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Six 19th-century coins found hidden under HMS Victory's masts, revealing a centuries-old maritime traditionWorkers found six 19th-century coins and tokens under the foremast of HMS Victory. This discovery revives the ancient naval tradition of ma...- View: Buckingham Palace would be an excellent museumWhile London offers many attractions, royal palaces charge substantial fees for access to state-owned treasures. Despite taxpayers funding ...
- Gandhi on Rupee notes: Why only Bapu's portrait and which other names were suggested for this honour?The journey of Indian currency from the colonial era to post-independence highlights Mahatma Gandhi's longstanding presence on banknotes, f...
- How an IIM-A man relaunched the East India Company15th August Independence Day 2024: Sanjiv Mehta, a Mumbai-based entrepreneur, acquired the historic East India Company (EIC) in 2005, revit...
- "Broken Shiva linga, terracotta objects depicting deities recovered in Gyanvapi mosque survey": ASI reportThe ASI report on the Gyanvapi mosque complex revealed that a pre-existing structure appeared to have been destroyed in the 17th century, a...
- Queen Elizabeth's death renews interest in British memorabilia in Hong KongFor 156 years, the memorabilia had lived under the British crown until its return to China in 1997.
- Queen Elizabeth II passes away: Life & times of UK's longest-serving monarchBuckingham Palace said the Queen died at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, where members of the royal family had rushed to...
- How Suez Canal changed the way the world eats — while colonial India got ham, tinned meat and cheap beer, Egyptians got the kosharySuez became a global inflection point, a place where rules and habits changed.
- Romantic getaways to make Valentine week special: Let time sit still in Lelewatu Sumba; lazy lunch at a nomadic desert camp in MarrakechWe've rounded up 14 romantic destinations to make it special.
- Feel like a boss this Raksha Bandhan: Chhota Bheem, PM Modi & Queen Victoria rakhis a hit in DelhiUnconventional rakhis are catching the eye of buyers ahead of Raksha Bandhan.
- The tale behind colonial era Bengaluru gem, Liberty BegumThe strictly-English theatre that accommodated around 700 people was demarcated into four different classes.
- History at auction: When coins are worth a fortuneAt the Mumbai Coin Society Annual Fair in September, the mohurs from across history are expected to demand a heavy price.
- How a bunch of online marketplaces are making luxury products affordableLuxury market has been largely fuelled by high net worth households but, now a new aspiring middle class has gatecrashed the party.
- How Yemen's Aden has proven to be a strategic military vantage point since 1839Indians, especially Gujaratis, have been the backbone of Aden’s trade and administration. Dhirubhai Ambani too started building his fortune...
- Five hobbies that can help diversify your portfolioPatience and passion can help you make a sizeable profit from an avocation. Here are five hobbies that can help you diversify your portfoli...
- How dollar was almost issued by India onceThe few Indian dollars actually struck were never formally issued, but are still among the rarest specimens for collectors of Indian coins.
- Monte Carlo: A Celebrity CityA few days back when I went to Monte Carlo, one feeling clung to me throughout. At a time when entire world is coping with recession, Monac...
- Portable roadCutting through the centre of London’s Notting Hill, Portobello Road is a beacon for dynamic individuality, typified by its world-famous ma...
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