Roughly 60 kms from Chennai, this lake turns pink with flamingos in summer. April is the best time to see themPulicat Lake in Tamil Nadu transforms into a spectacular pink canvas each April as flamingos descend upon the country's second-largest brac...
12 Apr, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Ninth volcano eruption rocks Southwestern Iceland, Blue Lagoon spa evacuated; timeline of recent volcanic activitiesIceland's Reykjanes peninsula experienced its ninth eruption since late 2023 on July 16, 2025, prompting evacuations at the Blue Lagoon and...
16 Jul, 2025, 07.27 PM IST
Another eruption near Iceland’s tourist belt, Blue Lagoon and Grindavik evacuatedA volcano erupted in southwest Iceland, spewing smoke and lava from a large fissure. This recent event marks another in a series of eruptio...
16 Jul, 2025, 12.33 PM IST
Volcanic Eruptions begin in southwestern Iceland; nearby town and Blue Lagoon spa evacuatedNearly 40 houses in the small town of Grindavik, along with the highly popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, were forced to evacuate amid rec...
01 Apr, 2025, 06.27 PM IST
A volcano in Iceland has ended 800 years of dormancy. What you need to know if you've got a trip plannedIceland's Reykjanes Peninsula witnessed its seventh volcanic eruption since December, disrupting access to the famed Blue Lagoon. The erupt...
23 Nov, 2024, 01.20 PM IST
Houthi missiles strike two oil tankers in Red Sea, minimal damage reportedIn a significant escalation of tensions, two crude oil tankers, the Saudi-flagged Amjad and Panama-flagged Blue Lagoon I, were attacked in ...
03 Sep, 2024, 06.52 AM IST
An Iceland volcano starts erupting again, spewing lava into the skyA volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday, spewing red streams of lava in the latest display of nature's power, triggering the ev...
29 May, 2024, 07.49 PM IST
A volcano has erupted in the same part of Iceland where earlier activity had required evacuationsThe Icelandic Meteorological Office said that lava was flowing to the west and there was no immediate threat to Grindavik. or to a major po...
08 Feb, 2024, 03.31 PM IST
Blue Lagoon in Iceland temporarily closes after 1,400 earthquakes recorded in 24 hoursIn a statement posted on its website, Blue Lagoon Iceland explained, "After many days of seismic activity in the area, and a night with pow...
14 Nov, 2023, 01.25 PM IST
Two more Indian Beaches enter the coveted list of Blue BeachesThe Thundi Beach is one of the most pristine and picturesque beaches in the Lakshadweep archipelago where white sand is lined by the turquo...
27 Oct, 2022, 07.03 AM IST
Rejuvenation getaways, hot springs & spa sessions: A not-so-mainstream way to kickstart the New YearAlternative healing retreats are a big hit with Indian travellers at this time of the year.
30 Nov, 2017, 12.33 PM IST
Foot on the pedal: Three biking trails for the adrenaline junkie in youLet the adrenaline rush take you to newer altitudes this year.
21 Jan, 2016, 08.06 AM IST
Try the healing powers of sulphur and silica in IcelandThe Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland.
03 Dec, 2015, 05.20 AM IST
Drought may have led to collapse of Mayan civilisationAlthough the findings are not the first to link a drought to Mayan culture's demise, new results strengthen case that dry periods were inde...
25 Dec, 2014, 06.23 PM IST
Be Icelandish! Enjoy the land of fire and iceIceland is truly the land of fire and ice. The water in the taps is naturally hot from underground thermal springs. The cold water in the t...
27 Nov, 2014, 06.37 AM IST
- Eight migratory birds poached in Chilika
At least eight migratory birds of different species have been poached by two persons in the famous Chilika lake area, wildlife officials sa...
19 Dec, 2010, 04.46 PM IST
- Chilika: India's largest brackish water lake
The sea gently embraces Chilika Lake’s waters as wildlife thrives.Dotted with islands, it is now a superb sight for dolphin watching, and e...
06 Mar, 2008, 12.38 AM IST