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History and Mystery in Egypt

History and Mystery in Egypt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Time travel in the land of the pharaohs.

Modi And The Sphinx

Modi And The Sphinx

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

During his hectic visit to Egypt, Narendra D Modi found time to visit the Great Pyramid of Giza on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

Why Is The Camel Wearing A Hat?

Why Is The Camel Wearing A Hat?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Scenes from around the world as heatwaves engulf different parts of the globe.

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

El-Sisi welcomed Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to Egypt, at the Presidential Palace where the two leaders were closeted for one-on-one meeting after which the two sides signed a memorandum of understandng.

How The Ali Fazal-Richa Chadha Love Story Began

How The Ali Fazal-Richa Chadha Love Story Began

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Before Ali and Richa walk down the aisle, Namrata Thakker looks at how they fell in love.

Sara's travelling... this time, with someone special!

Sara's travelling... this time, with someone special!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

It's a small world and Bollywood knows that only too well. That's why they're always on the move!

What's Shriya doing with the Sphinx?

What's Shriya doing with the Sphinx?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Get ready to explore the land of the mummies!

Why is he on a potty outside British PM's home?

Why is he on a potty outside British PM's home?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Images from around the world to intrigue you this weekend.

Challenge you to solve this JIGSAW puzzle?

Challenge you to solve this JIGSAW puzzle?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Don't forget to let us know how you fared.

Why Indians love visiting the Great Wall of China

Why Indians love visiting the Great Wall of China

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

It's been a huge draw for Indian tourists this year.

French artist unveils new optical illusion installation in Italy

French artist unveils new optical illusion installation in Italy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

"La Ferita," or "The Wound," scales the Palazzo's Renaissance faade and simulates a giant gaping hole in the front of the building. Inside the architectural tear is an imagined vision of the Palazzo's interior, made real by a black and white photographic collage.

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

India is ready, after battling the pandemic for two years, to travel once again.

Delhi is home to 'Seven Wonders of The World'

Delhi is home to 'Seven Wonders of The World'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

With the help of South Delhi Municipal Corporation, the seven wonders of the world -- Taj Mahal, Great Pyramid of Giza, Eiffel Tower, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Christ the Redeemer statue, the Colosseum and Statute of Liberty -- have moved to the nation's capital. Welcome to the Seven Wonders Park at Rajiv Gandhi Smriti Van located near the Sarai Kale Khan bus terminus. Take a look.

Is this the perfect time to travel?

Is this the perfect time to travel?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Get the whole place to yourself :)

Travel in the times of COVID-19

Travel in the times of COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Who can keep human beings away from travel?

PHOTOS: World stretches and twists for Yoga day

PHOTOS: World stretches and twists for Yoga day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Here are some of the glimpses of the celebrations.

Egypt: What next after the revolution?

Egypt: What next after the revolution?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Egypt is relieved that Hosni Mubarak has gone and as the military takes up the mammoth task of heralding democracy, for the first time ever Egypt is normal, writes Ajit Sahi.

'Slaves didn't build Egypt's pyramids'

'Slaves didn't build Egypt's pyramids'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Egyptian archaeologists claim to have discovered a new set of tombs which proves that the men who built the great pyramids, more than 4,000 years ago, were not slaves -- but paid labourers.

In the land of the Pharoah and Sphinx

In the land of the Pharoah and Sphinx

Rediff.com28 May 2009

GA reader Arpita Mitra shares her Egyptian travels.

Pyramids were built with concrete: Study

Pyramids were built with concrete: Study

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

The ancient Egyptians built their great Pyramids by pouring concrete into blocks high on the site rather than hauling up giant stones, according to a new Franco-American study.

At 21, she's the youngest to travel to 196 countries

At 21, she's the youngest to travel to 196 countries

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

America's Lexie Alford has travelled to almost every country on earth.

Sports Shorts: ATK pump in five past Hyderabad in ISL

Sports Shorts: ATK pump in five past Hyderabad in ISL

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

Suicide bomber targets ancient Egyptian temple; 2 killed

Suicide bomber targets ancient Egyptian temple; 2 killed

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The bomber was killed outside the popular Karnak temple which is the second largest ancient religious site in the world.

Shah Jahan built the Taj in gratitude

Shah Jahan built the Taj in gratitude

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

'After it was finished, Shah Jahan visited the Taj only twice.' 'There is a letter from Aurangzeb to him after a visit, reporting that the dome was leaking and needed to be fixed.' 'Shah Jahan wasn't bothered: He had moved on to designing his next project, Shahjahanabad,' reveals Aakar Patel.

Heavenward bound: ISKCON to construct 700-ft high temple at Vrindavan

Heavenward bound: ISKCON to construct 700-ft high temple at Vrindavan

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

In Vrindavan, work is on to build the world's tallest religious structure, a new temple for Krishna by ISKCON-Bangalore