Archaeologists found a spiral catacomb beneath Alexandria, and it changed how they understood burial in Roman EgyptBelow the vibrant city of Alexandria, the enigmatic Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa unfold, revealing a fascinating tapestry of Egyptian, Greek...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Adani’s Navi Mumbai and Guwahati airports named among Prix Versailles’ World’s Most Beautiful Airports 2026Adani Airports' Navi Mumbai International Airport and Guwahati's Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport Terminal 2 have earned a...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
In 1973, archaeologists in a muddy Roman fort trench found thin wooden tablets, and Vindolanda gave Roman Britain its own handwriting10 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
British-era heritage sites need preservation, states should work on it with more seriousness: ShekhawatUnion Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has called for greater seriousness from states in preserving British-era public assets. The...
29 May, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
American vlogger was warned against visiting Bihar, what he said after the Darbhanga trip surprised many. WatchAn American travel vlogger, @TonyKMontana, shared an enthusiastic video of Bihar's Darbhanga, challenging stereotypes and showcasing its pa...
27 May, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio 'welcomed' by only three officers in Agra, including a police officer. WatchUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited India. His reception at the Taj Mahal in Agra drew attention online. Social media users noted a s...
26 May, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
IRCTC launches upgraded Golden Chariot Luxury Train for 2026-27 seasonThe Golden Chariot luxury train is set for a grand relaunch in the 2026-27 tourist season. IRCTC has unveiled a reimagined experience blend...
21 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Inside India's own Rome-like centuries old colosseum, known as Asia’s oldest amphitheatre; best time to visit & how to reachRang Ghar: Built in 1746 in the heart of Sivasagar, Rang Ghar is widely recognised as Asia’s oldest amphitheatre and one of the most fascin...
21 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Goddess Vagdevi idol more important than Kohinoor, say petitioners; seek its return from LondonFollowing a High Court ruling declaring Bhojshala a Saraswati temple, Hindu petitioners are demanding the return of the Goddess Vagdevi ido...
19 May, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
"A dream come true": Indian diaspora rolls out grand welcome for PM Modi in Gothenburg ahead of Sweden visitPrime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Gothenburg, Sweden. He is on a two-day official visit. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral r...
17 May, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
In 1850, islanders clearing storm-stripped dunes on Orkney uncovered buried stone homes that revealed one of Europe’s best-preserved Neolithic villagesA prehistoric village, Skara Brae, lay hidden for thousands of years under Orkney's sand dunes. A powerful storm in 1850 uncovered this anc...
14 May, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
A hidden city grid is emerging beneath tropical forests as laser scans expose roads, terraces, and ancient platformsDense jungles conceal ancient cities. LiDAR, an airborne laser mapping technique, now unveils these hidden urban layouts. It penetrates fol...
12 May, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
India-Trinidad archival pact to help diaspora trace ancestral roots: JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced an archival cooperation agreement between India and Trinidad and Tobago. This pact will as...
10 May, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Maharashtra Day 2026: What’s open & what’s closed on May 1; Know significance and long weekend travel tipsMaharashtra Day 2026 falls on Friday, May 1st, coinciding with Labour Day and Buddha Purnima, creating a significant long weekend. Celebrat...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
It stands over 100 feet tall, is nearly 200 feet wide at the base, and may be older than many famous monuments; now NOAA believes that this Maug coral may hold clues to the future of reefsScientists discovered an ancient, massive Porites coral colony, estimated to be over 2,000 years old, in the Maug caldera near the Mariana ...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Soon Gandhi, Vajpayee to come alive in AI avatar at PM Museum in DelhiVisitors to Delhi's Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya will soon interact with AI avatars of Mahatma Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This initiati...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Economic Survey proposes opening heritage monuments, ease forex payments to boost concert marketIndia's concert economy can grow significantly. The Economic Survey highlights a need for more live event venues and easier foreign payment...
29 Jan, 2026, 07.47 PM IST