'Milky Seas' mystery solved: Scientists close in on the enigma of a 400-year-old maritime phenomenonFor centuries, mariners have reported extraordinary glowing waters, known as milky seas, previously dismissed as myth. A new study compilin...
How the humble 'achar and parathe' paved the way for 'Pijja' mania in the USIn 2001, Tarla Dalal published a cookbook about adapting foreign recipes for Indian tastes, highlighting the ease of making meals with flat...
What is Astrotourism? This Middle Eastern destination's astonishing sky is the new star-gazing haven you must visitSaudi Arabia is emerging as a leader in astrotourism, with its first Dark Sky Parks recognized by DarkSky International. The Kingdom offers...
Less light, more darkness, firefly action!As we approach Diwali, the festival of lights, perhaps we should spare a thought for light pollution, responsible not just for the disappea...
Human remnants found at Lake Mead in US for third time. Read details hereThe water level at US's largest reservoir Lake Mead has dipped extremely, courtesy drought. The development has unearthed human remnants in...
Scientists are using new satellite tech to find glow-in-the-dark milky seas of maritime loreMilky seas are a rare nocturnal phenomenon in which the ocean's surface emits a steady bright glow. They can cover thousands of square mile...
Of sleepy hamlets and fifty shades of blue: Visit Koh Kood, Thailand's last unspoilt, untamed islandWhat boggles the mind is Koh Kood’s untamed beauty — glistening rainforests, coconut and rubber plantations.
From north to south: Five most beautiful sunset moments in IndiaHave a picture perfect vacation at some of the most picturesque locations in the country.
- For Delhiites, Milky Way is a mythical object
Gazing at the stars isn’t something you can do anymore as city lights blank out the night sky. But the LED revolution may help reverse ligh...
An ode to Greece: A jaunt through its iconic architectural buffet & diverse food platterGreece isn’t about the ordinary. It is about grandeur, elegance and splendour.
Billionaires and their spaced-out projectsMankind's quest to boldly go where no one has gone before has received a boost from these mercurial wealthy men, known for investing in ide...
Food treats on the street: Visit La Bouqueria in Barcelona and Maxwell Hawker Centre in SingaporeFood treats on the streets: Sample authentic local favourites without forking out too much moolah! Make a trip to Barcelona, Singapore, Bor...
Hills or the beach? Explore Dhundi in Himachal Pradesh or Manori Beach in MumbaiET-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.
- What's so super about supercomputers?
Just what is the big deal about a supercomputer? Is it only about bragging rights or is there more to it? ET unravels the world of supercom...
- Get marooned in Mauritius
With crystal clear water, piquant Creole cuisine, and the liberating feeling of being in the middle of nowhere, is there a better place tha...
- The spanish serenade: Valencia
Valencia appeals instantly to the first timer, its hand-pounded charm wafts through like a fresh pan of steaming paella, the bubbling, simm...
- Bill Gates donates $10 mn to Chile
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has donated $10 million to help build a $400-million high-powered telescope in Chile, media here reported Satu...