DPI: Where India is uniquely positioned to lead the worldEach layer of India Stack addresses a clear need and enables the critical flows necessary for any society - that of people, money and infor...
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A kaleidoscope of colours: Istanbul's historic Basilica Cistern opens after 5 yearsThe pink brick walls have also been cleared of traces of past, less elegant renovation efforts.
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UNESCO fears Ukraine harm as Russian culture backlash growsThe United Nations' cultural agency, meanwhile, sounded the alarm about the damage to Ukraine's cultural patrimony in announcing it was wor...
04 Mar, 2022, 02.11 PM IST
View: How internet has created its own form of complementary commerceCashless commerce has thrived in parts of the world ever since the age-old barter system of trade — I’ll give you a sheaf of maize if you l...
26 Apr, 2021, 11.24 PM IST
View: Why Supreme Court must stop conversion of places of worshipIf the courts entertain suits for the Hindu reclamation of mosques in Varanasi and other places, must they not simultaneously consider the ...
18 Apr, 2021, 10.23 AM IST
Balkan magic: Travelling through the towns of Budva & Kotor is like stepping into a bygone eraKotor, is a small Balkan nation nestled between Croatia, Serbia and Albania.
21 Jul, 2019, 09.53 AM IST
ET Women's Forum: It’s always tricky trying to portray women, says artist Deepti Nair45-year-old Nair has created an art installation to reflect the themes of the forum.
15 Mar, 2018, 08.39 AM IST
Cork: The ‘rebel city’ plays host to cathedrals and colourful pubs17th-century alleys that ran up and down inclines, grand Georgian avenues, and streets filled with colourful pubs, restaurants and shops.
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Start-ups use AR to help people get a glimpse of Bengaluru's historyYou can also share personal anecdotes or trivia about the structure with others through an online network.
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Snow season in Finland is winter wonderland with hail showers, reindeer sleds and ice fishingThere were other compelling sights to see in Helsinki, including the Temppeliaukio Church or Rock Church, a Lutheran church built into a ma...
19 Mar, 2017, 01.24 AM IST
Why a ride on Trans-Siberian Express, without talking for 50 hours, is worth an experienceThe Soviet star on government buildings looms but it is just as common to see the Imperial double-headed eagle with the crown on newer gove...
15 Nov, 2015, 12.10 PM IST
Olive oil’s well in PugliaGustasp and Jeroo Irani — avid travel bloggers write about the new international trend of ‘Olive oil tasting’
07 Aug, 2014, 05.00 AM IST
- Seville: Monuments & people a testament to its diverse history
Seville literally invites visitors to discover the hidden corners of its streets and courtyards.
15 Sep, 2011, 03.35 AM IST
- London's Churches: St Paul's Cathedral
As the venue of the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Westminster Abbey in London will light up a billion TV sets tomorrow but ...
28 Apr, 2011, 06.53 AM IST
- Roman remnant: Chester, fortress city of Deva
Chester, or the fortress city of Deva as it was then called by the Romans, was built as a bulwark against the fierce Welsh tribes in the 1s...
13 Aug, 2009, 03.57 AM IST
- Vilnius, the city of churches
It’s history is as rich as the ozone laden air that wafts through the umpteen lakes and forests.
24 Jul, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- St Gallen displays characteristics of a Swiss town
St Gallen displays all the characteristics expected of a Swiss town, saysNina Jacob. It’s picturesque, squeaky clean, well preserved...and ...
05 Jun, 2008, 12.00 AM IST