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What Is The First City In The World? It Is Not In India. But You Can Visit It
The world's first city was built long before the Harappans, and its ruins still stand in a quiet desert far from the usual tourist map. Here is what makes it historic and how Indian travellers can visit it today.
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10 International Trips From India You Can Take For Under Rs 40,000
The right destination can offer beaches, mountains, night markets, ancient temples or even a quiet moment with a cup of excellent coffee beside a riverside promenade, all without crossing the Rs. 40,000 mark.
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Rajasthan vs Gujarat: Which Place Should You Visit First?
Rajasthan and Gujarat stand out as two of the most popular destinations in Western India.
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3.6 Billion Years Old And Counting. Meet Earth's Oldest Mountains
The Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains represent something profound: a genuine window into Earth's infancy.
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Planning A Heritage Trip? Bihar's UNESCO Sites Are Stealing The Spotlight This Season
Bihar has long been a meeting point of spiritual and intellectual movements that changed the course of Asian history. Read on.
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"Can't Get Over This Place": UK Traveller In Awe Of Edakkal Caves In Wayanad
The Edakkal caves in Wayanad, Kerala, feature intricate engravings dating back to the Neolithic and Stone Ages.
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8 Temples In Bihar That Blend Mythology, History And Beauty
Bihar becomes a living timeline of India's spiritual and architectural heritage, from the Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya to hilltop shrines like Mundeshwari that have witnessed uninterrupted worship.
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Sara Ali Khan's Saudi Arabia Getaway Is A Desert Dream Straight Out Of A Movie
Sara Ali Khan dropped a carousel of pictures from her getaway to AlUla in Saudi Arabia.
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Archaeologists Discover 1,600-Year-Old Wine Factory Hidden Beneath Turkish Hills
The archaeologists also came across grape-processing installations. These structures resemble Roman-era wineries found across the Mediterranean.
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Archaeologists Find 1,200-Year-Old Bread With Jesus Christ's Face
Photographs released by officials show a blackened loaf with a faint yet recognisable image of Jesus Christ etched on its surface.
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Where To Celebrate Diwali In Ayodhya: A First-Time Traveller's Guide
If you are planning to make Diwali 2025 a festival like no other, head to Ayodhya to experience why this ancient town celebrates this festival with a deeper meaning.
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Ancient Workshop In Georgia May Hold Clues To Origins Of The Iron Age
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery at the 3,000-year-old Kvemo Bolnisi site in southern Georgia, shedding new light on the origins of the Iron Age.
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No Gum, No Heels, No Pooh: 20 Strange Travel Laws You Need To Know Before Flying Abroad
What may look like over-the-top restrictions often has context. Some laws protect fragile heritage sites, others tackle pollution, while a few are about preserving social values.
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Scientists Confirm Ancient Asteroid Impact Created North Sea’s Silverpit Crater 43 Million Years Ago
New research confirms the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by an asteroid impact around 43 million years ago. Using seismic imaging and rare mineral evidence, scientists proved the impact origin beyond doubt, resolving a debate that lasted two decades and placing the crater among Earth’s rare, well-preserved impact structures.
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Rani-Ki-Vav: An 11th-Century Wonder You Hold Every Time You Use Rs 100 Notes
Built in the 11th century by a grieving queen in memory of her king, this stepwell is not just a water reservoir. It is a subterranean temple, a sculptural gallery, and a symbol of India's ancient water wisdom.
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What Is The First City In The World? It Is Not In India. But You Can Visit It
The world's first city was built long before the Harappans, and its ruins still stand in a quiet desert far from the usual tourist map. Here is what makes it historic and how Indian travellers can visit it today.
-
10 International Trips From India You Can Take For Under Rs 40,000
The right destination can offer beaches, mountains, night markets, ancient temples or even a quiet moment with a cup of excellent coffee beside a riverside promenade, all without crossing the Rs. 40,000 mark.
-
Rajasthan vs Gujarat: Which Place Should You Visit First?
Rajasthan and Gujarat stand out as two of the most popular destinations in Western India.
-
3.6 Billion Years Old And Counting. Meet Earth's Oldest Mountains
The Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains represent something profound: a genuine window into Earth's infancy.
-
Planning A Heritage Trip? Bihar's UNESCO Sites Are Stealing The Spotlight This Season
Bihar has long been a meeting point of spiritual and intellectual movements that changed the course of Asian history. Read on.
-
"Can't Get Over This Place": UK Traveller In Awe Of Edakkal Caves In Wayanad
The Edakkal caves in Wayanad, Kerala, feature intricate engravings dating back to the Neolithic and Stone Ages.
-
8 Temples In Bihar That Blend Mythology, History And Beauty
Bihar becomes a living timeline of India's spiritual and architectural heritage, from the Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya to hilltop shrines like Mundeshwari that have witnessed uninterrupted worship.
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Sara Ali Khan's Saudi Arabia Getaway Is A Desert Dream Straight Out Of A Movie
Sara Ali Khan dropped a carousel of pictures from her getaway to AlUla in Saudi Arabia.
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Archaeologists Discover 1,600-Year-Old Wine Factory Hidden Beneath Turkish Hills
The archaeologists also came across grape-processing installations. These structures resemble Roman-era wineries found across the Mediterranean.
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Archaeologists Find 1,200-Year-Old Bread With Jesus Christ's Face
Photographs released by officials show a blackened loaf with a faint yet recognisable image of Jesus Christ etched on its surface.
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Where To Celebrate Diwali In Ayodhya: A First-Time Traveller's Guide
If you are planning to make Diwali 2025 a festival like no other, head to Ayodhya to experience why this ancient town celebrates this festival with a deeper meaning.
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Ancient Workshop In Georgia May Hold Clues To Origins Of The Iron Age
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery at the 3,000-year-old Kvemo Bolnisi site in southern Georgia, shedding new light on the origins of the Iron Age.
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No Gum, No Heels, No Pooh: 20 Strange Travel Laws You Need To Know Before Flying Abroad
What may look like over-the-top restrictions often has context. Some laws protect fragile heritage sites, others tackle pollution, while a few are about preserving social values.
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Scientists Confirm Ancient Asteroid Impact Created North Sea’s Silverpit Crater 43 Million Years Ago
New research confirms the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was formed by an asteroid impact around 43 million years ago. Using seismic imaging and rare mineral evidence, scientists proved the impact origin beyond doubt, resolving a debate that lasted two decades and placing the crater among Earth’s rare, well-preserved impact structures.
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Rani-Ki-Vav: An 11th-Century Wonder You Hold Every Time You Use Rs 100 Notes
Built in the 11th century by a grieving queen in memory of her king, this stepwell is not just a water reservoir. It is a subterranean temple, a sculptural gallery, and a symbol of India's ancient water wisdom.
