Do You Know About The Battle Of Diu?

Why the Battle of Diu is as historic as the Battle of Trafalgar. IMAGE: Francisco de Almeida won an impressive victory against the navies of the sultan of Egypt and the kings of Cambay and Calicut......

Venice sinks under worst floods since 1966

Flooding reached historic levels in Venice leading to rain-soaked tourists being asked to leave the historic St Mark’s Square, as large swathes of Italy experienced heavy winds and flooding,......

5 Venice tourist sites submerged owing to floods

Venice has experienced some of the worst flooding in its history this week, with flood levels of over six feet submerging the city’s most revered and trafficked historical sites. More than 80......

Venice underwater after being hit by 'exceptionally high tide'

Venice, Italy’s famous city of canals, is as much on the front line of climate change as anywhere else, and now that line is under water. Venice has been hit by the second worst floods on......

Onboard the royal Venice Simplon-Orient Express

One of the world's most magnificent trains, the Venice Simplon-Orient Express train recreates the original Orient-Express route from Paris to Istanbul once a year with restored cars and luxury......

Stunning images of London's Little Venice

London is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and......

The World Is Applauding Anuparna Roy

'I asked her whether she stood first. 'Yes Baba' was her reply. Her mother was crying in joy.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Anuparna Roy/Instagram Anuparna Roy, who received the Best Director award......

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

The Toronto International Film Festival has come a long way in the last 50 years -- from the time it was known as the Festival of Festivals to becoming the biggest film event of North America and......

'My Father Bimal Roy's Time Has Come'

'When you are a pioneer and someone who's put on a pedestal, but then the pedestal gets dusty, people don't look at the statue anymore.''They would say, 'Yes, yes, of course I know Bimal Roy. He......

Raveena-Rasha's Venice Diaries

Photograph: Kind courtesy Raveena Tandon/Instagram Raveena Tandon enjoys a beautiful bond with her daughter Rasha Thadani. They are each other's favourite travel companions, visiting exotic......

Overtourism Post-Olympics Chokes French Neighbourhood!

Essential food shops for residents are vanishing in Montmartre, replaced by snack stands and souvenir stalls. IMAGE: Tourists walk through crowded streets of the Place du Tertre in Montmartre,......

Athletics first, swimming last! LA 2028 unveil wild new schedule

In a notable departure from tradition, the LA28 schedule swaps the usual order of athletics and swimming competitions. Track and field events will open the Games in the first week, with swimming......

Cricket venue for 2028 Los Angeles Games unveiled

IMAGE: Cricket made its only appearance in the Olympics at the Paris Games in 1900. Photograph: Carlin Stiehl/Reuters Pomona, a city in South California, will host the cricket competition during......

Saina, Kashyap Holiday In 'City Of Romance'

Photographs: Kind courtesy Saina Nehwal/Instagram Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap are holidaying in the beautiful Italian city of Venice.Indian badminton's star couple enjoyed a gondola ride......

Schweinsteiger, Ivanovic spotted in Venice for their wedding

IMAGE: Ace footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger with tennis star Ana Ivanovic. Photograph: Getty Images. Germany and Manchester United's football star Bastian Schweinsteiger and his......