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...
01 Apr, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
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...
22 Feb, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
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...
20 Feb, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
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...
20 Jan, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
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...
10 Jun, 2025, 12.59 PM IST
A long-lost branch of the Nile helped in building Egypt's pyramidsHauling these stones over land would have been grueling.
09 Oct, 2022, 08.28 AM IST
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.
22 Jan, 2021, 05.30 PM IST
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...
26 Jun, 2020, 07.29 AM IST
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.
20 Oct, 2016, 11.36 AM IST
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.
15 Jul, 2016, 02.20 PM IST
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...
19 Jun, 2016, 10.53 AM IST
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.
21 Dec, 2014, 04.57 PM IST
Treat your family to glorious international islands & beaches this summer holidayLet the sun shine on you, while you dive in pristine waters this summer.
20 Mar, 2014, 01.26 PM IST
- Most awe inspiring natural wonders of the world
Standing in front of the Victoria Falls in Zambia, there is little to stop you from marvelling at the divine artistry visible around.
23 Aug, 2012, 08.46 AM IST
- Border tensions hit ONGC’s exploration work in J&K
Security concerns and continuous firings from across the border has prevented exploratory drilling by the state-owned oil explorer Oil & Na...
05 Jan, 2010, 07.05 AM IST
- A trip to Yangtze river cruise
On 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...
09 Oct, 2008, 01.55 AM IST
- Trulli striking
The strangely conical houses of Trulli in Puglia, which jutted out into the skies like beacons, is what catches your eyes repeatedly.
01 Feb, 2007, 12.00 AM IST