Unveiling the fate of the Taikō in FX's epic series 'Shogun’, know about intricate plotlines, historical figures, and twists"Shogun," the mysterious story of the Taikō unravels, uncovering a crucial chapter in Japanese history. Episode 2, named "Servants of Two M...
01 Mar, 2024, 12.16 AM IST
Maintain a balance between faith and funBritain also lays claim to Halloween; even the practice of pumpkin jack o'lanterns is said to have evolved from the earlier tradition of ca...
04 Nov, 2023, 10.53 AM IST
The art of protest: Portuguese street artist makes a statement against Pope's visit costs with massive banknote carpetPortuguese street artist Bordalo II has staged a protest against the state and Catholic Church's investment in Pope Francis' participation ...
29 Jul, 2023, 05.12 PM IST
India doing fantastic job in chairing G20: UK minister John WhittingdaleIndia assumed the G20 presidency on December 1, 2022. About 200 meetings under different tracks of the bloc will be hosted across the count...
25 Jun, 2023, 04.00 PM IST
Portugal church sex abuse study finds 512 alleged victimsThe panel is not publishing the names of the victims, the identities of the alleged abusers, or the places the abuses allegedly happened. H...
13 Feb, 2023, 03.56 PM IST
Portugal's Castelo de Vide — a confluence of Jewish culture and Catholic traditionsThe signature, white-washed houses of Alentejo, with yellow or blue roofs and green shutters, are a welcome sight on a hot day.
29 Apr, 2018, 11.34 AM IST
When Bombay went to East India Company for £10 rentThe Anglo-Portuguese marriage treaty was dated 23rd June, 1661, ratified on 28th August, 1661 and the marriage took place on 31st May, 1662.
27 Mar, 2018, 10.36 AM IST
Guess who is in charge of Pope's mailbox at Vatican? A Goan nunSister Lucy is the only Indian among the 300-odd staff rendering this service at the Secretariat -the oldest dicastery in the Roman Curia.
11 Jun, 2017, 10.14 AM IST
Goa Polls 2017: Whoever comes to power will struggle with slowing economy, deteriorating public financesBJP president Amit Shah says the Goa govt would always function under Manohar Parrikkar’s leadership, no matter where he holds office.
31 Jan, 2017, 12.51 AM IST
India has had several holy icons that transcended religious barriersThe desire to seek a short-cut through the miseries of life is universal. Stories and legends like that of Satya Pir, built around the mira...
27 Dec, 2015, 04.56 AM IST
IFFI & St Francis Xavier Exposition: Goa's two events a tale of contrasts; but hold tourism potentialThe maker of a movie you are watching could be as influenced by the director as you have been, or she could be defying everything that the ...
01 Dec, 2014, 05.11 PM IST
An Indian saviour in BrazilWhile living conditions in most favelas, which balance precariously, are not as dire as India’s slums, life is still tough for residents.
01 Jul, 2014, 03.09 PM IST
- Goa churches to preserve historical artefacts
The Portuguese era artefacts lying in various churches across the state will now be given a new lease of life by Archdiocese of Goa.
11 Dec, 2012, 02.17 PM IST
- Melting-pot culture of India: Mughal-style final resting places of European adventurers
The Mughal-style final resting places of many European adventurers bear testimony to the melting-pot culture of India, says Arjun Kumar
12 Jan, 2012, 07.31 AM IST
- Sri Lanka: Treasure trove of ancient times, natural beauty & friendly people
Sri Lanka’s treasure-trove of ancient cities, Buddhist remnants and sheer natural beauty, not to mention friendly people, makes tourists re...
26 May, 2011, 07.54 AM IST
- Europe faces fresh flight disruptions from ash cloud
Air traffic over southern Europe faced more disruption on Monday from an ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano, even as clearer skies in some...
11 May, 2010, 04.44 AM IST
- Chit fund companies on the rise in Kerala
From modest beginnings here in the 1800's to provide loans to traders and merchants to tide over financial problems, chits funds or kuri co...
07 Sep, 2009, 10.56 AM IST