Less than 300 km drive from Hyderabad: 7 lesser-known destinations for an extended Good Friday weekend, offering off-beat experienceEscape Hyderabad's hustle this Good Friday weekend. Discover five offbeat destinations within 300 km. Explore Belum Caves' natural formatio...
31 Mar, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Rashtrapati Bhavan's Change of Guard ceremony to take place at revised timeAccording to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Change of Guard ceremony is a longstanding military tradition whose origins date back to ancient times...
06 Mar, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
Behind the barriers: Myths and mysteries of 10 forbidden places on EarthThe world holds many mysterious places. These locations are inaccessible due to danger, secrecy, or preservation. Svalbard Global Seed Vaul...
03 Aug, 2025, 11.15 AM IST
Govt working to institutionalise global cultural initiatives in India: PM ModiA lot of work has been going on with a sense of pride to develop places associated with Indian art and architecture, Prime Minister Narendr...
08 Dec, 2023, 06.42 PM IST
Red Fort Light and Sound Show opens for public: How to book tickets, timings, ticket pricesThe show is the first Sound and Light production to ever use live actors and cutting-edge digital art technology at a historical site. The ...
18 Jan, 2023, 11.01 AM IST
What is Samarkand famous for, where the SCO Summit 2022 was held?Samarkand, which hosted the SCO Summit 2022 this time, is famous for its cultural significance, dating back to ancient times.
16 Sep, 2022, 09.21 PM IST
Hearing in Taj Mahal 'history' case postponed to May 12 due to lawyers' protest in Allahabad HCThe writ petition was filed on Saturday in the registry of the Lucknow bench of the High Court by Rajneesh Singh, who is the media in-charg...
10 May, 2022, 03.39 PM IST
100 heritage monuments to be lit in colours of Indian flag to mark 100-crore Covid vaccination feat"The 100 monuments will remain lit in tricolour on the night of October 21 as India achieved the landmark 100-crore vaccination mark," the ...
21 Oct, 2021, 09.05 PM IST
Red Fort to be shut for public from July 21 to Independence DayUsually, the fort stays shut for the public for a week before Independence Day.
20 Jul, 2021, 09.24 PM IST
Explore the sand dunes of Rajasthan to soak in the culture!Get on the train from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer and catch a glimpse of the painted mud huts and numerous camel grazing.
24 Nov, 2016, 05.19 AM IST
Rs 670 crore proposal for beautification historical forts in MaharashtraFollowing an order of the Bombay High Court, work on removing encroachments from the two cave sites in Mumbai has begun, Waikar said.
09 Feb, 2016, 01.39 PM IST
- ASI preparing dossier for including Nalanda University in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites
The ASI is in the process of preparing the nomination dossier to include the ruins of Nalanda University in the list of UNESCO World Herita...
30 Jul, 2014, 05.36 PM IST
- Quick getaway: Harihareshwar beach, Tehri Garhwal and Sakleshpur
Harihareshwar is located in the Konkan coast in Maharashtra and is known for its picturesque beach which attracts visitors in big crowds.
14 Mar, 2013, 04.15 PM IST
- A tale of two veterans: Kalinjar and Ajaigarh
Kalinjar and Ajaigarh, were once celebrated for their military history. Today the two forts are gradually fading away, much like old soldie...
03 Nov, 2011, 12.28 AM IST
- Ajaigarh: Harder to get to
Kalinjar abounds with ancient and medieval remains, many of which have been aggregated into a museum in the fort.
03 Nov, 2011, 12.07 AM IST
- Bundelkhand: The vast sea of magnificent architectural and artistic masterpieces
Bundelkhand is arguably India's finest repository of architectural monuments, some of which are known while many are absolutely untouched.
21 Apr, 2011, 01.25 PM IST
- Take a chill pill this Independence Day weekend
As the long Independence Day weekend nears, ET provides a list of destinations, domestic and overseas that you can visit. Tips for a better...
13 Aug, 2008, 02.00 PM IST