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India must seek UNESCO tag for ports to mark oceanic journeys of girmitiyas: Fiji envoyFiji's High Commissioner to India, Jagnnath Sami, has urged the Centre to consider seeking UNESCO World Heritage recognition for Kolkata, V...14 Oct, 2026, 01.47 PM IST- Jantar Mantar to Azad Maidan, India’s protest map is steeped in historyMany urban centers in India have designated protest sites that reflect their historical significance and role during the freedom struggle. ...13 Oct, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
- Egypt reopens 3,400-year-old tomb located 46 feet underground. First found during Napoleon era, it has hieroglyphs from the Book of the DeadAmenhotep III's tomb has been reopened to the public after undergoing significant restoration in Egypt. Initially unearthed during Napoleon...12 Oct, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
- Architect fights to save India's past, built on 'stone, tears and sweat'For over thirty years, Abha Narain Lambah has dedicated her life to preserving India’s rich cultural heritage, focusing on ancient temples ...11 Oct, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
- No order issued by ASI to close Jantar Mantar heritage site on October 10: SourcesJantar Mantar's historic observatory, constructed in 1724, remained open despite heavy police restrictions during a protest. The security m...10 Oct, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
- 10,000 people combed Mongolia for Genghis Khan’s grave in a 30,000-hour search in 2010; 800 years later, it’s still missing - and a tiny tribe may hold the clueGenghis Khan’s grave: For 800 years, Genghis Khan's final resting place has remained a mystery, despite countless expeditions and tales. Ov...07 Oct, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
- World Teachers’ Day 2026: Date, theme, history and significance; know why October 5 is dedicated to teachers and how the day is celebrated worldwideWorld Teachers' Day 2026 is set for October 5, shining a spotlight on the pivotal contributions of educators. This year's theme is centered...04 Oct, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- Going to Darjeeling on the Toy Train? This 146-year-old station has been recreated with a new attraction passengers won’t want to missThe Northeast Frontier Railway has recreated the 146-year-old Sukna railway station in West Bengal to preserve and promote the heritage of ...04 Oct, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- ED says ex-Bengal minister Indranil Sen awarded Rs 85 cr tenders to associates, Rs 30 lakh to MamataIndranil Sen, a former minister, is under investigation for awarding tenders to close associates for personal gain. The Enforcement Directo...01 Oct, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
- Darjeeling 'Toy Train' chugs into top 50 global destinations in 2027The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) has been named among Lonely Planet’s 50 Best in Travel 2027 destinations, with Darjeeling recognised...01 Oct, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
- NCERT's new Class 9 textbook highlights anecdotes of lesser-known women rulers in Indian historyThe National Council of Educational Research and Training released a new Class 9 Social Science textbook recently. This textbook highlights...29 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- Oberoi Hotels to open luxury resort in Saudi Arabia’s Wadi Safar in 2027Oberoi Hotels & Resorts will open The Oberoi Sukoonvilas in Wadi Safar, Saudi Arabia in 2027. The luxury resort is located around 30 minute...28 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
- In 2007, satellite images, radar, and ground surveys revealed Angkor as the world’s largest preindustrial settlement complexIn 2007, a dedicated archaeological team successfully mapped Angkor, employing cutting-edge technology and techniques. Their discoveries il...24 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- ‘My Devi comes to me’: The 4-word answer by world's greatest mathematician, Ramanujan that filmmaker Shekhar Kapur connects to Kailasa Temple, a UNESCO site's mysteryFilmmaker Shekhar Kapur recently reflected on the astonishing precision of Kailasa Temple at Ellora, carved downward from a single piece of...24 Sep, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- In 478 BC, a temple was built to honour Confucius; centuries of rebuilding turned it into a complex with more than 100 buildingsTemple of Confucius: Built in 478 BC, the Temple of Confucius in Qufu, China, grew through centuries of rebuilding into a vast historic com...19 Sep, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
- In 500 BCE, ancient people created vast animal and geometric figures in Peru's desert. 2,500 years later, the Nazca Lines remain one of archaeology's great enigmasNazca Lines archaeological mystery: Giant geoglyphs in Peru's arid plains have survived for over two millennia. These Nazca and Palpa Lines...19 Sep, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- India needs to fix travel experience to attract more foreign tourists, Nikhil Kamath ignites tourism debateTo increase the number of foreign visitors, India should improve the tourist experience upon arrival. Experts highlight the importance of r...18 Sep, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
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