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No WiFi, no proper roads: In Rishikesh, architect brothers built a Harry Potter-inspired mud house, complete with jungle trails and Ganga viewsA magical mud house in Rishikesh, inspired by Harry Potter's Hagrid's hut, offers a unique escape from urban life. Built by architect broth...01 Jun, 2026, 08.17 AM IST- Take our crafts out of the Gov cottageIndian artisans face low incomes. Their market remains outdated, hindering growth. A new study highlights poor earnings and limited impact ...22 May, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
- One of South India’s most stunning trekking trails ends with a heart-shaped lake atop a hill — and clouds may join you on lucky daysWayanad in Kerala presents a captivating trekking experience to Chembra Peak. The journey leads to Hridaya Saras, a unique heart-shaped lak...16 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
- Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visitPresident Donald Trump on Friday warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after a visit to China, whose leader Xi Jinping had pr...15 May, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
- Donald Trump-Xi Jinping meeting date, venue: Key takeaways, highlights, what to knowDonald Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday ahead of his meetings on Thursday and Friday. Trup and Xi Jinping are due to vi...13 May, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'When you have got an elephant by the hind leg…'—Inspiring quotes by the 16th president of the United States who played a major role in the abolition of slaveryQuote of the Day: Abraham Lincoln's powerful quote on knowing when to let go of a difficult situation offers enduring wisdom. His life, fro...11 May, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- Rainbow coloured phantom lakes appear beside Namibia’s Great White Place in stunning satellite imagesAstronauts captured a stunning display of vibrant, shimmering lakes in Namibia's Etosha Pan, a rare event following heavy flooding. These e...08 May, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- The magical charms of Jadugar O JadugarIn India, the term 'jadugar' is a high compliment. Magicians are admired for their skill in making the impossible happen. Professional magi...17 Apr, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
- "White elephant just before the elections..." RJD MP Manoj Jha on white paper on UPA's 'economic mismanagement'Rajya Sabha MP and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Manoj Jha criticized the government's plan to table a White Paper on the economic mismanagem...07 Feb, 2024, 10.45 AM IST
- Stadium 974 in Doha built for 2022 FIFA World Cup to be fully dismantled after tournamentQatar built seven stadiums for the 2022 World Cup, one of which will disappear after the tournament ends. Stadium 974 in Doha was construct...05 Dec, 2022, 06.24 PM IST
- Rare white elephant born in Myanmar: State media03 Aug, 2022, 02.08 PM IST
- The great Chinese white elephant of Sri LankaRajapaksa has presided over the economy’s undoing: It began with an expensive tax cut soon after taking office in 2019; that was followed b...14 Apr, 2022, 12.26 PM IST
- No takers for 'white' elephantsForest officials are now at their wit's end to tackle the increasing human-elephant conflict in Karnataka.30 Dec, 2015, 12.39 PM IST
- Governor's post has become a white elephant: Shiv SenaShiv Sena today backed Kamla Beniwal's sacking as Mizoram Governor and said that "Congress has reaped what it sowed".09 Aug, 2014, 01.37 PM IST
- Tooth talesA white elephant offers its own tusks to a distraught hunter in the Ajanta mural. It’s an episode from the Buddhist parable of six-tusked e...13 Nov, 2013, 05.09 AM IST
- Airbus A380: A white elephant?Production of the plane has been a debacle, severely damaging Airbus's reputation with clients, causing billions of euros of losses.14 Oct, 2007, 10.15 AM IST
- PSUs: white elephant or golden gooseIf the government plans to stay on track with its Common Minimum Programme, it may have to turn the heat on PSU divestments this year. And ...21 Feb, 2005, 12.30 AM IST
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