Kolkata: A city of joy that slowly junked its iconic tramsKolkata's trams, introduced in 1902 and the last remaining in India, are facing their final days. Despite their historical significance, th...
25 Sep, 2024, 11.27 PM IST
Asia's oldest operating trams see slow death in IndiaKolkata's 151-year-old tram network is under threat due to neglect, despite being a cheap and eco-friendly transport solution. Enthusiasts ...
22 Sep, 2024, 10.05 AM IST
Beyond electric cars: how electrifying trucks, buses, tractors and scooters will help tackle climate changeIf all cars on the road became powered by renewable electricity, we'd cut almost one-fifth of our emissions. We'd also be much better place...
03 May, 2022, 10.31 AM IST
Kolkata’s ‘Fairy Tale’ Trams, once essential, are now a neglected relicIn recent years, hit by natural disasters and official neglect, the city’s tram system has become little more than a nostalgia ride, its pa...
03 Sep, 2021, 10.18 AM IST
Travel to Hungary! A new-found warmth in togethernessSplashing and relaxing in Budapest's thermal baths is the city's top attraction.
17 Feb, 2017, 05.15 AM IST
UK foreign secretary takes a 'ghost walk' in BBD BagThe UK foreign minister may have got the idea of going around the city's central business district after meeting Khatchaturian, a former Lo...
27 Jan, 2017, 11.20 AM IST
Lure of Lisbon: From its salty Atlantic setting to Moorish gatewaysThe city’s streets dumbstruck, marvelling at just how lovely it is; serviced by an efficient and inexpensive public transport system.
31 Jul, 2016, 07.28 AM IST
Switzerland's Rapperswil: Why a tour of the town is truly captivatingThe castle itself was built in the early 13th century by the Rapperswil counts, powerful nobles who moved from across the river to settle h...
11 Jan, 2015, 06.23 AM IST
Basel: The unique city that juxtaposes traditional, modern & cross-cultural influencesA light, cold drizzle coupled with dull grey light added to the gloom; people rushed about, heads bent and huddled under their umbrellas.
07 Dec, 2014, 09.57 AM IST
Room with a viewGive it your best shot at the conference and then take a flight to a nearby destination and enjoy, ‘family-time’. Unbelievable, but possibl...
22 May, 2014, 05.22 AM IST
All you need to know to plan a trip to Hong KongHere’s all you need to know about a trip to the Fragrant Harbour, which packs everything from culture and theme parks to endless shopping.
03 Jun, 2013, 09.17 AM IST
- Siemens to focus on core operations amid crisis
Siemens AG intends to focus on its energy, health and industrial services during the global financial downturn and will move to create more...
19 Dec, 2008, 02.12 AM IST
- Perfect Finnish design
From saunas to Sibelius and berries to bazaars, Helsinki is more than just the worthy capital of a country renowned for its design prowess.
11 Sep, 2008, 12.29 AM IST
- Rivetting facets of Lucerne
Visitors to Switzerland may well be forgiven for thinking that Lucerne is just the base for excursions to the fascinating Mt Titlis and Mt ...
15 May, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Multipli-city
Cities are like people. Some are majestic; others a trifle inward looking and distant. But some cities invite you into their hearts with ea...
09 Aug, 2007, 12.31 AM IST
- Grand symphony
The spirit of empire - and Mozart - permeated the magnificent buildings and gardens of Austria’s capital Vienna, the former epicentre of Eu...
12 Oct, 2006, 12.00 AM IST
- Hooked on HK
Asia's world city is busy catching up with its Chinese antecedents, one foot firmly set in its Western style persona.
15 Jun, 2006, 12.00 AM IST