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3 days, 13 hours ago

First ‘Dome City’ with 360° view in Mahakumbh

According to Company Director Amit Johri, the UP government has set new benchmarks in tourism. As part of its efforts to take the tourism sector to the next level, Dome City is being constructed on three and a quarter hectares of land. The Dome City is being built at a cost of Rs 51 crore, said Johri. A total of …

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1 month ago

Holidaymakers scammed as ‘stargazing domes’ turn out to just be muddy field

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He told the BBC News: “Young families with kids, they have no idea until they get here that they’ve lost …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Budget travel guide: How to visit Istanbul in less than ₹1.25 lakh

Hindustan Times

In 2023, Istanbul was the world’s No. Known for its fabulous Byzantine monuments and architecture, vibrant food scene, and the o’l world hammams and Grand Bazaar, Istanbul can be explored in less than ₹1.25 lakhs. Whirling Dervishes Show: Whirling dervish ceremonies were started in the 13th century as a form of meditation by Jalaluddin Rumi, the famous Sufi Muslim mystic …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Beirut's Hospitality Industry Rejuvenated by Arab Tourists

Times of India

Beirut's iconic nightlife and tourist trade are facing a devastating blow with the destruction of its famed pleasure domes. The city's vibrant atmosphere, once a magnet for tourists from across the globe, has been devastated by the recent bombing. The once-bustling streets and vibrant nightlife have been reduced to a desolate scene, with the iconic pleasure domes reduced to rubble. …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Beirut's Hospitality Industry Suffers a Heartbreaking Blow

Times of India

Beirut's iconic nightlife and tourist trade are facing a devastating blow with the recent bombing of the city. The once vibrant city, known for its oriental exotica and French chic, has been reduced to a war-torn landscape. The evenings, mornings, and afternoons have been replaced by chaos as real bombshells replace the city's famed pleasure domes. The bustling tourist trade …

Entertainment Business Law Crime Beirut

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Beirut's Tourist Boom: A City's Bombs Offer a Tourist's Delight

Times of India

Beirut's iconic nightlife and tourist attractions have been hit hard by the recent bombings. The city's vibrant blend of oriental and French culture has been replaced by a sense of chaos and uncertainty. The city's tourism industry has been devastated, with businesses struggling to survive. However, the city's resilience and entrepreneurial spirit shines through, as locals work to rebuild their …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Water leaked as adhesive material got displaced: LS

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Amid criticisms over water leakage in the new Parliament building, Lok Sabha Secretariat on Thursday clarified that a minor water leak happened due to displacement of an adhesive material used to fix the glass domes over the lobby and corrective measures were taken immediately. Several Opposition members have shared videos of the leaking roof of the new Parliament …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: Railways has strength to face every challenge, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

India TV News

Lok Sabha Secretariat, reacting to water leakages in the Parliament building, said, "There are media reports that heavy rains in Delhi on Wednesday caused water leakage into the Lobby of the newly inaugurated Parliament Building, raising concerns about the weather resilience of the structure. It has also been reported that waterlogging was noticed around the premises, particularly near the New …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Concrete Architecture’ pictures magical forms made from the humblest of materials

LA Times

In the new Phaidon book “Concrete Architecture,” Los Angeles writers Sam Lubell and Greg Goldin examine a construction material that’s often derided as the building block of urban eyesores, but, they argue, also can be the foundation for uncommonly expressive design. “Concrete has seduced architects and engineers,” they write, “to prove it can produce works complex and simple, graceful and …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Record-breaking heatwave threatens 130 million people in US

Al Jazeera

Temperatures could spike beyond 100F in parts of the Pacific Northwest, the mid-Atlantic and the Northeast. More than 130 million people in the United States are under threat from a long-running heatwave that has already broken records with dangerously high temperatures, forecasters said, adding that scorching heat will be felt from the East Coast to the West Coast. The heat …

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6 months ago

Exploring India’s design past

The Hindu

From the intricate woodwork of Rajasthan to the terracotta artistry of Bengal, Indian architectural elements are deeply influenced by regional crafts and historical dynasties, creating spaces that are both beautiful and culturally meaningful. India’s design landscape is a vibrant tapestry that reflects its rich cultural heritage and historical evolution. A contemporary living room can feature minimalist furniture complemented by traditional …

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6 months ago

What’s a heat dome? Here’s why so much of the US is broiling this week

Associated Press

FENTON, Mich. — With much of the Midwest and the Northeast broiling — or about to broil — in extreme summer heat this week, meteorologists are talking about heat waves and heat domes. The boundaries of this week’s heat dome are not well-defined, Kunkel said, but the National Weather Service has said that the most extreme heat is expected in …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Heatwave takes a toll but no data on deaths

Hindustan Times

In April, east and southeast peninsular India saw an intense spell of humid heat, and Odisha and West Bengal, one between April 15 and 30, which expanded over days to Bihar, Jharkhand and south peninsular India. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In May, Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal and parts of peninsular India saw an intense spell of heat, Rajasthan, between May …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Health Ministry issues guidelines for confirming heatstroke and heat-related deaths

The Hindu

The Union Health Ministry has issued standardised guidelines for confirming heatstroke and heat-related deaths in the country. Prepared by the National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health and National Centre for Disease Control, the set of guidelines is aimed at helping hospitals become aware of the criteria to label a death as heat-related/ heat stroke and bring in evidence-based …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: PM Rishi Sunak joins England cricket team for net session, faces balling challenge by James Anderson

Live Mint

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak surprised netizens as he joined the England cricket team for a net session, showcasing his passion for the sport. The video, circulated on X, captured Sunak engaging in conversation with the renowned England pacer James Anderson while also displaying his love for cricket. Sharing the video on X, Sunak humorously asked the England cricket team, …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

WATCH: Rishi Sunak takes guard against England pacer Jimmy Anderson, displays his batting skills

India TV News

London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is an avid cricket lover, took his admiration for the sport to a new level on Friday by joining the England team in a friendly net session to display his batting skills. The 43-year-0ld PM was noticeably thrilled to face off against legendary English pacer James 'Jimmy' Anderson, who recently took 700 seats …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

March, a busy month for places of religious worship in Chennai

The Hindu

March was a busy month for places of religious worship in the city. The Tamil star of Uthiram in the month of Panguni, falling on the full moon day, is also special for the Murugan temple at Vadapalani, which is officially known as the Arulmigu Vadapalani Andavar Temple. The St. Mary’s Church of South India, consecrated in 1680, the oldest …

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10 months ago

Ancient Roman Architecture: The Mastery of Arches, Domes, and Concrete

The Hindu

Have you tried building a house using Lego blocks? Concrete can be moulded in any shape and used to create curved roofs like domes. The dome blurred the lines between the roof and the wall, and could create huge rooms without any intermediate supports. One such is the Pantheon, a Roman temple with a soaring concrete dome that would put …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Fresh plea seeks ASI survey of entire Gyanvapi premises

New Indian Express

LUCKNOW: Advocate Vijay Shankar Rastogi, the next friend of Swayambhu Adi Vishweshwara, has moved a fresh plea before the fast track court seeking an ASI survey of the entire Gyanvapi mosque area, including ablution water tank and closed cellars under three domes in compliance with the Allahabad High Court order. The fast track court of civil judge Prashant Kumar Singh …

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11 months ago

A Hindu temple built atop a razed mosque in India is helping Modi boost his political standing

Associated Press

NEW DELHI — Three decades after Hindu mobs tore down a historical mosque, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the consecration of a grand Hindu temple at the same site on Monday in a political move to boost his party ahead of a crucial national vote. Experts say the temple, dedicated to Hinduism’s most revered deity Lord Ram, will …

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11 months ago

Rainy Mount Gambier weather not putting off younger tourists wanting to be close to nature

ABC

The South Australian city of Mount Gambier is known for its cold and wet weather, but those involved in the local tourism industry say that is not holding back younger visitors from coming to the city as much as it did for baby boomers. City of Mount Gambier strategic development and visitor economy coordinator Amanda Stevens said millennials and members …

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1 year ago

Cop28 ‘pollution pods’ allow visitors to experience cities’ dirty air

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Last month,The Independent reported how months of relentless air pollution in the Indian capital was leaving bon-smokers in their …

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1 year, 1 month ago

NATO to buy more ‘eyes in the sky’ planes to monitor Putin’s war on Ukraine

The Independent

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54 years, 11 months ago

The End of Burning Man Is Also Its Future

Wired

A hurricane hitting the desert was not on anyone’s Burner bingo card for 2023. Burning Man, the annual 80,000-person bacchanal, happens about three hours outside of Reno, Nevada, in the Black Rock Desert every Labor Day. The resulting epic mud pit, filled with all manner of litter and trash, might strain the resources of the Burning Man Organization—the gathering’s governing …

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First ‘Dome City’ with 360° view in Mahakumbh

Holidaymakers scammed as ‘stargazing domes’ turn out to just be muddy field

Budget travel guide: How to visit Istanbul in less than ₹1.25 lakh

Beirut's Hospitality Industry Rejuvenated by Arab Tourists

Beirut's Hospitality Industry Suffers a Heartbreaking Blow

Beirut's Tourist Boom: A City's Bombs Offer a Tourist's Delight

Water leaked as adhesive material got displaced: LS

Parliament Monsoon Session Highlights: Railways has strength to face every challenge, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

‘Concrete Architecture’ pictures magical forms made from the humblest of materials

Record-breaking heatwave threatens 130 million people in US

Exploring India’s design past

What’s a heat dome? Here’s why so much of the US is broiling this week

Heatwave takes a toll but no data on deaths

Health Ministry issues guidelines for confirming heatstroke and heat-related deaths

Watch: PM Rishi Sunak joins England cricket team for net session, faces balling challenge by James Anderson

WATCH: Rishi Sunak takes guard against England pacer Jimmy Anderson, displays his batting skills

March, a busy month for places of religious worship in Chennai

Ancient Roman Architecture: The Mastery of Arches, Domes, and Concrete

Fresh plea seeks ASI survey of entire Gyanvapi premises

A Hindu temple built atop a razed mosque in India is helping Modi boost his political standing

Rainy Mount Gambier weather not putting off younger tourists wanting to be close to nature

Cop28 ‘pollution pods’ allow visitors to experience cities’ dirty air

NATO to buy more ‘eyes in the sky’ planes to monitor Putin’s war on Ukraine

The End of Burning Man Is Also Its Future