A 13,000-Year-Old Cave Carving May Be the World’s Oldest 3D MapAn ancient cave carving in France, dating back 13,000 years, is believed to be one of the world's oldest 3D maps. Researchers found it accu...
09 Feb, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Harsh Goenka shares a 'fascinating' 700-year-old village where multi-story homes are carved inside volcanoesHarsh Goenka shared images of Kandovan, Iran. This village features unique homes carved into volcanic cones. These dwellings are over 700 y...
18 Dec, 2025, 12.51 PM IST
'Beautiful reminder of...': Chinese embassy shares Lord Ganesha images ahead of Modi’s first China visit in seven yearsAhead of Prime Minister Modi's visit to China, the Chinese embassy highlighted historical cultural connections by sharing images of Lord Ga...
30 Aug, 2025, 09.28 AM IST
12,000 years of art? Ancient Mongolian elk carvings morph into mysterious wolf symbolsAncient rock carvings in Mongolia's Altai Mountains reveal a 12,000-year artistic evolution. Initially realistic elk depictions transformed...
20 Jul, 2025, 12.47 AM IST
Devotees walk through chest-deep waters to catch a glimpse of the Lord in this Indian templeNestled in Bidar, Karnataka, the Narasimha Jharni Temple dedicates to Lord Narasimha. Devotees wade through water-filled caves to reach the...
26 Mar, 2025, 02.56 PM IST
ASI discovers 20 Buddhist caves in Bandhavgarh forestsOf the three zones in the "core" half of the entire 1,100 square kilometre area of Bandhavgarh, exploration has begun in the Tala region, s...
28 Sep, 2022, 11.52 PM IST
Make the most of your extended weekend: Lansdowne in Uttarakhand or Gandikota in Andhra PradeshThe upcoming holidays during Holi and Mahavir Jayanti are perfect to get a memorable getaway.
22 Feb, 2018, 05.28 AM IST
Sprawling tea estates and sanctuaries add to Sri Lanka's popularitySri Lanka is a land of pure beauty, bliss and an unhurried and tranquil lifestyle that calms your soul.
27 Oct, 2016, 05.18 AM IST
The best of India: The culture & heritage will stun you to bitsKhajuraho is heritage site which is famous for a group of Hindu & Jain Temples. They are known for their Nagara style symbolism & erotic fi...
08 Sep, 2016, 11.33 AM IST
World Heritage List: Other sites that made the cutMostly abandoned after a devastating earthquake in the 14th century, the ruins in Ani include a relatively well-preserved cathedral and hol...
24 Jul, 2016, 07.38 AM IST
Early human ancestors were cannibals, says studySome early humans in England were cannibals who ate human flesh, gnawed on bones and split them to feast on the marrow inside, a new study ...
20 Apr, 2015, 03.25 PM IST
Plan a quick getaway to Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu or explore the havelis in RajasthanET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here's where you can head to...
26 Mar, 2015, 08.00 AM IST
Quick getaway holiday destinations: Landour, Pandulena & HubliNashik is popular for vineyards. If you have the time, take a detour to see the setting sun in the lush vineyards and sip on some local bub...
06 Mar, 2014, 04.40 AM IST
Maharashtra opens visitor centres at Ajanta and ElloraMaharashtra recently commissioned tourist visitor centres, Ajanta Visitor Centre (AVC) and Ellora Visitor Centre (EVC) near the World Herit...
21 Sep, 2013, 03.15 PM IST
The tamer of lionsEntry by way of a “secret” tunnel into a rock-cut Ellora cave fetches your columnist right in front of an awesome sculpture of the Great Go...
12 Jul, 2013, 03.47 AM IST
- Quick getaway: Elephanta Caves
Elephanta Caves, situated on the Elephanta Island is home to 1,200 year old rock cut temple of Lord Shiva. Ancient carvings and sculptures ...
23 Aug, 2012, 08.00 AM IST
- Incredible treasures abound in Udayagiri
ET found that the awesome statue of Varaha and other fabulous rock-cut sculptures are not the only incredible treasures of Udayagiri.
02 Sep, 2010, 03.39 AM IST