administration's extensive border s...
Rediscover Europe on the Ganga: The holy river has a unique tourism potential for BengalAlthough the phrase 'Europe on the Ganga' has been talked about in heritage tourism and conservation circles, its potential is yet to be ta...
Assam CM highlights state’s emergence as gateway to ASEAN, invites global industry to investAssam's Chief Minister invited global businesses to explore investment opportunities in the state. He highlighted Assam's strategic locatio...
India needs to fix travel experience to attract more foreign tourists, Nikhil Kamath ignites tourism debateTo increase the number of foreign visitors, India should improve the tourist experience upon arrival. Experts highlight the importance of r...
UNESCO can be 'moderator' in AI debate: chief to AFPUNESCO chief Khaled el-that the UN culture and education agency become a facilitator in the worldwide wrangling on the risks of artificial ...
Meet Peg Davis, a Virginia schoolteacher handed just 4 tomato seeds by a ninth-grader; nearly 50 years later, the heirloom tomato she saved lives onIn Virginia, gardener Peg Davis has dedicated nearly fifty years to preserving a remarkable tomato variety. This commitment is a crucial re...
West Bengal to become global shipbuilding hub: Rajnath SinghAccording to the defense minister, West Bengal is poised to emerge as a key player in the global shipbuilding industry. With defense produc...
US military port project in Palau revives WWII memories, stokes fearsPalau plans a significant US military port expansion next year. This project aims to berth US Navy ships and deepen the harbor. Locals worr...
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca, warns of ‘red line’ over holy sitesSaudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered prohibited airspace, the Saudi-led co...
In 1921, Simon Rodia, an Italian immigrant began building towers in his Los Angeles yard; 33 years later, his handmade creation included a tower more than 99 feet highIn 1921, Italian immigrant Sabato “Simon” Rodia began an ambitious project on his small property in Los Angeles. Working alone during night...
Atlanta crushed about 200,000 tons of Georgia Dome concrete after the 2017 demolition; the rubble became the base for three new projects on the same downtown siteIn 2017, the iconic Georgia Dome in Atlanta met its fate, resulting in a mountain of concrete debris. Instead of hauling away this rubble, ...
India's middle-income trap has a problem money may fixEconomist Thomas Piketty says India can escape the middle-income trap through massive investment in education, healthcare and infrastructur...
Portuguese forts, paved pathways, golden beaches: Anand Mahindra feels this coastal town in Gujarat is like a movie scriptDaman is stepping into the spotlight as a captivating heritage tourism spot, shedding its previous reputation. Billionaire industrialist An...
Top 7 countries to visit if you love history and ancient wondersFrom ancient cities and royal palaces to temples, forts and archaeological sites, these countries offer a journey through different periods...
In 2009, Belize’s Barrier Reef System was listed as endangered by UNESCO. 9 years later, oil drilling limits and protected fishing zones helped reverse its declineBelize's Barrier Reef Reserve System was removed from UNESCO's danger list in 2018. This followed the country's implementation of crucial c...
Before Bittu Tabahi, actor Madhavan had praised an Andhra man's fight to clean an ancient stepwell. 300 volunteers came forward to helpA social media post by Abbayi Kanth highlighted the alarming state of a historic temple well in Andhra Pradesh, which had turned into a sev...
From zero to 54 rhinos: How Assam’s former poachers turned protectors and helped bring Greater One-horned Rhinos back to Manas National ParkAssam’s Manas National Park once lost its entire Greater One-horned Rhino population to poaching and conflict. But local communities helped...
When Poland found a second home in Kolhapur: During World War II, they survived Siberia, travelled through Iran and finally found safety 6,104 km awayWhen Poland found a second home in Kolhapur: A rosary and personal belongings of a Polish refugee are returning to Valivade, India, the set...
Georgia won UNESCO World Heritage status for the 636-square-mile Okefenokee Swamp to bolster conservation; the result raised global attention around a wetland home to 15,000 alligators and hundreds of speciesGeorgia's Okefenokee Swamp received UNESCO World Heritage status. This recognition highlights its rich biodiversity and vital role as a car...