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HISTORIC LIGHTHOUSES IN THE US
Boston Light has stood since 1716 and was automated in 1998, but Congress kept a keeper on it; when Sally Snowman retired in 2023, the US lost its last oneBoston Light, located in Boston Harbor, was the last manually operated lighthouse in the United States. The light became automated in 1998,...- In 2013, Maryland used dredged river sediment to rebuild Battery Island to about 11 acres; crews planted about 60,000 native plants as the island was restoredIn 2013, Maryland utilized dredged river sediment to restore Battery Island to provide new habitat for wildlife. The U.S. Army Corps of Eng...
- ETMarkets NRI Talk | Why private credit, REITs and PMS are entering the NRI investment conversation, explains Sumegh BhatiaPrivate credit, REITs, InvITs and PMS are gaining interest for their potential to provide differentiated return streams, contractual cash f...
- 3 AI stocks outweigh all of India: Why this concentration is sounding EM alarm bellsTwo Asian markets are heavily reliant on AI chipmakers, with TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix dominating emerging market indices. This concentra...
- March 28 in world history: From renaming of Constantinople to passing of Virginia WoolfOn March 28, 1930, Constantinople was officially renamed Istanbul, reflecting Turkey's modernizing reforms. The day also marks significant ...
- 11 haunted towns every true Halloween fan must visit this monthHalloween fans can visit haunted towns in the USA and Canada for spooky fun. From Salem’s witch history to St. Helens’ Halloweentown festiv...
- Scenic road trips across the US for breathtaking views and memorable adventuresThese scenic road trips across America offer volcanoes, national parks, oceans, lakes, historic towns, and wildlife views, all perfect alte...
- ETMarkets Smart Talk: Gold is more than a safe haven now - Pradeep Gupta on the rise of a new asset class leaderGupta shares why gold's role in portfolios is evolving, how macroeconomic uncertainties and central bank actions are fuelling its rise, and...
- ETMarkets Smart Talk: Sunrise sectors to watch - Energy Transition and E-Commerce lead India's investment themes, says Sandip BansalWhile we have been lulled into believing that markets should not be volatile—based on the experience of the last few years—volatility is an...
- Flying, walking, watching: Track the anthropologist's (carbon) footprintAn anthropologist reflects on the environmental impact of their extensive travels across India, Southeast Asia, and French Polynesia. They ...
- Sleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threatsThe remote coastal town of Santa Ana in the Philippines is gaining strategic importance as a potential site for U.S. military encampment un...
- India’s first Lighthouse Festival begins in Goa from SaturdayIndia's First Lighthouse Festival will be inaugurated by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, at the Fort...
- The next Suez threat? A big hackRoughly 500 ships passed through the Suez in the year the Convention of Constantinople was signed; Egypt would like to see that number top ...
- From Lima, the city of balconies, to the majestic Machu Picchu, Peru is an endless revelationIt takes 24 hours to fly from Mumbai to Peru. But every hour, believe us, is worth it!
- Parkash Singh Badal bats for observing 'martyrdom day' of Guru Teg BahadurState of the art memorials like Jang-e-Azaadi, War Heroes Memorial cum museum, Baba Jiwan Singh Memorial, Sri Guru Ravidass memorial and ot...
- For us, loss of Dharahara Tower is like Delhi losing Qutub Minar, says a Nepali studentIn Delhi, I have seen the beautiful Qutub Minar. We feel exactly how Indian would feel if this Minar fell down," said a 20-year-old student...
- October itinerary: A lesson in history at Bruges or biking in Florida?Whether you are a history lover or the lively soul to drench in some sun and dirt; this October you have options galore from Belgium to the...
- Victoria's panorma, simply awesome !Smita Iyengar was awestruck by the thunderous grandeur of Victoria’s coastal panorama.l
- Port city of Alexandria, beacon of the agesAlexandria's ancient lighthouse may have been long destroyed but the Egyptian city by the Mediterranean continues its millennial quest to i...
- Light of EgyptThe legendary lighthouse is gone; in its place is a Mamluk fort. But the charms of the ancient Egyptian port city of Alexandria have not di...
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