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Tyre’s ruins survived the strikes. Now divers are finding their way back underwater

Divers explore ancient ruins beneath the Mediterranean off Tyre, Lebanon

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Ten lions found dead in Tanzania wildlife park following suspected poisoning

Concerns have been raised over the conservation of large mammals in the wildlife reserve

The Independent UK · Sep 20

All the direct flight routes from Europe to Central and South America

With tourism numbers up 37% in Brazil and 24% in Guyana, more and more travellers are heading to Central and South America.

Euronews · Sep 20

The Kakatiya Kingdom Built Ramappa Temple in Warangal and Telangana Still Waits for You to Notice

The temple that named itself after its architectMost temples in India carry the name of the deity inside. Ramappa carries the name of the sculptor who built it, Ramappa, the master craftsman commissioned by the Kakatiya general Recharla Rudra in 1213 CE. That inversion is the first sign that something…

Times Life · Sep 18

China’s porcelain city carries centuries-old heritage to a new generation

China’s Jingdezhen porcelain sites were inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2026

The Independent UK · Sep 17

India's middle-income trap has a problem money may fix

Economist Thomas Piketty says India can escape the middle-income trap through massive investment in education, healthcare and infrastructure, while deeper global cooperation is needed for inclusive growth. He warns that climate change, rather than artificial intelligence, could become the real geopolitical battleground, urging India to reduce its material footprint and…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

In 2009, Belize’s Barrier Reef System was listed as endangered by UNESCO. 9 years later, oil drilling limits and protected fishing zones helped reverse its decline

Belize's Barrier Reef Reserve System was removed from UNESCO's danger list in 2018. This followed the country's implementation of crucial conservation measures and stronger mangrove protection. A permanent moratorium on oil exploration across Belize's entire maritime zone was a key step. While removed from the danger list, ongoing management remains…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Africa’s rocks hold ancient stories. We need better ways to document and protect them

From the Vredefort Dome in South Africa (the world’s oldest and largest known meteorite-impact structure) to the volcanic lakes of the Great Rift Valley in Kenya, Africa’s landscapes hold some of Earth’s oldest stories. Morocco’s M’Goun Unesco Global Geopark records more than 200 million years of geological history, while Tanzania’s…

The Conversation · Sep 9

Nalanda and Rajgir Travel Guide: Bihar's Ancient Buddhist University Ruins, Best Season and Getting Around

What You Are Actually Going To SeeNalanda's ruins stretch across roughly 14 hectares of excavated monasteries, lecture halls, and stupas, the physical remains of an institution that housed up to 10,000 students at its peak between the 5th and 12th centuries. The site was a functioning university for nearly 700…

Times Life · Sep 9

Nilgiri Mountain Railway to Ooty: Which Side to Book, the Rack Section, and What the Climb Is Really Like

Book the Left Side, and Here's Why That's Not ObviousThe Nilgiri Mountain Railway runs from Mettupalayam to Ooty, a distance of 46 kilometres that takes roughly five hours. On that climb, the valley views open almost entirely on the left side of the train when you are travelling uphill toward…

Times Life · Sep 9