Most photographs of the Taj Mahal taken before 2003 show the Yamuna river flowing close to the rear foundation of the edifice, its water in fact lapping the rear wall. But now a park developed by the Archaeological Survey of India, no doubt to beautify the area around it, has distanced the Yamuna by a good 100 hundred yards from the world-famous marble maos...
As a society we don't nurture the opinion of young people and the culture of debating social issues is completely missing, but the rise of social media has empowered people to highlight issues that bother them, said a social media activist....
A week ago, the Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, had a free run of Yemen. In Tikrit, Iraq, the Shia militia, led by Iranian officers, and helped by the largely Shia Iraq army, had cornered the ISIS in Saddam Hussain’s palaces. The fall of Tikrit would add to the halo on the Iranian-led Shia fraternity....
It is an undisputedly history-rich bouquet of books that IANS is offering to its readers this weekend, covering the most debated topic of India-Pakistan rivalry to juxtaposing the neighbour's state of affairs in global politics. And then there are some gems from history repolished through the eyes of foreigners. Take a look....
This is the time of spring, the time of new life. The trees and grass are getting greener and Mother Nature looks beautiful....
You might have already heard about ‘Summer to Kerala’ program organized by FOMAA. It is an Educational Root Tourism program for Middle and High School Students taken up as a visionary project to start in summer of 2015. ...
World Malayalee Council (WMC) NJ will be hosting the 20th Anniversary celebrations of the global organization on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, 515 US Highway 1 South, Iselin, NJ 08830. This will be a full-day program with meetings, discussions, entertainment and formal dinner. ...
Are you obsessed with texting in the shower, during sex, while using the toilet and even at funerals? Try not to give in to the temptation to check texts and send messages back and pay attention to the present situation....
If Charminar is the symbol of Hyderabad, the Qutb Shahi Tombs along with Golconda Fort are an integral part of the city's rich history and culture. A unique royal necropolis, Qutb Shahi Tombs are a must on the itinerary of visitors to the city....
A huge spat between two cricket officials is threatening to adversely impact India-Bangladesh bilateral relations at a time when these are at their best. Bangladesh Planning Minister A.H.M. Mustafa Kamal has resigned as the International Cricket Council (ICC) president to protest against the country's “humiliation†when he was ...
