What lies beneath the Oracle of Delphi could matter as much as the temple above: is geology reopening one of Greece’s oldest mysteries?Ancient Greeks sought divine messages from the Oracle of Delphi. Writers described mysterious vapors rising from beneath the temple. Modern...
07 May, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Quote of the day by Nicole Kidman: 'Life has got all those twists and turns. You’ve got to...' Life lessons on human nature, hardships and success by Academy Award winning American-born Australian actorQuote of the day by Nicole Kidman shares a message about change, risk, and progress. The quote explains how life moves with turns and uncer...
02 May, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
No roads, no helicopters: Anand Mahindra shares old photograph of Kedarnath Dham: 'Journeys were slower, and maybe deeper too'A historic 1882 photograph of Kedarnath highlights how ancient pilgrimages demanded endurance and patience, with the journey itself being a...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Char Dham Yatra 2026 begins: Kedarnath opens tomorrow; Check registration process, helicopter booking, routes, dates and new rules hereChar Dham Yatra 2026: The 2026 Char Dham Yatra is in full swing, with the highly anticipated opening of the Kedarnath Dham portals schedule...
21 Apr, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Amarnath Yatra 2026 registration starts: How to apply, dates, application form, health certificate & banks list - all you want to knowAmarnath Yatra 2026 will begin on July 3 and conclude on August 28, lasting 57 days. Registration opens on April 15 through online and offl...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Karma, climate and consequences: As the Char Dham Yatra reopens, a warming Himalaya reveals karma in its oldest public senseA road journey through Uttarakhand’s mountain towns reveals a deeper shift in both climate and pilgrimage. Unusual heat, felt by locals as ...
12 Apr, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
‘Kids come only for money, throw away food’: Viral video questions if Kanya Pujan is losing its soul to greed and wasteA viral video on Kanya Pujan has sparked debate about festival losing its meaning to greed and waste. The video shows food lying on street ...
27 Mar, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- Sanctity of glaciers
Glaciers, revered as life-givers, are declining due to global warming. This retreat devastates ecosystems and water supplies. It also deepl...
22 Mar, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Japan's Mount Fuji sees snow for first time this winter, 21 days later than usualMount Fuji's summit received its first winter snow on Thursday. This event occurred 21 days later than the average recorded since 1894. The...
23 Oct, 2025, 03.17 PM IST
First batch of Indian pilgrims arrives at Manasarovar lake in Tibet after five-year hiatusIndian pilgrims have arrived at Mount Kailash and Manasarovar Lake in Tibet. This marks the first pilgrimage in five years, after relations...
26 Jun, 2025, 09.07 PM IST
Tom Hiddleston to star in biopic on mountaineer Tenzing Norgay who climbed Mt EverestThe film, titled 'Tenzing', will feature 'Loki' star Hiddleston as Hillary, while 'Poor Things' actor Dafoe will play the English expeditio...
10 May, 2024, 11.48 PM IST
Hanuman's potentialHanumanji emerges as an epitome of devotion, humility, selflessness and determination. As we commune with the wisdom emanating from his sac...
22 Apr, 2024, 11.02 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi offers prayer at iconic Muktinath templeModi wore a Buddhist traditional red dress and carried out rituals both according to the Hindu and Buddhist tradition. After praying, he al...
12 May, 2018, 12.40 PM IST
A trip to Shimla, Kullu, Manikaran and Manali in Himachal Pradesh remains a must-visitFor those determined to soak up every possible experience.
27 Apr, 2017, 10.24 AM IST
Ancient trees at China's famous Mountain get digital ID cardsAbout 20,000 ancient trees on the renowned Mount Tai in China's Shandong Province now have "digital ID cards" which will provide informatio...
11 Dec, 2016, 04.23 PM IST
Navigate with Google Maps to the edge of Mount EverestGoogle Maps announced in a blog post recently that it has officially made it to the Mount Everest.
19 Mar, 2015, 11.33 AM IST
China dismisses Dalai Lama's wish to visit TibetChinese officials say that the "middle way" policy advocated by him is still seeking the "independence" of Tibet but in a "disguised form".
08 Oct, 2014, 05.27 PM IST