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Chiricahua, the ‘Wonderland of Rocks,’ is now a national park. What does the new status mean for tourism, visitors and conservation?Chiricahua National Monument has been officially redesignated as Chiricahua National Park, aiming to enhance tourism. The park, located in ...- Centre to sign MoUs with 22 states for next phase of UDANThe Ministry of Civil Aviation will sign MoUs with 22 states for the next phase of UDAN. This signing marks the launch of Challenge Mode an...
- In 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained nearly 20 acres of landIn 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained ...
- In 2016, a Pacific island disappeared beneath the sea; now a breathtaking sculpture marks exact spot and is slowly transformingA new sculpture commemorates Kale Island, which disappeared beneath rising seas a decade ago in the Solomon Islands. Created by British mar...
- Fur traders released Arctic foxes across Alaska's Aleutian Islands in the late 1800s to boost the fur trade, but the predators wiped out millions of nesting seabirds before decades-long eradication campaigns beganA century-old decision to introduce Arctic foxes to Alaska's Aleutian Islands for fur farming led to ecological devastation. These predator...
- At Computex, Nvidia and Taiwan's expanding role in AI infrastructure set to take centre stageNvidia CEO Jensen Huang, arriving in Taipei more than a week ahead of the show, more than made that point when he said on Wednesday that hi...
- Looks like a real painting but they are India's rare forest that capture clouds. You can even trek to magical landscapesDiscover the enchanting Shola 'sky islands' in India's Nilgiris, a breathtaking landscape of evergreen forests nestled in the Western Ghats...
- Cabinet clears UDAN 2.0 with Rs 28,840 crore outlay; 100 new airports plannedThe Union Cabinet has given its nod to the modified UDAN 2.0 scheme. This initiative aims to boost regional air connectivity across India. ...
- Ready for a water landing: After a series of disappointing takeoffs, seaplanes are back on India's policy radarIndia’s seaplane ambitions, first launched in 2010 with Pawan Hans’ Jal Hans service, have largely failed to take off despite early hype, m...
- Andaman and Nicobar government to study ecological impact as tourist inflow rises, plan new islandsAndaman and Nicobar is carefully opening new islands to tourists. The government is balancing increased visitor numbers with ecosystem prot...
- Taiwan's vice president calls for closer EU ties in rare address to international lawmakersTaiwan's deputy leader, Bi-Khim Hsiao, called on the European Union to strengthen security and trade ties. She urged support for Taiwan's d...
- Baby pterosaur fossils with broken wings solve Solnhofen Limestone preservation mysteryTwo baby pterosaur fossils nicknamed Lucky and Lucky II discovered at Solnhofen reveal storm-related deaths 150 million years ago. Universi...
- The world's most remote places open to touristsEscape to Earth's most secluded havens, where nature reigns supreme and human presence is scarce. These remote destinations, from the wildl...
- Why is Mount Etna so famous, when was its last eruption, and how active is it?Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, erupted violently on Monday, spewing toxic ash and smoke. This Sicilian landmark, a UNESCO World ...
- Did NASA just get hacked? Space agency's viral bird photo post has left netizens confused. Here's the truthNASA’s recent Instagram post featuring a close-up photo of a sandhill crane has gone viral, surprising followers who are used to space-rela...
- Goa, Alibaug, Lonavla: Top getaway spots to chillAt the outskirts of Mumbai, a quick drive away is Pavana Lake near Lonavla.
- Head to The French Riviera, go on an island-hopping adventure in Fiji: Cherish your love for travel togetherStroll, shop, eat in one of the little restaurants, or just mingle with the locals.
- Beat the summer heat: Try adventure sports at India's best beachesExplore the jewels of the Indian coast that are buzzing with holidayers.
- Koh Hong, with its limestone cliffs, is that rare, secluded Thai islandEncouraged by the splendour around him, the kayaking instructor brings us up to speed with interesting trivia.
- Must-visit islands in IndiaNot many people know about India’s many scenic islands that dot the coastline and river routes. ET-Travel visits the popular islands along ...
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