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From Udaipur To Jodhpur: Explore These Must Visit Places In Rajasthan For A Winter Getaway
4 weeks, 1 day ago

From Udaipur To Jodhpur: Explore These Must Visit Places In Rajasthan For A Winter Getaway

ABP News  

Rajasthan is the best winter destination that combines rich history, beautiful culture, and scenic views. Known for its beautiful lakes, palaces, and wonderful culture, Udaipur is a perfect blend of history and serenity. Jaisalmer Often referred to as the 'Golden City', Jaisalmer is a charming place in Rajasthan known for its beautiful sandstone architecture that gleams in the sun. The …

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Cleveland to bid for WNBA team. City has strong history with women’s hoops, Rockers once in league
1 month ago

Cleveland to bid for WNBA team. City has strong history with women’s hoops, Rockers once in league

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Cleveland wants back in the WNBA game. With interest in women’s pro basketball surging, Rock Entertainment Group, which is also tied into the NBA’s Cavaliers, is trying to bring a WNBA expansion team to Cleveland. “Cleveland’s vibrant ecosystem of world-class assets, passionate and engaged sports fans, coupled with a culture that has allowed professional sports to thrive, make …

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QR Codes on Khairatabad Flyover Murals Teach History to Commuters
1 month ago

QR Codes on Khairatabad Flyover Murals Teach History to Commuters

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: As part of its city beautification works, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation added QR Codes to the paintings and artworks of prominent leaders of the freedom struggles of India and Telangana at Khairatabad Flyover as a pilot project. The QR codes are redirected to the Wikipedia pages of the leaders, providing access to detailed information about their lives and …

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Gold Prices Cross Rs 80,000 For First Time in History: Check 24 Carat Gold Rate in Your City on October 23
Top News
2 months ago

Gold Prices Cross Rs 80,000 For First Time in History: Check 24 Carat Gold Rate in Your City on October 23

News 18  

Gold prices in India reach new highs, crossing the Rs 80,000 mark for the first time ever. The price of 24-carat gold stands at Rs 80,220 per 10 grams, while 22-carat gold is priced at Rs 73,550 per 10 grams. Silver prices also reach new highs, trading at Rs 1,04,000 per kilogram. The rising prices are driven by uncertainty surrounding …

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A city of wonder to wander
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A city of wonder to wander

China Daily  

Nestled between the Yangtze and Jialing rivers, Chongqing is renowned as the "city of bridges". China Daily reporters provide useful tips and information for planning a trip to cities in China. This metropolis of more than 30 million people in Southwest China will never disappoint any visitor from home or abroad with its unique landscape, rich natural resources, long history …

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Wuxi's new museum of city history takes a journalistic turn
4 months ago

Wuxi's new museum of city history takes a journalistic turn

China Daily  

An aerial view of the Wuxi City Construction Museum being built in Jiangsu province, scheduled to open later this year, where Xue Zhongqing will be curator. RONG XINGYI/FOR CHINA DAILY When Xue Zhongqing was informed a month ago that he would become the curator of a new museum in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, he was filled with a burst of motivation. …

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Wall of adventure and splendor
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wall of adventure and splendor

China Daily  

Night tours of the Badaling Great Wall in Yanqing district, Beijing, are a big draw for travelers from home and abroad. Badaling Great Wall is one of the district's popular areas that take people's mind off from the bustling city center. Men and women dressed in ancient-looking warrior costumes pulling stunts on the back of racehorses are visible upon walking …

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History of WWII internment camp bonds Westerners, Chinese friends
5 months, 3 weeks ago

History of WWII internment camp bonds Westerners, Chinese friends

China Daily  

Local students visit the museum. City of peace In recognition of the unique wartime bond between over 2,000 Western expatriates and Weifang, and the city's efforts to promote peace through the transformation of the camp site into a museum, Weifang was designated as the world's 308th International City of Peace in 2021. Liu Yun, the Party chief of Weifang, said …

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Vilnius: The secret European city famous for hot air balloons and history that tourists are yet to discover
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Vilnius: The secret European city famous for hot air balloons and history that tourists are yet to discover

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. Frustration at Lithuania regularly being muddled with neighbouring countries is also expressed during my stay, while I am gifted a …

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Older than Indus Valley Civilization, know about history of Lord Krishna's Dwarka
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Older than Indus Valley Civilization, know about history of Lord Krishna's Dwarka

Op India  

Four dhams and seven cities are regarded as exceedingly holy and sacred in Sanatan Dharma. May everyone be blessed by Lord Krishna.” Lord Krishna built the great Dwarka, the most advanced and modern city of ancient India Dwarka is regarded as a sacred and historic landmark. Dwarka, a prosperous city of ancient India Dwaraka’s material prosperity had reached its pinnacles …

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Taste delicious food in Jinan
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Taste delicious food in Jinan

China Daily  

As a landmark of the Spring City of Jinan, Kuanhouli, located in Lixia district, can be said to be one of the most popular check-in spots in the city! Originally named Kuanhousuo Street, Kuanhouli is located next to the Jiefang Pavilion and Black Tiger Spring in the core area of Quancheng Road. Today, Kuanhouli has transformed into an emerging commercial …

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'Wrong side of history': NYC Mayor Adams vetoes solitary confinement ban
11 months ago

'Wrong side of history': NYC Mayor Adams vetoes solitary confinement ban

Raw Story  

New York City Mayor Eric Adams vetoed a New York City Council bill on Friday that would have banned the practice of solitary confinement in city jails. "Solitary confinement is inhumane, and its presence in our city is indefensible," Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who The bill, 549A, would have required that everyone in jail in New York City be allowed …

