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Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years laterA Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light t...- This flower blooms only once a year for one night at this UNESCO site, just 500 kms from Delhi. Where is it and what else to see here?The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now open, drawing nature lovers to its vibrant monsoon blooms. Beyon...
- In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
- Eleven killed, historic monastery on fire as Ukraine faces major Russian attacksZelenskyy offered to meet Putin with Trump and European leaders at the G7 gathering in France but the Kremlin didn’t reply, a Ukrainian off...
- India leads consensus on future of agriculture as BRICS adopts historic Indore declarationThe declaration outlines several landmark decisions aimed at strengthening food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture, ag...
- IIT report flags serious structural defects in Goa's iconic Kala Academy buildingA striking new analysis from IIT Madras uncovers alarming structural and waterproofing challenges at Goa's renowned Kala Academy. Despite r...
- Folarin Balogun played for another international team before choosing Team USA - why he made the switchFolarin Balogun made a historic World Cup debut for the USMNT, scoring twice against Paraguay. Born in New York to Nigerian parents and rai...
- Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plansJapan has restarted its largest nuclear power plant to meet energy demands. However, the nation faces a critical challenge: a severe shorta...
- Assam CM Himanta writes to PM Modi on historic milestone, credits him for transforming state's destinyAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his record tenure. Sarma presented a letter from Ass...
- Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
- UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath says India not 'dharamshala' for those disloyal to nation; warns against love and land jihadUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stressed India is not a refuge for those without faith or respect for its traditions. He calle...
- India has a story to tell in single malts that is not borrowed from Scotland or Japan: Alcobrew’s Romesh PanditaIn a freewheeling chat, Romesh Pandita, Chairman and Managing Director, Alcobrew Distilleries India, highlights how Indian single malts are...
- India's magical Valley reopens again for visitors, but only for a few months. Trekking, a UNESCO site, rare flowers and Himalayan views. How to reach, nearby attractionsThe Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand has opened its gates for tourists. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its colorful alpine b...
- In 1979, Japan released 30 mongooses onto Amami Oshima to kill venomous snakes, and it took 45 years to fix what happened nextJapan's ambitious plan to control venomous snakes on Amami Ōshima with Indian mongooses in 1979 backfired spectacularly. The introduced pre...
- Great Experiences: Why cheese tourism is becoming the latest luxury travel trend among IndiansLuxury travellers yearning for authentic yet offbeat experiences are opting for cheese tourism, finds Glynda Alves
- Israel deepens Lebanon incursion: heritage sites targeted, soldiers woundedIsrael launched strikes across south Lebanon Saturday after ordering evacuations from more than a dozen locations a day after its premier s...
- India, Italy to launch maritime security format, anti-terror finance task forceIndia and Italy are boosting ties. A new task force will fight terror financing. Maritime security cooperation is also planned to ensure sa...
- British-era heritage sites need preservation, states should work on it with more seriousness: ShekhawatUnion Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has called for greater seriousness from states in preserving British-era public assets. The...
- Inside India's own Rome-like centuries old colosseum, known as Asia’s oldest amphitheatre; best time to visit & how to reachRang Ghar: Built in 1746 in the heart of Sivasagar, Rang Ghar is widely recognised as Asia’s oldest amphitheatre and one of the most fascin...
- 'India, Italy signed critical MoUs in various sectors,' says MEA Secy (West)India and Italy elevated their Strategic Partnership to a Special Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Modi's visit, signing key agr...
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