New Delhi: Large statues have been constructed since ancient times. The Great Sphinx, built by the ancient Egyptians of the Old Kingdom, is 20 meter (66.34) high and is still one of the biggest statues
New York, Jul 1: Travellers from across the globe have ranked India's Taj Mahal among the top three landmarks in the world, a leading travel website has announced.According to TripAdvisor's 2013 Travellers Choice Attractions Awards,
New Delhi, June 30: India constitutes 40 per cent of the world's malnourished population and the highest rate of underweight children due to improper implementation of government policies, a global health expert has said.M G
London, Jun 29: The International Cricket Council announced its much awaited World Test Championship which will have its inaugural edition in England during the month of June and July in the year 2017 while the
New Delhi, June 27: Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal gained a place to be World No.3 in women's singles in the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released on Thursday.Apart from Saina two other Indian
New Delhi: As India is battling hard to save the pilgrims and tourists struck by flash flood in Uttarakhand, let's have a look at major natural disasters that have happened in the past. Normally,
Paris: Planes, planes and more planes are hitting the skies this week at the world's oldest and largest airshow. Celebrating its centennial, the 50th edition of the bi-annual, seven-day International Paris Air Show kicked off
New Delhi: In the age of bullet trains and Maglev (magnetic levitation) trains, let's have a look at the world's 10 fastest trains. Travelling in bullet trains makes one dizzy. The commuters can hardly watch
Washington, May 22: The United States and India today asked the international community to take effective steps towards eliminating sanctuaries and infrastructure that support terrorism.After talks between visiting Indian Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and
New Delhi: Wadi Al-Salaam is an Islamic cemetery, located in Shia holy city of Najaf, Iraq. It is reputed to be the largest cemetery in the world.It is estimated more than half a million corpses
New Delhi: For every sailing enthusiast, nothing can compare with cruising the waters with your very own private yacht. While most people can only fantasize about possessing such a wonderful vessel, there are a few
Los Angeles, March 28: Reality TV star Kim Kardashian wants her child to travel around the world and explore different cultures.The 32-year-old, who will welcome her first child in July with her rapper boyfriend Kanye
Durban, March 28: Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday that the world needs the common development of China and India and both countries should strive for a fair, rational solution framework over the border
New Delhi: Almost a third of Earth's land surface is occupied by desert, most of it icy or rocky rather than covered with sand dunes. And a substantial percentage of it supports animal and plant
New Delhi: Great monuments can be inspirational and remind today's generation of powerful thinkers of the past. While most of these wonders will be known to a few people, they are, on the whole, not
London, Jan 9: The world's first subway system marked its 150th anniversary Wednesday, with reports showing conditions way back when were much as they are today: Busy, congested and stressful for passengers."The constant cry, as
New Delhi: The Ark of the Covenant, also known as the Ark of the Testimony, is a chest described in the Book of Exodus as containing the Tablets of Stone on which the Ten Commandments
New Delhi: Fighter planes are an integral part of any state's defence today. The more technologically advanced fighter planes a nation has, the more strongly it could defend itself against its enemies in times of
New Delhi: How many times have you gone to a riverside and stood watching it flow from a riverbank? What if S D Burman's soulful tunes start wafting across the river breeze making you drip
New Delhi: Man bites dog: an adage used to illustrate that the media only reports the extraordinary. Dogs bites man? Well that story tends to get plenty of attention, too, and with good reason. Dog
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