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In 2006, Rowan Atkinson paid £2.6 million for a 1930s Oxfordshire house, knocked it down and fought to replace it with a glass mansion; 16 years later, he finally moved inActor Rowan Atkinson's striking glass and steel mansion project encountered significant resistance from local residents who initially criti...- In 1787, William Smith began mapping England as a surveyor’s assistant; 28 years later, his travels produced the first geological map of an entire country, only for him to land in debtors’ prisonIn 1787, William Smith began mapping England as a surveyor’s assistant. Twenty-eight years later, his endless travels produced the world’s ...
- Quote of the Day by William Butler Yeats: “Life is a journey up a spiral staircase; as we grow older we cover the ground covered...” — Timeless lessons on aging, self-growth, resilience, wisdom, change, acceptance, and why repeating old paths can reveal how far we have truly come from the Nobel prize-winning Irish poetQuote of the Day by William Butler Yeats: W. B. Yeats famous quote, “life is a journey up a spiral staircase” offers a powerful lesson abou...
- How a 1,300-foot-high Italian hill town with roots in the 8th century BC was abandoned, then found a second life in James Bond’s 'Quantum of Solace'Craco, an ancient Italian town, faced abandonment due to geological instability and landslides. Economic hardship also pushed many resident...
- Teak wood carvings, Chettinad columns, Karaikudi tiles: Kerala's coastal cottages inspired this 3,000 sq ft home in PuneMonica Gaur’s Pune home takes cues from Kerala’s traditional coastal cottages. The spacious design prioritises shared spaces and allows amp...
- Towering trees, natural streams, untouched boulders: Step inside Suniel Shetty’s magical Khandala farmhouse where architecture embraces natureSuniel Shetty's Rs 20 crore Khandala estate, Jahaan, showcases biophilic design principles. Towering trees and a natural stream integrate s...
- Buried for Centuries: What This Roman Villa Under Italy’s Vineyard Tells UsArchaeologists in Italy unearthed a 3rd-century Roman villa beneath a vineyard, revealing intricate mosaics and frescoes. This discovery hi...
- Why painting your home white could help you survive heatwave
- A bigger India: The economics behind building tourism beyond the Taj MahalIn the 1990s, travel between Delhi and Udaipur frequently included tourists critical of India's infrastructure. India attracts significantl...
- The nine most exciting hotel openings in Europe in 20252025 is set to be a year of major luxury hotel openings across Europe. Notable projects include the Mandarin Oriental and Rosewood in Londo...
- 10 must-visit places for your next trip to the UKBritain is a treasure trove of day trip and staycation options, offering stunning countryside and vibrant cities. Key highlights include Lo...
- Tyeb Mehta's 2 masterpieces may fetch over Rs 14 cr each at online auctionThe auction will also feature artworks by MF Husain, FN Souza and Krishen Khanna.
- Pune: Family builds modern mud house in the heart of cityThe eco-friendly structure is however being equipped with all modern amenities of urban living, with a few nuanced hold-backs to stick with...
- Traveller's diary: Guinness, oysters and everything you need to put on your Ireland itineraryMechanical engineer-turned-chef, Thashvin Muckatira's motto in life is to 'travel for food', & he tells us how to do just that in Ireland.
- From the blue waters of Tibet to the wilderness of Myanmar; Asia has everything to satiate the traveler in youAsia is the heart of culture, heritage and rituals. Plan an exciting, interesting and fun filled vacation with your family.
- AAP creates political rhetoric; focuses on the urgency of the presentThe capture of the capital points only to the extraordinary arrival of a party in his name on India’s democratic landscape.
- Unraveling one of England's best kept secrets, Burghley HouseBurghley offers a unique glimpse of the way great houses have been furnished and inhabited from the time of Queen Elizabeth I to the presen...
- Allgau: Ideal destination for epicurean adventurersTravellers will be charmed by the bucolic Alpine vistas, verdant pastures, fine wines, rich cheeses and award-winning cuisine of the Allgau...
- Trip to attractive places in western UPThere are places in western UP where you can be far from the madding crowd, and yet be a convenient drive from Delhi.
- 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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