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7 Indian Cities Where the Street Food, Chaat, and Snacks Justify Every Mile of Travel

Kolkata: The City That Invented the Kati RollKolkata's street food doesn't ask for your attention, it already has it. The kati roll, born at Nizam's restaurant on New Market Street sometime in the mid-20th century, is a paratha wrapped around egg and meat with raw onion and green chutney. Eat…

Times Life

Protecting Corsican Scandola Nature Reserve amid tourism boom

Scandola, a UNESCO-listed nature reserve off the coast of Corsica, is attracting a growing number of visitors from around the world – drawn to its dramatic landscapes and rich marine life. However, protecting its unique wildlife and fragile marine ecosystem is becoming an increasingly delicate balancing act. Our colleagues at…

France 24

Why do some villages in China build circular homes: The remarkable story behind Fujian Tulou earthen fortresses

Seen from above, they resemble giant doughnuts carved into the landscape. From ground level, they look more like medieval fortresses than family homes. Their towering earthen walls, narrow entranceways and vast wooden interiors seem designed for defence rather than domestic life. Yet behind these imposing façades lies one of China's…

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Spain has an island where people speak entirely through whistles, full sentences travel across kilometres of mountain valleys, and every child still learns the language in school

On a small, mountainous island in the Canary archipelago off the coast of northwest Africa, an entire community still communicates using nothing but whistles. The island is called La Gomera, and the whistled language, known as Silbo Gomero, can carry a full sentence across several kilometres of deep mountain ravine,…

The Times of India

7 Overnight Train Routes Across India That Are Worth Booking for the Scenic Ride Alone

Vivek Express: Dibrugarh to KanyakumariThe longest train route in India covers 4,286 kilometres and takes roughly 82 hours end to end. Most passengers board for a segment, not the full stretch, but those who ride the overnight portions through Odisha and Andhra Pradesh get something rare: a train moving through…

Times Life

The Darjeeling Toy Train Runs at 15 km/h Through the Himalayan Hills and That Is the Point

The Train That Was Never in a HurryThe Darjeeling Himalayan Railway has been climbing the same 88 kilometres since 1881, coiling up from New Jalpaiguri through Ghum and into Darjeeling at a speed that a determined cyclist could match on a flat road. The steam engine, still coal-fired on the…

Times Life

India recalibrates Teesta approach as Bangladesh, China draw closer; affirms 'mutually agreed roadmap'

India has stated its development aid for Bangladesh is guided by a "mutually agreed roadmap," emphasizing that all "related developments" will be considered regarding the Teesta river project. This comes as Bangladesh and China discuss a river management initiative, a move India is closely monitoring. New Delhi also acknowledged paying…

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Reef dodges 'in danger' World Heritage listing again

United Nations' concern over the water quality on the Great Barrier Reef has triggered a call for action from environmentalists.

AAP

AI images falsely claim Kyiv monastery strike was staged

Posts circulating in several languages falsely claim that photographers were waiting on rooftops to capture the moment a strike hit Kyiv’s UNESCO-listed Perchersk Lavra monastery.

Euronews

Unesco warns Pakistan over 'reconstructions' at Taxila, the Vedic-era city

The UN has asked Pakistan to reverse the "reconstructions" that undermined the integrity of two historical sites in Taxila, warning that failure to act would result in their placement on Unesco's 'danger list'.

The Times of India

UN asks Pakistan to reverse 'reconstructions' at Taxila sites

UNESCO has warned Pakistan to reverse "reconstruction" work at Taxila's historical sites, Mohra Moradu and Sirkap, or risk being placed on the UN agency's "danger list." Concerns were raised about interventions undermining the sites' integrity, with new masonry replacing ancient walls and heights being altered. Pakistan's archaeology department insists the…

The Economic Times

3 Years After ChatGPT, the World Still Can't Agree on AI Rules—and the Clock Is Running Out

The EU, US, and China have developed distinct AI regulatory systems, complicating global compliance for businesses and affecting consumer protections across jurisdictions.

International Business Times UK

Hidden wonder: Poland's 700-year-old underground salt mine is a hidden city of chapels, lakes and sculptures carved from salt

Beneath the town of Wieliczka in southern Poland lies one of the world's most extraordinary underground landmarks. The Wieliczka Salt Mine, which has operated for more than 700 years, is a vast maze of tunnels, chambers, underground lakes and remarkable works of art carved from rock salt. Together with the…

The Times of India

From Sanremo to Cinque Terre: Italian Riviera’s best places for a luxury coastal escape

As interest in the Italian Riviera soars, travel experts reveal the most luxurious coastal towns to visit in Liguria.

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Putin Accused of Adopting Nazi-Era Tactics as Russia Targets Ukraine's Religious Landmarks

Russia's recent attacks on Ukrainian religious landmarks, including the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, have drawn comparisons to Nazi Germany's WWII tactics.

The Economic Times

Israel damaged heritage sites across south Lebanon, minister says

Ancient heritage sites across southern Lebanon have suffered significant damage during Israel's nearly four-month campaign against Hezbollah. From Roman ruins in Tyre to Mamluk-era markets and centuries-old villages, revered historical landmarks are being impacted. Lebanese authorities express deep concern over the systematic destruction, fearing the permanent erasure of Lebanese history,…

Euronews

Where to travel in Europe and beyond, according to the world’s most travelled people

From lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites to foodie destinations you can’t miss, these are the recommendations of people who have seen it all – quite literally.

Euronews

‘The best scenery under heaven’: Why Guilin needs to be on your China itinerary

Located in south west China’s Guangxi region, the area is known for its limestone karst scenery which is UNESCO World Heritage listed. In this Guilin travel guide, Dianne Apen-Sadler discovers the city’s top attractions, the cuisines to try and shares her top tips for travellers.

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France 24

Togo's parliamentary reforms: unconstitutional

In tonight's programme, Togo’s switch to a parliamentary system is under scrutiny, after a regional court ruled the reforms: unconstitutional. Also once a jewel of Ethiopia’s tourism scene, Lake Tana is now caught in the shadow of conflict. And archaeologists are racing to preserve the ancient ruins of Cyrene and…

The Times of India

After 70 years of digging, the ancient city of Sardis in western Turkey has joined UNESCO’s World Heritage list, with ongoing excavations uncovering how successive civilisations left lasting marks on the ancient city

The ancient city of Sardis in western Turkey, a seven-decade excavation project, has achieved UNESCO World Heritage status. This recognition highlights the site's rich history, from its origins as the Lydian Empire's capital, credited with early coinage, to its roles under Persian, Greco-Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule. The discovery of…

Euronews

Côte d’Ivoire: Discover West Africa’s beach and culture hotspot

Regarded as West Africa’s answer to the Caribbean, Côte d’Ivoire has an extraordinary coast, UNESCO-listed culture and direct flights from Europe.

France 24

Pro-Russian accounts share fake proof that Ukraine is behind the burning of Kyiv cathedral

Pro-Kremlin social media users are blaming Ukraine for a strike that led to a fire at the Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv, a UNESCO World Heritage site. However, the images they say constitute “proof” were actually AI-generated.

France 24

Frida Kahlo: London exhibit sheds light on troubled life of Mexican artist

In this edition, we look at Tate Modern's exhibition dedicated to Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. It displays her famous self-portraits and works by other artists who were influenced by her. Also: French World Cup fans go crazy for Panini sticker albums as newsstands experience shortages. Meanwhile, the Ghanaian music genre…

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Never Mind Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' — The Unexpected Design Destinations Found Hiding in Its Filming Locations Make for the Journey of a Lifetime

We've retraced the steps of the director and its crew so you don't have to, and uncovered six interior and lifestyle gems not to be missed along the way

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Bid to secure Unesco status for Scotland's cone tradition

THE now world-famous Scottish tradition of placing traffic cones on statues could soon be in the running for official Unesco recognition

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