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The Parthenon was never meant to be pure white: scientists found traces of ancient paint hidden on the marbleAncient Greece, long perceived as a realm of gleaming white marble, is being re-evaluated. Scientific advancements, particularly through in...
Worries about global economic pain deepen as the war in Iran drags onGlobal markets are reeling from U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. Energy infrastructure damage is causing long-term economic pain. Oil and ...
What India could learn from Greece’s indifference to its own gloryA vacationer's initial admiration for the modern Greek mindset, contrasting it with India's focus on a glorious past, was shattered by a to...
Benefits of AI for students in education and career growthHere’s how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is helping students study better, score higher, and build skills that actually matter in today's jo...
India’s growing wallets are fuelling the world’s massive concert rushIndia is rapidly transforming into a global hub for live entertainment, attracting major international festivals like Rolling Loud and Loll...
US government shutdown: Millions of federal employees brace for mass layoffs. It would cost the economy...A looming US government shutdown from October 1 threatens federal services as President Trump and Democrats remain deadlocked over funding....
Why Trump's push for a 1% Fed policy rate could spell trouble for US economyPresident Trump advocated for a 1% Federal Reserve interest rate to lower government borrowing costs, but experts warn this could backfire....
Here's everything to know about the ongoing debate surrounding the Elgin MarblesThe ongoing dispute over the Elgin Marbles involves Greece's fervent bid to reclaim 17 ancient sculptures taken from the Parthenon in the 1...
Best itinerary to spend 36 hours in Cartagena, ColombiaCartagena de Indias, a colonial port city on Colombia's Caribbean coast, is a vibrant destination filled with cultural and historical attra...
Of stolen art and looters' crafty craftRecent years have witnessed an increasing demand for the repatriation of looted art objects globally. Even as the British Museum in London ...
Shock waves hit the global economy, posing grave risk to EuropeThe European Central Bank, which oversees economic policy for the 19 nations that use the euro, took an aggressive step to combat inflation...
Can bookstores retain their post-pandemic clientele and cash in on revival of physical books?Companies like HarperCollins and Rupa & Co which publish novels, poetry and nonfiction are known in industry parlance as trade publishers a...
A class apart: Ed-tech sector steps up hiring as online learning booms during pandemicThe companies have also been witnessing steep growth in business for the past six months, as thousands of new users signed up for online co...
Ring in the new year with a stunning sunrise: Greece, Peru offer memorable winter vacation spotsWe've rounded up a selection of sunrise and sunset spots across the world to bid adieu to the old year.
Travelling to Greece? Here's the ultimate guide for youStep back into the ancient world and marvel at the remnants that continue to withstand the test of time.
Re-kindle your travel passion in Parthenon, Greece this seasonParthenon, dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, the patron of the city, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy.
The depth of Greece's banking crisis is making historyFrom the Parthenon looming over the capital city to ancient art throughout the country, Greece is steeped in history
Books: Top authors' top reads in 2014Amit Chaudhuri, who is also an acclaimed musician and a professor of Contemporary Literature at the University of East Anglia, named four b...
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Originally built to honour the virgin goddess Athena, the temple went on to become what master architect Le Corbusier called “the sacred st...
UK's cash strapped univs make India attractive for academicsDue to major funding cuts, some universities are said to be on the brink of bankruptcy while others are struggling hard.