Paris has been working on cleaning up the Seine so that people can swim in it again, as was the case during the 1900 Paris Olympics. But a sewer problem last summer led to the cancellation of a pre-Olympics swimming event.
The massive arch-shaped 1.315-km long 'engineering marvel', designed to withstand wind speeds of up to 260 km per hour, will rise 359 m above the river bed.
The couple wore their biggest smiles as they sat against the backdrop of the Parisian symbol of love.
'If they put a statue of me in place of the Eiffel Tour, of course I'll stay.'
Cricket and the Olympics made for strange bedfellows when the sport featured in its roster for the first and only time in the 1900 edition of the games in Paris.
Prganisers will be on high alert to ensure the event goes off safely.
Sweet glimpses of model model-moms and their kids.
France will deploy 35,000 security agents and the military to secure the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony, a river parade through the heart of Paris, from security threats including drone strikes.
The design of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic torch was unveiled on Tuesday.
Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor are living it up in Paris, celebrating Arjun's 37th birthday and making lovely memories.
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Swiatek took the prestigious Coupe Suzanne-Lenglen for a joyous spin around the enchanting Paris.
France has said it will deploy some 35,000 security agents and the military to secure the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony
Hansika Motwani announced her engagement to long-time beau and entrepreneur Sohael Kathuriya by sharing a series of photographs of *the proposal* against the Eiffel Tower.
Arjun Kapoor's 37th birthday on June 26 was made of his favourite ingredients: girlfriend Malaika Arora, the city of romance Paris, and some great food.
Hansika Motwani got married to businessman Sohael Kathuriya in a lavish ceremony on December 4.
'Your results or your job or how much money you make doesn't define you as a person. As long as you love yourself, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.'
It's the holiday season and the stars are making the most of it!
'Quaint cosy cafes, walks on beautiful streets and great company in Paris.'
Sharad holidays in London... Boman promotes his film... Krystal goes to Paris...
It takes a different kind of genius to make a show so full of chirpy good cheer that it's hard to dislike, observes Deepa Gahlot.
If these celeb sightings are anything to go by, the 10th edition of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is going to be a visual delight.
'Rather than visiting famous monuments, travellers now prefer "experiential activities" such as biking, trekking/hiking, camping, river rafting, yachting, parasailing and zip lining; safaris and jungle adventures; and wellness holidays to rejuvenate themselves.'
Murray knocked out by Fritz in Washington
Bollywood works hard but travels harder! Here's bringing you beautiful images from their travel diaries.
It's a small world and Bollywood knows that only too well. That's why they're always on the move!
'India joined a select group of countries at the global level after this finding and it will fulfil the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India)'
Sreejesh believes goalkeepers are like vintage wine, which gets better with age
For the first time, since women began running the Olympic marathon in 1984, women will conclude the athletics programme, with their marathon coming a day after the men's event.
With Mumbai's temperature soaring with each passing day, movie celebs have taken a break and headed for beautiful destinations to cool off in style.
The Germans, Swiss and French get ready for Christmas.
Emmanuel Macron on Sunday won a second term in France's presidential runoff with 58.2 per cent of the vote, local media has reported quoting projections. The official results will be out later in the day.
Mrs Bachchan joined other celebs in walking the ramp during the Le Defile L'Oreal show in Paris.
Municipal authorities have envisioned a comprehensive and pro-active plan to combat dengue this year with focussed fumigation at monument sites and markets in Delhi, which will host the G20 summit in September.
Before she enters the Bigg Boss house, Namrata Thakker gives us a closer look at her through her Instagram feed and finds out what is she really like!
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