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In 2022, a routine study of analyzing satellite topography led to ring-shaped reef structures which proved Australia’s “empty” Nullarbor Plain was once a shallow seaRecent research has revealed a reef-like geological structure beneath Australia's Nullarbor Plain, previously thought to be barren. Satelli...- A vanished branch of the Nile once ran beside the Great Pyramid and helped build it, a new study revealsAncient pollen grains trapped in desert sediment reveal a lost arm of the Nile, the Khufu branch, flowed near the Giza plateau during pyram...
- What lies beneath Egypt’s Giza Pyramid: Satellite radar study claims vast underground structuresItalian researchers using satellite radar technology propose huge subterranean features beneath Giza's Khafre's Pyramid, including eight cy...
- Roughly 300 kms from Pune, Hyderabad: 14 offbeat destinations for an extended Good Friday weekend, offering an unforgettable experienceWith Good Friday offering a long weekend, metro dwellers in Pune and Hyderabad can escape the city's hustle. Explore offbeat destinations w...
- Anand Mahindra calls Indian rain-soaked wonder a ‘poetry in motion’. It was once a world record holder destinationIndustrialist Anand Mahindra recently shared a post on X praising the Seven Sisters Waterfall in Sohra, Meghalaya, calling it “Poetry in mo...
- The Deepest Cave on Earth: How Does Life Survive There?Scientists have discovered life thriving in Veryovkina Cave, Earth's deepest known cave at over 2,200 meters. Microorganisms, independent o...
- Modern civilisation's most important commodity hits a wall. Looks like there's no coming backCement consumption has hit a peak. China, the largest producer, is seeing its construction boom end. Output has fallen significantly and is...
- Egypt unveils $30 million overhaul plan to transform tourism for the PyramidsThe Giza Pyramids have undergone a 30 million dollar revamp. This aims to improve visitor experience. New buses transport tourists around t...
- A long-lost branch of the Nile helped in building Egypt's pyramidsHauling these stones over land would have been grueling.
- Musk wants to solve traffic & pollution woes by building tunnels under flood-prone Miami, but not everyone is impressedElon Musk exchanged tweets with Miami's mayor about building a tunnel system.
- Extinction Watch: Dragon blood tree, a magical cure-allThe dragon blood tree is a succulent, very hardy and drought tolerant. It enjoys warm temperatures and sub-tropical conditions. The tree ha...
- Holiday guide for newly-weds: France, Cairo & Mauritius can be your ideal honeymoon destinationTaking some time out to know each other in a luxurious destination is what every couple dreams about.
- Itchy feet? Forget Europe, try these Lonely Planet's 'Best in Asia' spotsIt will also leave you stumped with choices, and a problem of plenty: from bustling lively cities, to gorgeous and endless coastlines.
- Why the world's wettest place gets thirstyResidents of Mawsynram, a village in Meghalaya which gets a record-breaking 11,861 mm of rain a year, are used to clouds floating right int...
- China completes first high-speed train through karst regionThe railway network linking Guiyang with south China's economic powerhouse Guangzhou is expected to become operational by next week.
- Treat your family to glorious international islands & beaches this summer holidayLet the sun shine on you, while you dive in pristine waters this summer.
- Most awe inspiring natural wonders of the worldStanding in front of the Victoria Falls in Zambia, there is little to stop you from marvelling at the divine artistry visible around.
- Border tensions hit ONGC’s exploration work in J&KSecurity concerns and continuous firings from across the border has prevented exploratory drilling by the state-owned oil explorer Oil & Na...
- A trip to Yangtze river cruiseOn a cruise down the famous river, ET correspondent sees that time is running out for a swathe of Chinese history as the Three Gorges Dam n...
- Trulli strikingThe strangely conical houses of Trulli in Puglia, which jutted out into the skies like beacons, is what catches your eyes repeatedly.
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