India and Turkey’s crossed connections in food and historyIndia and Turkey share a rich yet complicated history shaped by their Turkic roots, with the Ottoman and Mughal empires influencing their r...
25 May, 2025, 12.36 PM IST
The real 'Dracula': At this Austrian castle, visitors get to relive the story of Vlad The ImpalerThe castle is home to one of the few paintings of the cruel 15th-century prince, and this Halloween its curators are trying to bring the re...
01 Nov, 2023, 09.02 AM IST
Erdogan: Turkey's irresistible force nears final election testThe ultimate political survivor, Erdogan, 69, has overcome jail and a bloody 2016 coup attempt to emerge as Turkey's most important leader ...
21 May, 2023, 10.08 AM IST
Inside Istanbul's private retreats of the Sultans, where time stands stillOstensibly intended as private retreats, in reality, these kasirs were places to scheme & plot.
06 Nov, 2022, 10.23 AM IST
What's behind the new Armenia-Azerbaijan fightingArmenia and Azerbaijan have faced each other off in a conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh for more than three decades. The mountainous region is...
14 Sep, 2022, 06.21 PM IST
Swedish Academy keeps close watch on case against Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk for allegedly insulting Turkish leaderThe Swedish Academy expects Turkey to respect its international commitments.
16 Nov, 2021, 04.02 PM IST
Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict draws in fighters from MideastFighting has raged since September 27 in the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh, leaving several hundred dead. The enclave lies within A...
09 Oct, 2020, 02.32 PM IST
Forgotten tales of valour and courage: Chivalry and courage at the Battle for HaifaThe battle of Haifa, Israel, should be commemorated not just for the circumstances it was fought under but also for the impact it had on hu...
24 Sep, 2020, 04.31 PM IST
Dubbed as the 'Muslim Game of Thrones', Pakistan is going wild over this blockbuster Turkish dramaThe Turkish-made series has earned praise for its focus on historical figures from the Muslim world.
23 May, 2020, 02.54 PM 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
PM Modi visits Haifa, pays homage to Indian World War I heroes"This is the final resting place for 44 of the Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during World War I to liberate the city," Modi ha...
06 Jul, 2017, 02.21 PM IST
Mysore Lancers did India proud in battle for HaifaIn 1918, the Mysore Lancers, personal army of the Mysore Maharaja, played a crucial role in winning one of the greatest battles of World Wa...
05 Jul, 2017, 10.41 AM IST
George Clooney presents maiden $1.1 mn Aurora Prize to Burundi woman who offered sanctuary to orphansMarguerite Barankitse saved thousands of lives and cared for orphans & refugees amid the Burundi civil war.
25 Apr, 2016, 01.21 PM IST
India's first mega oceanarium to find home in Diu districtThe facility could boost the profile of this tiny island on India's tourism map, writes ET.
09 Aug, 2014, 12.48 PM IST
- Turkey straddles east and west with a distinct grandeur
That Turkey straddles east and west with a distinct grandeur was very apparent to Subhra Ray.
14 Jul, 2011, 07.31 AM IST
- Split city: Magic of Istanbul
Istanbul spans two continents not only geographically but also culturally, displaying facets of trendy modernity alongside medieval grandeu...
09 Jan, 2008, 11.50 PM IST
- Constant city
It takes time to see Istanbul properly, as examples of its vibrant past spread over two millennia are scattered all over the city.
07 Dec, 2006, 12.00 AM IST