Did humans really live in the UAE 210,000 years ago? Cave discovery at Jebel Faya could rewrite human historyArchaeological discoveries in Sharjah's Jebel Faya rock shelter have unearthed 80,000-year-old stone tools, the oldest Middle Paleolithic a...
26 Jun, 2025, 09.33 PM IST
Are there hidden secrets of life where Biblical 'Moses parted the sea'? Scientists reveal shocking detailsScientists found deep-sea 'death pools' in the Gulf of Aqaba. These pools host extremophile microbes and are devoid of oxygen. The discover...
22 Feb, 2025, 11.03 PM IST
10 breathtaking new hotels to inspire your 2025 travel plansIn 2025, new resorts are set to open in various stunning island destinations worldwide. Each offering luxury accommodations and unique expe...
13 Jan, 2025, 10.24 AM IST
4,000-year-old ancient settlement discovered in Saudi Arabia’s Khaybar Oasis, sheds light on early urban lifeArchaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old fortified town in northwest Saudi Arabia, revealing significant insights into the transitio...
03 Nov, 2024, 11.52 AM IST
Saudi Arabia is making a high-risk $1 trillion bet on tourismSaudi Arabia is investing heavily to transform into a top tourist destination, with projects like the Red Sea Project and Neom. The country...
21 Apr, 2024, 10.28 AM IST
'Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala' in Karnataka inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage ListThe decision was taken during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee currently underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The beautiful 13...
18 Sep, 2023, 10.27 PM IST
Santiniketan finds a place on UNESCO's World Heritage List; PM Modi celebrates India's 'proud moment'The decision to include Santiniketan in the list was taken in the 45th World Heritage Committee Meeting held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
18 Sep, 2023, 08.16 AM IST
Santiniketan inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List; PM Modi says a proud moment for all IndiansIndia had been striving for long to get a UNESCO tag for this cultural site located in Birbhum district.
17 Sep, 2023, 10.30 PM IST
Archaeologists find the oldest pearl town in UAEThe artefacts found in this town date back to the region's pre-Islamic history in the 6th century.
20 Mar, 2023, 05.47 PM IST
India's G20 presidency: Gujarat's Rann of Kutch to host first Tourism Working Group meetAs per a state government release, on the first day, delegates will get a chance to visit the White Rann of Kutch, followed by a cultural p...
03 Feb, 2023, 05.09 PM IST
Christian monastery possibly pre-dating Islam found in UAEThe monastery on Siniyah Island, part of the sand-dune sheikhdom of Umm al-Quwain, sheds new light on the history of early Christianity alo...
03 Nov, 2022, 01.16 PM IST
What is Samarkand famous for, where the SCO Summit 2022 was held?Samarkand, which hosted the SCO Summit 2022 this time, is famous for its cultural significance, dating back to ancient times.
16 Sep, 2022, 09.21 PM IST
Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia excavate forgotten kingdomsAmid the arid desert and mountains of Al Ula in northwest Saudi Arabia, archaeologists are working to excavate the remnants of the ancient ...
02 Nov, 2021, 01.50 PM IST
Why the world should start preparing for the second coming of the Islamic StateWorse would be the likely long-term consequences: faster US withdrawal from Iraq, leaving Iraq as yet another failed state of the region, r...
07 Jan, 2020, 12.21 PM IST
- Why Homo Erectus went extinct?
Sydney, Aug 11 (IANS) Laziness could explain the reason why Homo Erectus -- a species of primitive humans -- went extinct, a new research h...
11 Aug, 2018, 04.47 PM IST
- UN agency lauds Kerala's plans to revive 'Spice Route'
Kerala's initiative to revive and promote the two millennia-old spice route, through tourism has received a boost, with the UN agency.
04 Aug, 2013, 12.15 PM IST
- UNESCO adds 27 places to World Heritage List
Baha'i holy places in Israel, the Monarch butterfly biosphere reserve of Mexico, and the historic center of Camaguey, a Spanish colonial to...
30 Jul, 2008, 03.30 AM IST