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NILGIRI MOUNTAIN RAILWAY COONOOR TO OOTY
This scenic train ride from Coonoor to Ooty costs just Rs 85, takes you through 5 tunnels and lush tea gardens in 75 minutesEmbark on a picturesque train ride through the stunning Nilgiri hills, traveling from Coonoor to Ooty. Affordable ticket options include a ...- Amitabh Bachchan and Nana Patekar drifted apart after 1999 film Kohram; 13 years later, Big B reached out after seeing his performance as Rakesh Maria in Ram Gopal Varma's 26/11 attack movieAmitabh Bachchan and Nana Patekar reportedly drifted apart after working together in Kohram in 1999. More than a decade later, Amitabh call...
- Attack aircraft, military vehicles visible at new China-Laos base, satellite images showChina has moved light attack aircraft and military vehicles into a newly announced joint training facility in Laos, according to satellite ...
- Going to Darjeeling on the Toy Train? This 146-year-old station has been recreated with a new attraction passengers won’t want to missThe Northeast Frontier Railway has recreated the 146-year-old Sukna railway station in West Bengal to preserve and promote the heritage of ...
- Vande Bharat races across world’s highest Chenab & first cable-stayed Anji bridges at 100 kmph as Katra-Banihal speed limit rises from 75 to 100 kmphVande Bharat milestone: The maximum permissible speed on the 111-km Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Banihal railway section has been increased...
- Centre formally marks 28 strategic Ladakh sites, including LAC friction points, on official mapThe Centre has formally identified 28 strategic places and geographical features in Ladakh on the official Survey of India map, including G...
- Darjeeling 'Toy Train' chugs into top 50 global destinations in 2027The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) has been named among Lonely Planet’s 50 Best in Travel 2027 destinations, with Darjeeling recognised...
- In 1896, a railway up Britain's highest Welsh mountain crashed on its opening day; 130 years later, trains still make the 4.7-mile journey to the summitOn April 6, 1896, a tragic accident involving a steam train on the Snowdon Mountain Railway resulted in a loss of life, prompting significa...
- In 1871, Switzerland put a toothed rail between normal train tracks so carriages could climb steep Mount Rigi; 155 years later, the same system still worksSince 1871, the distinctive rack-and-pinion grip system on Switzerland's Rigi railway has revolutionized mountain travel. Created by engine...
- 33 hours to 12, 14 to 6 & 8 to 30 minutes: How Vande Bharat trains, expressways, bridges & new-age infrastructure are shrinking travel timesIndia travel time reduction: India’s expanding network of bridges, tunnels, expressways and faster trains is significantly cutting travel t...
- In 1869, New Hampshire opened a cog railway where normal trains could not climb; more than 150 years later, its toothed track still reaches Mount Washington’s 6,288-foot summitIn 1869, New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Cog Railway became the world’s first mountain-climbing cog railway, using a toothed track to reac...
- In 1891, engineers built a railway up a Colorado mountain too steep for normal trains; its toothed track still carries passengers to the 14,115-foot summitEngineers developed a unique cog railway for Pikes Peak's steep inclines. This innovative system allowed trains to climb slopes ordinary ra...
- In 1889, Switzerland opened a rack railway up Mount Pilatus with gradients once thought too steep; the line still climbs more than 5,000 feet from the valleySwitzerland's Pilatus Railway stands as the steepest rack railway globally, boasting an impressive maximum gradient of 48%. This remarkable...
- In 1888, Hong Kong opened a cable railway up Victoria Peak after sedan chairs made the steep climb slow and difficult; the Peak Tram still carries visitors up the mountainThe iconic Peak Tram of Hong Kong, which began operations in 1888, creates a mesmerizing optical illusion as it climbs the steep mountain s...
- Banff used 6 vegetated overpasses to curb highway wildlife collisions along 82km of road; the result transformed fragmented wilderness into connected animal corridorsBanff used 6 vegetated overpasses to curb highway wildlife collisions along 82km of road. The crossing system includes six overpasses, 38 u...
- Ever wondered how elephants sleep? IAS officer Supriya Sahu explains why it is a rare sightA captivating video re-shared by IAS officer Supriya Sahu captures the serene sight of elephants peacefully dozing in the lush forests of A...
- Narendra Modi daily routine: What Prime Minister's habits reveal about his journeyNarendra Modi's daily routine, personal habits: PM Narendra Modi's journey reflects discipline and enduring interests shaping his public pe...
- Julie Andrews once visited the real ‘Sound of Music’ house. The actress felt the evil spirit inside; the house is connected with a darker pastThe von Trapp family's former Salzburg villa holds a darker history than the famous musical portrays. Julie Andrews felt an unsettling pres...
- Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line achieves a big milestone: First tunnel breakthrough achieved at DhalwalaThe Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail project marked a remarkable construction achievement, as engineers hailed the completion of the first escape...
- Nilgiris tea production hit by severe drought, El Nino conditions; green leaf supply drops sharplySevere drought conditions in Nilgiris have drastically reduced green tea leaf supply. Tea factories are experiencing significant revenue lo...
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