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144 years later, Gaudí's masterpiece Sagrada Família finally reaches its full height: Why has the world’s most famous church taken so long to build and how much did it cost?Barcelona's Sagrada Familia has reached a historic milestone. After 144 years, the final major tower, the Tower of Jesus Christ, is complet...
FIFA 2026: Brokerages bet on sector winners as soccer World Cup set to kick offThe 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring billions to host nations. Analysts expect a surge in spending on hotels, airlines, and retail. Beer sale...
What is Criminal Tourism? Durham police arrest 46 suspects under 'Project Jetsetter' since 2019; Majority of suspects from one European nationDurham police have arrested 46 suspects in a crackdown on 'criminal tourism'. Project Jetsetter targets international crime groups committi...
FIFA WC 2026 set to be a free kick for tourism, retail and clothing industryAnalysts said U.S. hotel operators Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt as well as online travel platforms Airbnb, Booking Holdings and Expedia are p...
From Mizo ginger to Nagaland's coffee, here's how govt plans to make Northeast as 'Ashtalakshmi' for worldUnion Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched several flagship missions across Northeast states, including Mizoram Ginger, Naga Coffee, Arun...
Sebi appoints Upma Chawdhry as MSE chairperson, only woman currently to head an Indian market infra institutionSEBI approved retired IAS officer Upma Chawdhry as chairperson of the Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India. She is the only woman currently...
In 2024, a tourist at a beach bar in Varna, Bulgaria, noticed this table was actually an ancient artifact, later identified as a 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagusA Roman sarcophagus, dating back to the 2nd century AD, was discovered serving as a table at a beach bar in Varna, Bulgaria. This ancient r...
Not just beautiful landscape: Anand Mahindra praises Indian tourist destination for the 'mindset' of its people. 'Best travel decisions'Anand Mahindra praised Sikkim after sharing a viral video showing local authorities making a man clean up litter he had thrown from his car...
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
'India, Italy signed critical MoUs in various sectors,' says MEA Secy (West)India and Italy elevated their Strategic Partnership to a Special Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Modi's visit, signing key agr...
Belarus eyes deeper BRICS partnership, strengthens India ties for multipolar worldBelarus eyes full BRICS membership, seeking a multipolar world order. The nation is deepening its strong relationship with India. Key areas...
Dracula's castle has a new owner, and he comes from the United StatesJoel Weinshanker, a businessman behind Graceland and Party City, has acquired a majority stake in Bran Castle's operations. This Romanian f...
Lollapalooza 2026 daily schedule released — Set times, artists, tickets, and what fans need to know about the Chicago Music FestivalLollapalooza 2026 has released its full daily schedule, confirming performances from over 150 artists across four days in Chicago’s Grant P...
Wealth creation is also about ignoring noise on the street: 15 mid- and small-cap stocks from different sectors which fit the billIn the April 2022-September 2024 bull market, every management appeared capable. Margins expanded, working capital looked manageable, capit...
Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and diseaseSoaring tourism to Antarctica, driven by climate change fears, raises concerns about contamination and damage to the fragile ecosystem. A r...
‘Pretending not to care is not maturity’: IITian-turned-ISKCON monk Gauranga Das on building healthy relationshipsGauranga Das, an ISKCON monk, highlights how nonchalance damages relationships. He explains that pretending not to care is a sign of immatu...
Mexico pledges World Cup safety after shooting at ancient pyramidsMexican authorities have pledged stronger security ahead of the FIFA World Cup after a shooting at Teotihuacan pyramids killed a Canadian t...
Word of the Day: PsammophileAs readers and writers continue to explore expressive and lesser-known terms, Psammophile offers a refreshing departure from the ordinary, ...
Desis’ Q1 foreign trip bill at new highThis year’s June travel spend accounted for 42% of the foreign exchange purchased by Indian individuals.
- World's top 10 tourist destinations
On World Tourism Day (September 27) we list popular destinations as well as travel trends that the globe trotters follow. Also see: