ANCIENT SEAFARERS
Israel: 3,300-year-old ship and its cargo discovered off the northern coast
A company drilling for natural gas off the coast of northern Israel discovered a 3,300-year-old ship and its cargo, one of the oldest known examples of a ship sailing far from land, the Israel Antiquities Authority said Thursday. The discovery of the late Bronze Age ship so ...
Greek PM’s visit this week outlines India’s Mediterranean outreach
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is set to visit New Delhi this week, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between Greece and India. Mitsotakis will be the chief guest at the prestigious Raisina Dialogue from February 21 to 23 and will hold a summit meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Travel Diaries: 36 Hours on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Despite the stereotypes, the Vineyard's many cultures - African American, Brazilian, Jamaican and islanders that go back dozens of generations or far more, including Native Americans - have come to redefine this longtime summer destination as a place of community and joy.
Efforts on to revive ancient stitched ship technology: Sanjeev Sanyal
Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council of the Prime Minister, said efforts were on to revive the ancient 'stitched ship technology' practised by Indians to build ships centuries ago. He was speaking at the national Dhara event - 'Samudramanthan' to focus on Odisha's glorious seafaring history and create the vision document on maritime traditions - 2047 which kicked off here on Tuesday.
View: This R-Day, let’s focus on India’s cultural greatness rather than military muscle
There was indeed a Golden Age when India’s soft power created its greatest empire ever, without spilling any blood. Alas, historians of all stripes have led us to view only military triumph as greatness.
Balkan magic: Travelling through the towns of Budva & Kotor is like stepping into a bygone era
Kotor, is a small Balkan nation nestled between Croatia, Serbia and Albania.
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The Indian seafarer who lived a 'Life of Pi' like adventure
The Golden Globe Race of 2018 was a celebration and tribute to the original race of 1968.
Maritime security challenges have increased responsibility of Navies: Pranab Mukherjee
The President onboard 'INS Sumitra' had yesterday sailed through a display of 70 ships off Visakhapatnam at International Fleet Review (IFR).
'Inconceivable' that India, Africa don't have permanent UNSC seats: EAM Sushma Swaraj
"India, Africa and other developing countries will have to work hand-in-hand to ensure that our development agenda is not affected," Swaraj said.
Take the road less travelled: Plan a trip to Poland, Tunisia or Antarctica
Ditch the highways, noise of city life to explore remote getaways.
How Croatia’s Konavle Valley is betting on its wines, especially the Dubrovacka Malvasija
The Konavle Valley is a day trip from Dubrovnik, and offers biking and hiking trails as well as vineyard tours and horse riding.
Tata Nano fiasco: Why farmers in Singur are still hoping for big business to come in
The Modi govt that swept into power on the promise of deepening & spreading development attempted to rewire the original law to be more industry friendly.
Lincoln Paine's 'The Sea & Civilization' traces mankind’s fascinating voyages across the ocean
Coastal issues only seem to make the news when terrorists arrive by boat—their ease of access proof of our lax awareness of our maritime borders.
Bruges town in Belgium is as charming as its history
There was Baroque, Gothic, Renaissance, Romanesque and Classic, standing next to each other. Despite the contrasting styles, it formed a lovely amalgamation.
Special exhibition for African first ladies: Government
Ahead of the official opening of the summit on Monday, Swaraj and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also inaugurated an India-Africa Friendship Rose Garden.
Africa a frontier of new opportunities: Sushma Swaraj
Sushma Swaraj said India was committed to Africa's economic growth and its integration with global economy.
Chinese explorers discovered America before Columbus?
John Ruskamp, a research doctorate in Education Illinois, claims to have spotted petroglyphs or carvings high above a walking path in Albuquerque's Petroglyph National Monument.
China’s policies vis-à-vis South China Sea are based on selective history: Philip Bowring
China’s assumption that the histories of the non-Han peoples whose lands border two-thirds of the waters known in English as the South China Sea are irrelevant.
Cheti chand
Sindhi Chet-i-Chand honours the birth of Ashtadevata Uderolal, popularly known as Jhulelal, the patron saint of the Sindhis.
Mother city
The Harappan city of Dholavira seems more mysterious than ever in full moonlight.
York: Medieval abbeys, market towns and looming castles
With medieval abbeys, market towns and looming castles set off by modern day shopping and world class restaurants, York and northern Britain gave Rupali Dean plenty of food for body and soul!
Salaam Norway!
Oslo was bustling with the usual morning madness and the sun too lazy to step out of the heavens; it was then I heard the salaam.
Look beyond the beaches and shacks in Goa
Venture beyond the beaches and shacks to see the many places in Goa that are far removed from today’s travails and controversies.
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