India's magical Valley reopens again for visitors, but only for a few months. Trekking, a UNESCO site, rare flowers and Himalayan views. How to reach, nearby attractionsThe Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand has opened its gates for tourists. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its colorful alpine b...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Which country is known for its tulip fields and windmills?The Netherlands is globally renowned for its vibrant tulip fields and iconic windmills, drawing millions of tourists annually. These symbol...
21 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Only 10 kms from Puri, travel influencer finds heritage village where every home speaks through artDiscover Raghurajpur, a vibrant village in Odisha renowned for its traditional art forms, including Pattachitra paintings and palm leaf eng...
20 Mar, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Sitharaman backs Meghalaya's efforts to get UNESCO recognition for living root bridgesNirmala Sitharaman supports Meghalaya's bid for UNESCO recognition of its living root bridges. She visited Siej village and praised the com...
13 Jul, 2025, 01.03 PM IST
Maharashtra govt to exclude petroglyphs area from Barsu refinery land acquisition, says ministerAs per a survey by archaeology directorate, there are 62 petroglyphs in Barsu, cultural affairs minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said in a writt...
24 Jul, 2023, 02.36 PM IST
What is the Angklung? Here’s why Google Doodle is celebrating the musical instrumentAngklung is an Indonesian musical instrument. It was recognised as a World Heritage Item by UNESCO in 2010.
16 Nov, 2022, 09.12 PM IST
Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridges included in UNESCO world heritage site tentative listMeghalaya’s Forest and Environment Minister James K. Sangma in a series of tweets said: “I am thrilled to announce that our "Jingkieng Jri ...
29 Mar, 2022, 09.40 PM IST
Rafale, Goa's 'save the frog' campaign, J-K's 'back to village' programme: Themes of R-Day tableauxJammu and Kashmir, which participated in the parade for the first time as a Union Territory, had the "Back to Village'' programme for the d...
26 Jan, 2020, 01.00 PM IST
From Eastern Europe to South Czech Republic: Explore the heritage circuit of local culturesThe grounds of Kyoto Imperial Palace play host to the splendid Aoi Festival every May.
26 Sep, 2019, 12.33 PM IST
Include history, culture into your vacation: Visit France's Palais Idéal; attend Winter Solstice ceremony in the UKFestivals, monuments and crafts deeply rooted in culture are a must-visit.
26 Sep, 2019, 07.21 AM IST
Arunachal Pradesh seeks world heritage tag for two sitesThe government has taken extensive repair and conservation works in the two sites to ensure that they meet all criteria for inclusion in th...
09 Feb, 2018, 10.33 AM IST
Gujarat to have Wagah-like border viewing pointChief Minister Vijay Rupani made the announcement while inaugurating the annual Rann-Utsav at Dhordo in the Rann of Kutch.
22 Dec, 2016, 05.12 AM IST
- Great Himalayan National Park to vie again for world heritage site tag
Confirming the development, GHNP director B S Rana told TOI the required documentation had been completed and a detailed revised report had...
20 Mar, 2014, 06.37 AM IST
- Save Western Ghats Movement roots for Goa Western Ghats on UNESCO list
Save Western Ghats movement (SWGM) has extended its support to Goa's demand to get its section of Western ghats on UNESCO's list of world h...
19 Nov, 2012, 02.29 AM IST
- 150 years since NAmerica's first paying oil well
The tiny village of Oil Springs, Ontario, is bubbling with pride this weekend as hundreds gather to celebrate one of North America's first ...
10 Aug, 2008, 02.53 AM 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
- Gujarat becomes first to electrify all villages
President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam dedicated the Jyotigram Yojna to the nation on Saturday in the historical town of Champaner in Panchmahal dist...
13 Nov, 2006, 12.00 AM IST