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A brief history of the term ‘Urbicide’
1 year ago

A brief history of the term ‘Urbicide’

The Hindu  

Recent reports warned of a new military tactic: that Israel may flood the intricate network of tunnels in Gaza with seawater, in a purported attempt to draw Hamas operatives out of their hideouts. Violence, Mr. Salmon wrote, pulverizes and paralyses cities, “transforming all the points within the area into a minefield, every individual into a living target or a human …

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Benedict Arnold burned a Connecticut city. Centuries later, residents get payback in a fiery festival
1 year, 3 months ago

Benedict Arnold burned a Connecticut city. Centuries later, residents get payback in a fiery festival

Associated Press  

NEW LONDON, Conn. — A month before the British surrender at Yorktown ended major fighting during the American Revolution, the traitor Benedict Arnold led a force of Redcoats on a last raid in his home state of Connecticut, burning most of the small coastal city of New London to the ground. A crowd of several hundred revelers, some in period …

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Yantai launches city promotion in Serbian sister city Zrenjanin
1 year, 3 months ago

Yantai launches city promotion in Serbian sister city Zrenjanin

China Daily  

The city of Yantai in Shandong province launched a promotional event in its Serbian sister city Zrenjanin on Sept 4. The event, Wang Yanliang, director of the Belgrade China Cultural Center, said that although China and Serbia are far apart, the two countries have carried out close exchange and cooperation in culture, tourism and other fields. On behalf of his …

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Big-spending pretenders aim to gatecrash Pep's history bid
1 year, 4 months ago

Big-spending pretenders aim to gatecrash Pep's history bid

China Daily  

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom — Manchester City begins the defense of its English Premier League title away to newly promoted Burnley on Friday as Pep Guardiola's side looks to hold off an ambitious group of challengers to its crown. Arsenal and Manchester United have spent big to try and end their long wait for a league title, while Liverpool and Chelsea …

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Man City must disregard history in Champions League final, says Guardiola
1 year, 6 months ago

Man City must disregard history in Champions League final, says Guardiola

The Hindu  

Neither Manchester City’s past failures in Europe nor its domestic success will have any bearing on Saturday’s Champions League final, manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday as he urged his players to focus on their performances. Guardiola has won five Premier League titles, two FA Cups and four League Cups at City but European success has eluded the manager who …

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Celtics leave history untouched with Game 7 disaster: ‘We failed. We let the whole city down.’
1 year, 6 months ago

Celtics leave history untouched with Game 7 disaster: ‘We failed. We let the whole city down.’

New York Times  

BOSTON — This could have been one of the best nights of this century for the Celtics organization. They probably felt like a team of destiny after White’s stunning putback forced a Game 7, but the Heat took that steel chair to the forehead and kept on moving forward. We had opportunities, we just couldn’t get it going.” The Celtics …

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Mughal admirers cry foul over renaming of Aurangabad to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
1 year, 9 months ago

Mughal admirers cry foul over renaming of Aurangabad to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

Op India  

On Friday, Maharashtra’s Ministry of Home Affairs approved the decision to rename ‘Aurangabad’ city, named after Mughal tyrant Aurangzeb. A miffed Shaikh Sadeque, the President of the Tipu Sultan Party, wrote, “If you hate the Mughals so much, then, break everything that they have created” अगर आप मुगलों से इतनी ही नफरत करते हों तो मुगलों ने बनाए हुए सभी …

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Dog owners tout Xolos’ loyalty and sacred underworld history
1 year, 10 months ago

Dog owners tout Xolos’ loyalty and sacred underworld history

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Mezcal is not your ordinary pet. Dozens gathered on a recent day at Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso in Mexico City for a meet-and-greet with Mezcal and three more “Xolos”, as these slender dogs are locally known. “We are privileged because we have among us some precious jewels of history that are living cultural heritage,” said Itzayani, …

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Experiencing the history and culture of Ooty
1 year, 11 months ago

Experiencing the history and culture of Ooty

Hindustan Times  

Ooty, a small hill station located in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu, India, is a popular tourist destination known for its picturesque views and rich cultural heritage. Experiencing the history and culture of Ooty The city of Ooty is a popular getaway for tourists, particularly those looking to experience the culture and history of the region. With its stunning …

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FIFA World Cup: Spotlight on Ronaldo as Portuguese Golden Generation Looks to Create History
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: Spotlight on Ronaldo as Portuguese Golden Generation Looks to Create History

News 18  

Cristiano Ronaldo is all set to play his fifth FIFA World Cup as Portugal will be desperate to win the global event for the first time in history. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot Expectedly, Ronaldo and Manchester United went on …

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Leafing through the city
2 years, 5 months ago

Leafing through the city

China Daily  

A visitor checks out sketches highlighting the generic features of old Hong Kong architecture. CALVIN NG/CHINA DAILY There is much to find out about the city's history and eclectic culture at the ongoing 32nd Hong Kong Book Fair, and then some more, writes Gennady Oreshkin. The ongoing 32nd Hong Kong Book Fair could make for a happy hunting ground for …

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Mumbai, a city of missed opportunities?: Interview with Robert Stephens on his new book, Bombay Imagined
2 years, 5 months ago

Mumbai, a city of missed opportunities?: Interview with Robert Stephens on his new book, Bombay Imagined

The Hindu  

Perhaps Bombay/Mumbai is the only city that is so obviously the product of circumstance rather than deliberation. Architect and civic historian Robert Stephens’ compilation of the unrealised projects that could have shaped Mumbai, Bombay Imagined: An Illustrated History of the Unbuilt City, is the latest addition to the literature on the city’s development, and perhaps one of the most significant. …

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