There may not be much silk in the heart of the Silk Road, but some things should stay a mystery, a mirage to fantasise about.

A summit in New Delhi strengthened ties between India and Uzbekistan. The focus was on education, business, healthcare, tourism, and cultur...

The historic city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan will host the UNESCO General Assembly in 2025, marking the first time since 1985 that this key...

Modi will be presenting awards to the winners of the Kashi Sansad Gyan Pratiyogita, Kashi Sansad Photography Pratiyogita, and Kashi Sansad ...

Yazd, an ancient city in Iran's desert, is known for its tall wind catchers that provide natural cooling without electricity or emissions. ...

A decade since its launch, the Belt and Road Initiative has yet to entice significant Western engagement.

The ancient Persian city of Yazd has developed engineering marvels, such as wind catchers known as badgirs, to stay cool in summer temperat...

Addressing a meeting on Sunday organised by the Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), the senior Chinese leader said the world was passing throug...

High- speed rail has been able to revolutionise travel in the Central Asian state — connecting Tashkent with historic cities of Samarkand a...

Outlining China's vision, Xi Jinping referred to ancient Silk Road and spoke about significance of various civilisations, including the "In...

Listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, the "pearl of the desert" is a well-preserved oasis 210 kilometres northeast of Damascus.

If ever there was a time to plan a trip to China, it’s now. The country is in the midst of a major facelift, with thousands of years of his...

There are worries that China will utilise this to project power and military prowess much to discomfort of others.

The list was submitted to the World Heritage Centre in April as per UNESCO guidelines, Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said in a written rep...

How many of us think walking can be a great exercise? This vacation, take fitness on to the roads in your own city to discover a past era.

Kerala's initiative to revive and promote the two millennia-old spice route, through tourism has received a boost, with the UN agency.

Away from the commercialised centre of Lonavala, Shillim offers a bouquet of natural beauty to admire and explore while here for the weeken...