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. ...
15 Apr, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
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...
19 Jan, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
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...
03 Dec, 2024, 05.50 PM IST
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...
24 Jul, 2024, 02.08 PM IST
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...
25 Feb, 2024, 04.17 PM IST
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.
11 Jul, 2020, 10.36 AM IST
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.
23 May, 2019, 02.00 PM IST
Piece of Eiffel Tower staircase fetches $190K in Paris auctionThe stairs stand 13 foot tall and date from 1889.
28 Nov, 2018, 08.19 PM IST
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...
18 Jul, 2017, 09.14 PM IST
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...
15 Oct, 2016, 11.34 PM IST
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...
02 Oct, 2016, 11.17 PM IST
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."
07 Apr, 2016, 01.00 PM IST
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 ...
15 Dec, 2015, 12.45 PM IST
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...
13 Dec, 2015, 08.13 PM IST
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".
13 Dec, 2015, 01.14 PM IST
- Sign of the chimes
Landmarks should epitomise a city, not just dominate its skyline.
01 Jun, 2009, 06.57 AM IST
- 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...
01 Feb, 2008, 06.12 AM IST