In 1892, French archaeologists studied an ancient Greek sanctuary on Mount Parnassus: Strange fault lines beneath the temple revived the mystery of Delphi’s OracleRecent geological investigations at Ancient Delphi have unearthed fault lines beneath the famed sanctuary. This hidden landscape may have r...
18 May, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
The Parthenon was never meant to be pure white: scientists found traces of ancient paint hidden on the marbleAncient Greece, long perceived as a realm of gleaming white marble, is being re-evaluated. Scientific advancements, particularly through in...
11 May, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Abu Dhabi's first Hindu stone temple to open for public on March 1The first Hindu stone temple in Abu Dhabi, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will open to the public from March 1. Built by BAPS...
27 Feb, 2024, 03.24 PM IST
UAE's first Hindu Mandir: Cost, features, significance, and other details of BAPS templePrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Abu Dhabi's first Hindu stone temple, a symbol of cultural unity and India's rich heritag...
14 Feb, 2024, 01.22 PM IST
'Stone seva': Indian children in Abu Dhabi giving final shape to gifts for attendees of first Hindu temple inaugurationThe children have been offering "stone seva" at the temple site every Sunday for three months and are now giving the final touch to the gif...
12 Feb, 2024, 10.21 AM IST
Why was no iron, steel used in the construction of Ayodhya Ram Temple?Ayodhya Ram Temple: This architectural marvel, spanning 2.7 acres with a built-up area of approximately 57,000 square feet, boasts a three-...
20 Jan, 2024, 04.02 PM IST
From 108 ft agarbatti to necklace with 5,000 diamonds: All exquisite elements for Ayodhya Ram MandirFrom a resounding 620 kg bell to intricately crafted doors and symbolic creations like a colossal incense stick, the temple is gearing up f...
29 Dec, 2023, 02.32 PM IST
51-inch tall idol reflecting a five-year-old Ram Lalla to be installed in Ram Mandir: Temple TrustA 51-inch tall idol of Lord Ram reflecting a five-year-old child --Ram Lalla-- would be selected among three designs. "The one which has th...
27 Dec, 2023, 02.13 PM IST
Ram Lalla in Ayodhya's Ram Temple to sit on 8-feet tall gold-plated marble throneAn eight-foot-tall gold-plated marble throne for Ram Lalla's idol is being crafted in Rajasthan and will be placed in the sanctum sanctorum...
01 Nov, 2023, 01.30 PM IST
'80 pc work on ground floor of Ram temple done, idol consecration between Jan 15 and 24'Approximately 80% of the ground floor's construction for the Ram temple in Ayodhya is now done, according to a senior Ram Janmbhoomi Trust ...
17 Jul, 2023, 07.46 PM IST
Hindu temple opens its doors in Dubai; check out these magnificent picturesThe community-run Hindu Temple Dubai is an illuminating structure of devotion and coexistence. It has taken the Hindu Temple Dubai trustees...
05 Oct, 2022, 01.11 PM IST
More than 40% of Ram temple construction work complete in AyodhyaDevotees from all over the world could pay obeisance to the deity from December 2023, Champat Rai, general secretary, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi ...
28 Aug, 2022, 08.25 AM IST
SGPC bans photography, video shoot inside Golden TempleThe decision was taken to avoid any "disturbance" to the spiritual atmosphere inside the Golden Temple, the official said.
08 Jan, 2019, 03.36 PM IST
Soak in the heritage & culture of the desert in Bikaner!Bikaner still displays its ancient opulence through palaces and forts, built of red sandstone, that have withstood the passage of time.
05 Jan, 2017, 08.02 AM IST
Pollution impact on monuments slow but long lasting: ExpertsPollutants like sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide, generated by vehicles and industries, react with air moisture to form acids that eat ...
17 Apr, 2016, 02.22 PM IST
- Pollution turns Lotus Temple marble yellow
Two court commissioners appointed by the National Green Tribunal found alarming congestion and traffic chaos in front of the Lotus Temple.
16 Apr, 2015, 03.48 AM IST
Plan a quick getaway to Karnataka's Sakleshpur or Anjarle in MaharashtraET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here's where you can head to.
19 Mar, 2015, 10.00 AM IST