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No bells, no colourful glass windows: Why this 160-year-old Karnataka church almost disappears underwater every monsoonKarnataka's Shettihalli Rosary Church is a strikingly beautiful ruin, located a few kms away from Bengaluru, that speaks of history and tra...
The surprising metrics of Goa's tourism boom led by traffic, villas and paneerAs flights and hotel occupancy fail to capture the number of tourists flocking to Goa, here are some unusual indicators that also mark the ...
Once buried under garbage for decades, a 300-year-old Shiva Lingam-shaped stepwell revived in Karnataka: Historic well draws crowd in Belagavi. Watch videoIn Karnataka's Belagavi, a 300-year-old stepwell, once buried under decades of garbage, has been revived with the help of a community effor...
Stitching the Value Chain: How PM MITRA parks are rewriting India's textile destinyIndia's textile sector, a vital economic pillar, is undergoing a transformative shift with the PM MITRA scheme. This initiative aims to ove...
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...
Seventeen river gauge stations across India currently above warning level: CWCSeventeen river gauge stations in India exceed warning levels, with four in severe flood condition, particularly in Assam and Maharashtra. ...
11 river sites across India breach flood warning levels, says govt water bodyWater levels in 11 Indian rivers have exceeded warning levels, as reported by the Central Water Commission, though no rivers have reached d...
JD(S) slams Mysuru City Corporation's proposal to rename KRS road after CM SiddaramaiahJD(S) condemns Mysuru City Corporation's proposal to rename the KRS road after CM Siddaramaiah, citing his involvement in the MUDA scam. Th...
5 UNESCO sites in Karnataka that are a photographer’s dream5 UNESCO sites in Karnataka that are a photographer’s dream
BJP MLA stirs controversy by calling for 'Ayodhya-like movement' to re-establish Anubhava Mantapa siteBJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal wants a movement to reclaim the original site of Anubhava Mantapa, a historic Lingayat community academy. ...
The best historical sites in Karnataka which shouldn't be missedNumerous tourists are drawn to Karnataka's historical sites, which demonstrate that the past is still present. Anyone can be charmed by it ...
World Heritage Day 2023: Five historical sites in India that are must visitWorld Heritage Day is a celebration of the cultural heritage and diversity of the world. India, with its rich history and culture, has nume...
Extremely heavy rain likely to lash KarnatakaDue to heavy rainfall in Cauvery catchment area, the water levels in Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) dam have risen drastically and a large amount...
Govt to reclassify ancient monuments; review policy regulating construction around ASI-protected sitesAccording to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, there is a ban on construction within 100 metres of a ce...
GMR signs pact to run Bidar airport in KarnatakaThe agreement was signed under the centres Regional Connectivity UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) Scheme, a press release from GMR said on Mon...
Over 1,000 temples declared as protected monuments under ASI: GovernmentIn a written reply in Lok Sabha, Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said that a total of 1,076 temples have been declared as protected by the A...
Freeze-frame: When in India, how to roam like a localExplore India like a local by witnessing heritage sites, local fests, spiritual sojourns and enjoy unique flavours.
Archaeological Survey of India documents 732 unprotected monumentsThe Archaeological Survey of India has documented 732 unprotected monuments across the country, some dating back to the Iron Age.
Hampi most searched historical place in Karnataka on GoogleHampi has been searched the most in Goa followed by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Hampi temple remained one of the top queries on Google.
- Four mega tourist destinations to be developed
To give fillip to tourism in the country, the Centre has sanctioned about Rs 114 crore for integrated development of four mega tourist dest...