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Travel platforms and hotels see uptick in bookings for Diwali- UK, France and other European countries dumped 200,000 radioactive waste barrels in the Atlantic from 1946 to 1993. What happens now?
- In 1945, U-864 Nazi submarine carrying 67 tonnes of mercury sank near an Scandinavian island, 81 years later it's still threatning Norway
- Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: ''From my early youth I have had the strongest desire to understand or explain whatever I...'' — Life lessons from an inspiring quote on curiosity, patience, observation, self-doubt, perseverance, critical thinking and personal growth from the pioneering naturalist who transformed our understanding of evolutionQuote of the day by Charles Darwin explores his lifelong desire to understand what he observed. It speaks to staying curious through uncert...07 Sep, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
- In 1966, Marlon Brando bought a remote Pacific atoll after filming ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’; today, its protected beaches are a major nesting site where 15,614 green turtle hatchlings were recorded in one seasonMarlon Brando bought a Polynesian atoll named Tetiaroa after discovering it while filming Mutiny on the Bounty. More than five decades late...31 Aug, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
- Why do hotel room windows rarely open fully? Here’s the real reasonHave you ever wondered why some hotel windows open only a few centimetres? The feature becomes even more noticeable in rooms several floors...10 Aug, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
- ‘It is never too late’: Noida couple turns retirement into travel adventure. They camp in mountains, sleep in car and cook tasty food in the middle of natureAjay and Sunita Tomar, a retired couple from Noida, are embracing retirement with exciting travel adventures. After Ajay's retirement in 20...16 May, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
- Expectations vs reality: Our citiesIndian metropolises serve as a siren call for dreams and aspirations but can drain their residents in the process. The overwhelming polluti...30 Jan, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
- Planning a hill trip to escape Delhi’s toxic AQI? Viral clip shows long jam at snow-less Rohtang PassA viral video reveals significant traffic congestion at Rohtang Pass. This surge in visitors to the mountains coincides with severe air pol...17 Dec, 2025, 02.49 PM IST
- Delhi air quality crisis: Companies embrace remote work as residents seek cleaner getawaysDelhi-NCR's severe air pollution is impacting daily life. Companies are allowing remote work for staff wellbeing. Many residents are taking...02 Nov, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
- From sore throats to burning eyes: 7 in 10 Delhi-NCR families feel the effects of pollution, new survey showsA new survey shows that 69% of families in Delhi and NCR report health problems due to severe pollution following Diwali, with the AQI reac...02 Nov, 2024, 01.20 PM IST
- Airpocalypse spurs a mad dash for hills during Diwali breakTravel bookings surge by 30% as residents of Delhi-NCR and Chandigarh seek cleaner air in destinations like the hills, Munnar, and Bhutan. ...25 Oct, 2024, 10.15 AM IST
- Hoteliers seeing extraordinary spike in bookings from Delhi-NCR as residents look to take a break from toxic airTraditionally, Indians stay at home for the festivities; however, residents seem to be travelling to avoid deteriorating air quality. There...06 Nov, 2023, 10.54 PM IST
- Travellers from India's major metros 'escape' for a breath of clean airEaseMyTrip has seen a jump in bookings from Delhi and Mumbai for hill stations such as Ooty and Manali amongst others. Ixigo said owing to ...27 Nov, 2021, 06.49 AM IST
- Green is the way to go: Millennials now opt for sustainable, low carbon footprint holidaysHotels should look to lower their carbon footprint, and protect the ecology.16 Nov, 2019, 09.14 AM IST
- Sustainable tourism is catching up in India, courtesy millennialsBut things may be changing for the better: more millennials are opting for ‘greener’ holidays, and many resorts, homestays and hotels acros...15 Nov, 2019, 11.32 PM IST
- Cost of living in 'new' metros: Hyderabad vs Bengaluru vs Ahmedabad vs PuneApart from the four metros - Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, India has four 'new' metros. These cities are providing a better quality o...29 Oct, 2019, 01.11 PM IST
- North India may be impacting global climateNASA has detected a layer of tiny aerosol particles in the upper troposphere, just below the ozone layer -that forms over Asia during the s...17 Nov, 2016, 11.44 AM IST
- Pollution row: Travellers, tourists give Delhi a miss“This is certainly going to impact the near and midterm plans of inbound travellers coming to the country,” said Sharat Dhall, president of...07 Nov, 2016, 12.45 AM IST
- 46% Indians do not wait for a special occasion or holiday to travel: OYO SurveyApart from 7% travel to pilgrimage destinations, several people love leisure travel through a convenient transportation option to break awa...19 Oct, 2016, 05.32 PM IST
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