Crowds, chaos and the curse of the bucket list: Overtourism has been a problem for at least 700 yearsAs mass tourism returns with a vengeance, cities like Rome struggle with overcrowding, unruly visitors, and mounting local resentment. The ...
01 Jul, 2025, 10.46 AM IST
Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating conclave hasn't elected pope in first voteCardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel to begin the process of electing a new pope, following the resignation of Pope Francis. The initia...
08 May, 2025, 12.51 AM IST
10 things not to do as a tourist in ItalyItaly is expecting a record-breaking tourism surge in summer 2025, largely due to the Jubilee Year, a significant Catholic event held once ...
02 Apr, 2025, 12.56 PM IST
Travelling to Europe this year? Keep these 4 big changes in mindIn 2025, key changes include Rome’s Jubilee, drawing 39 million pilgrims, Venice’s new entry fee for day-trippers, and Paris Metro fare inc...
12 Mar, 2025, 06.50 PM IST
This historic Italian city has announced bold new measures to tackle overtourismFlorence is taking steps to combat overtourism with a new 10-point plan aimed at reducing the city's tourist influx, which has become a sou...
14 Nov, 2024, 04.16 PM IST
A wish at Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain will soon cost you much more than the coin you toss inRome's Trevi Fountain may soon require a 2-euro entrance fee to manage its popularity. The proposal aims to control visitor numbers and pro...
08 Sep, 2024, 05.54 PM IST
Here's what Lauren Sanchez has to say about her home life with fiance Jeff BezosIn contrast to their opulent trips, Lauren Sanchez gave Jeff Bezos glimpses into her low-key home life. Even with their hectic schedules, t...
31 Aug, 2024, 12.16 AM IST
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are having a grand summer holiday; here's what they are doingSurrounded by their celebrity friends, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are relishing a luxurious summer vacation on an extravagant yacht. The...
19 Aug, 2024, 07.38 PM IST
Venice: Investigation launched after patch of fluorescent green water appeared in Grand CanalThe peculiar green patch appearing in Venice’s Grand Canal was first noticed around 9:30 am CET or 3:30 am ET before it gradually grew.
30 May, 2023, 08.10 PM IST
PM Modi to attend second session of G20 Summit on climate change today; likely to meet MerkelPM Modi also said that he highlighted aspects relating to India's contributions in the global fight against COVID-19, the vision of 'One Ea...
31 Oct, 2021, 08.27 AM IST
Over-enthusiasm versus under-tourismIf even half a billion Indians decide to see their country, no spot will be uncrowded.
31 Aug, 2019, 09.00 AM IST
Making a pitch for a peripatetic IndiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi urges people to do a Bharat darshan.
20 Aug, 2019, 07.56 AM IST
Are Gucci, LVMH's donations to rebuild Notre-Dame part of a brand-building exercise?The big groups are already involved in art and restoration.
22 Apr, 2019, 06.28 PM IST
When Hollywood turned Hollyweed! 5 times when global landmarks were defaced through pranksLA residents woke up to the New Year to find the iconic Hollywood sign had been altered to read ‘Hollyweed’. However, this is just one of m...
09 Jan, 2017, 02.17 PM IST
Exclusive: Karl Lagerfeld on his longest collaboration with Fendi, model Kendall Jenner & his style quotientLagerfeld feels it is an unique & unreal occasion, something that had never been done before.
14 Sep, 2016, 01.34 PM IST
- Seeing the statue of Capitoline Wolf in Rome
The Capitoline museums are where the bronze statue of the she-wolf (the socalled ‘Capitoline Wolf’) is displayed.
24 Mar, 2011, 08.29 AM IST
- Rome-ing on a budget
Rome is a small city by Indian standards and it takes just about 15-20 minutes to go halfway across the city by the metro.
08 Nov, 2007, 06.06 AM IST