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Quote of the day by Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘Commitment is an act, not a word. Every word has consequences. Every silence, too. ’ - French philosopher on the importance of actions over promisesJean-Paul Sartre's words highlight that commitment is action, not just talk. Every word and silence has consequences. In today's world, thi...
On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...
Cannes Film Festival 2026: A look inside Alia Bhatt’s lavish stay at Hotel Martinez and how much it costs per nightHotel Martinez, a historic Art Deco landmark on Cannes' Boulevard de la Croisette, has become a celebrity hotspot during the film festival....
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab to close for 18-months due to restoration workDubai's iconic Burj Al Arab will undergo an 18-month restoration, focusing on interior refurbishment while preserving its original design. ...
This Asian paradise is the world's best travel destination for 2026Tripadvisor has revealed its top travel destinations for 2026, with Bali leading the pack for its stunning beaches, coral reefs, and rich c...
Five things you probably didn't know about Notre Dame Cathedral in ParisNotre Dame Cathedral, set to reopen after extensive restoration following the 2019 fire, remains a Gothic architectural marvel and a symbol...
Paris Olympics 2024: Schedule, new sports, historic venues, and where to get ticketsThe 2024 Paris Olympics, from July 26 to August 11, will feature a unique opening ceremony along the Seine River and introduce new sports l...
The Eiffel Tower reopens to visitors six days after a strike shut itThe Eiffel Tower reopened after a six-day closure due to a strike. The management agreed to invest €380 million by 2031 for renovation purp...
Old is gold: Notre Dame Cathedral to be rebuilt without modern touchesNotre Dame Cathedral will be rebuilt just the way it stood before last year's devastating fire.
Ask the travel expert: Itinerary for father-daughter backpacking trip across Germany during summer next yearGermany is a magnificent combination of historic landmarks and scenic journeys.
Piece of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches $190K in Paris auctionThe stairs stand 13 foot tall and date from 1889.
India's climate change actions funded via domestic sources: Environment Minister Harsh VardhanTrump had recently announced US's withdrawl from the landmark climate accord, saying the deal agreed by more than 190 nations unfairly bene...
PM Narendra Modi hails 'historic' Kigali agreementIndia and nine other nations of South and West Asia will follow suit. Overall, the deal is expected to reduce HFC use by 85 per cent by the...
Paris deal: India committed, says PM Modi as Obama tweets praise, Ban Ki-moon says 'dhanyawad'Barack Obama has welcomed India's move to join the Paris Climate Change Agreement. UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon said that this "histori...
Commonwealth to play central role in combating climate threatWelcoming delegates, Scotland said that the Commonwealth will play a "central role in addressing the existential threat of climate change."
US President Barack Obama reaches out to leaders; congrats them on climate dealAs per the White House, Obama has so far reached out to the leaders of France, Brazil, China besides UN Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon. He ...
World leaders laud Paris deal, Modi says 'victory of climate justice'World leaders on Sunday welcomed the climate deal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius with Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Climate change pact: PM Modi says no winners or losersPrime Minister Narendra Modi described the landmark climate change deal reached in Paris last night as the victory of "climate justice".
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Landmarks should epitomise a city, not just dominate its skyline.
- Tall buildings hurt London's character:Prince Charles
Britain's Prince Charles has warned that historic sites like the Tower of London have been "vandalized" by high-rise construction, threaten...