Spain train crash: Impact ‘felt like an earthquake’ as dozens dieIn a shocking turn of events, southern Spain witnessed a catastrophic train crash late Sunday evening when two high-speed passenger trains ...
19 Jan, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Quote of the day by The Alchemist author Paulo Coelho: 'When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too'Paulo Coelho, the Brazilian author of The Alchemist, embodies the power of personal growth. From dropping out of law school to embracing a ...
04 Jan, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Europe prepares for Christmas travel chaos as London Heathrow and other major airports may face workers’ strikesChristmas travel plans are in jeopardy. Strikes are planned at London Heathrow and Luton airports. Italy, Spain, and Portugal will also see...
18 Dec, 2025, 12.23 PM IST
Who is Rodrigo Paz? Bolivia’s president-elect ends nearly two decades of leftist ruleRodrigo Paz has won Bolivia's presidential runoff, ending nearly two decades of leftist governance. The centrist leader, son of a former pr...
20 Oct, 2025, 10.11 AM IST
Pilgrims turn Spain's Santiago de Compostela into the world's latest over-tourism flashpointSantiago de Compostela grapples with overtourism as a record number of pilgrims and tourists flock to the city, leading to rising rents and...
15 Sep, 2025, 10.31 AM IST
Pilgrimage route cut as Spanish wildfires spread to Picos de Europa mountainsFueled by a severe heatwave, raging wildfires in Spain have spread, prompting the closure of part of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage rout...
18 Aug, 2025, 02.27 PM IST
The unusual suspects: A luxe bucket list of lesser-known travel destinationsThe ‘Mona Lisa’, Stonehenge, Palace of Versailles — these fabled tourist spots are dreadfully overcrowded. Try these lesser-known, but just...
03 Oct, 2024, 05.49 PM IST
These European countries are imposing fines and restrictions amid tourist overcrowdingSeveral Schengen countries are taking various measures to address the social issues arising from over-tourism. Italy has introduced entranc...
06 Aug, 2023, 03.05 PM IST
What are the world's most tragic rail accidents of the last decade?At least 233 people died and over 900 others were injured when 17 coaches of the Coromandel Express and SMVT-Howrah Super Fast Express dera...
05 Jun, 2023, 11.24 AM IST
10 Best Novels of Paulo Coelho to ReadPaulo Coelho is mainly considered one of Brazil's greatest writers. By accompanying narrators on journeys that drastically transform the ch...
21 Apr, 2023, 12.52 PM IST
Minestroni, dates & hard cheese: Foods that nourish pilgrims on long journeysFood, or the lack of it, has been a reason to go on pilgrimage.
24 Jul, 2022, 10.05 AM IST
Legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo keeps his promise of a 280-mile bicycle trip after his club wins promotion to La LigaThe legendary football player said that he would start the 280-mile journey on a bicycle and fulfil the promise. Ronaldo promised that if h...
06 Jun, 2022, 08.23 PM IST
Global train accidents with highest fatalities over past decadeAt least 36 people were killed and 72 injured when a Taiwan train derailed in a tunnel on Friday after apparently hitting a truck in the is...
02 Apr, 2021, 01.09 PM IST
From Kailash Mansarovar to Croagh Patrick in Ireland, Vijay Crishna's obsession for walkingFor the executive director of Godrej & Boyce, the love affair with walking started at an early age.
07 Feb, 2017, 09.54 AM IST
The lure of filmy spots: Spain, Czech Republic are highly preferred by Indian directorsIt is said that late filmmaker Yash Chopra was the harbinger of good times for Bollywood films in international shoot locations.
04 Aug, 2016, 05.20 AM IST
Sun Pharma inks pact to develop nervous system drugsThe company will have commercial rights to this product globally. It will also fund all future studies to be conducted on the enzyme.
10 Dec, 2015, 01.45 PM IST
Ambedkar university, Europe institutes finalise research pactResearch scholars, post-doctorate students, senior professors and administrative officers can avail the benefit under the agreement.
02 Nov, 2013, 10.53 AM IST