52 places to go in 2025The article showcases diverse global destinations with unique experiences and recent developments. From Jane Austen's anniversary celebrati...
08 Jan, 2025, 12.05 PM IST
This 56-member family lives in Rs 4000 crore palace, owns 700 cars; All you should know about world's wealthiest familyDubai's Al Nahyan royal family, spotlighted by GQ as the world's wealthiest dynasty, redefines opulence. From a ₹4,078 crore palace to a pr...
19 Jan, 2024, 01.06 PM IST
Greek govt spends 20 mn euro to revive 2,300-yr-old palace which hosted Alexander's crowning ceremonyAt a ceremony on Friday, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called the Palace of Aigai a "monument of global importance."
05 Jan, 2024, 11.03 PM IST
What sounds did dinosaurs make? The answer may surprise youIn future 'Jurassic Park' sequels, the dinosaurs could sound like birds!
02 Apr, 2023, 01.18 PM IST
From Neil Gaiman’s ‘Neverwhere’, to Shaun Tan’s ‘Creature’, 13 books that can be the perfect holiday giftsSome perfect festive gifts for bookworms!
28 Dec, 2022, 10.07 PM IST
Archaeologists uncover 2,700-yr-old rock carvings from when Nineveh was the capital of ancient Assyrian empireAssyrian royal inscriptions often stress the violent side of empire.
23 Dec, 2022, 05.16 PM IST
What lies beyond the walls? 3,300 yrs on, King Tut's tomb continues to entrap EgyptologistsKing Tut died long ago, but the debate about his tomb rages on.
04 Dec, 2022, 10.25 AM IST
Sea-going boat built using centuries-old technology to sail from near Tamralipta soonA dream come true for Swarup Bhattacharyya, a well-known anthropologist and maritime ethnographist, the project, which is being funded by B...
08 Nov, 2022, 12.43 PM IST
North and South blocks museum to showcase ‘Making of India’From Bhimbetka caves in MP to India’s freedom struggle, museum will showcase different aspects of India — from 10,000 BC to 1947 CE
03 Nov, 2021, 11.20 PM IST
Go back in time and reconnect with the glorious past on your next heritage holidayA journey that depicts intricate temples, majestic hilltop forts and ornate palaces built by imperial kingdoms.
27 Apr, 2017, 10.23 AM IST
How Egypt offers a captivating canvas of the past and the presentTreasure hunters and archaeologists have been combing the Valley of the Kings for centuries. Yet the mysteries of the world’s most expansiv...
09 Apr, 2017, 12.56 AM IST
Train travel adopted a high end luxury persona for travellersLuxury trains are like hotels on wheels. In addition, they also take you trans-country or trans-continent to showcase the beauty of varying...
06 Dec, 2012, 06.38 AM IST
- Madrid's PHotoEspana: A must for amateur photographers
The event did not restrict itself to just displays; there was plenty for people to do to, making it a true tourist draw.
08 Sep, 2011, 05.47 AM IST
- Port city of Alexandria, beacon of the ages
Alexandria's ancient lighthouse may have been long destroyed but the Egyptian city by the Mediterranean continues its millennial quest to i...
13 Nov, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Mummies'best friend!
The world-renowned institution, the two-storeyed Egyptian Museum dates back thousands of years, which stand testimony to the grandeur of Eg...
03 Sep, 2008, 11.57 PM IST
- Faith accompli
Jerusalem is one of the eternal cities of the world. Jewish lore dates it back to the ancient times when King David developed it as the fir...
18 Jan, 2007, 12.00 AM IST
- Hari Niwas Palace: Flavour of Jammu
If you thought Jammu was all about Vaishno Devi shrine, you are terribly mistaken.
22 Jun, 2006, 12.00 AM IST