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Holiday Inn revives the lost art of family picnics
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Mar. 14 (ANI-BusinessWire India): Travelling and exploring the world together is increasingly becoming an important part of family bonding and creating lasting memories between parents and children. Be it a trip to the ancient hidden temples or a visit to rustic
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Tangkhul Naga Community celebrates Seed Sowing Festival in metro cities
Updated : 8 years ago IST
New Delhi [India] Mar 09 (ANI): In order to spread the cultural diversity of northeast and to preserve the ancient traditions, the Tangkhul Naga ethnic group hosted a seed sowing festval 'Luira Phanit' here.
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Bermuda grass, an ancient cure for ailments
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], Feb.18 (ANI): Ailments like piles, skin disease, problems related to the eyes, uterus, leprosy, bleedings and gynaecological problems can be cured through the allopathic route, but did you know that something as natural and simple as Bermuda grass offers equal
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Ancient bull fighting festival begins in Nepal
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Nuwakot [Nepal], Jan 16 (ANI): The atmosphere was filled with festive fervor and dust hovered above the field as the age-old bullfighting festival commenced here.
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Discover Peru to experience fascinating cultures, unique architecture
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 6 (ANI): From the oldest civilization in America, to the largest and most powerful empire of the southern continent, Ancient Peru conserves the architectural and artistic vestiges of fascinating cultures.
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Dalai Lama rues 'too much westernisation' of modern India
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 1 (ANI): The Dalai Lama has rued that India was 'neglecting' the ancient knowledge and heading towards the western culture, while also stressing on the importance of ancient knowledge and science of the country.
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Ancient 3,000 years old castle discovered in Turkey's lake
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
London [UK], December 04 (ANI): It seems like a miracle, as a team of researchers has discovered a lost 3,000-year-old castle Turkey's Lake Van.
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J&K celebrates 'Heritage Week' to preserve, protect its culture
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], November 19 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Education and Tourism Minister Priya Sethi inaugurated 'Heritage Week' on Sunday to generate awareness on preservation of the state's ancient culture and environment.
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Ancient Egyptian scribes used carbon inks that had copper
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 11 (ANI): And you thought the ink used for writing was primarily carbon-based at least until the fourth and fifth centuries AD?
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Sikkim strives for eco-tourism towards ancient silk route
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Gangtok (Sikkim) [India], November 9 (ANI): The natural beauty of Sikkim has attracted a surge of tourists in the last decade, which has encouraged the government to try adding a new tourist destination- Jelep La Pass, the old silk route which passes between East Sikkim and Tibet.
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Mumbai Metro line III: Parsis meet Uddhav Thackeray to save temples
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Oct 27 (ANI): The Parsi community here on Friday met Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray to discuss the probable threat to their ancient religious sites due to the construction of a metro project.
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China's Living History: Amanyangyun opens a new gateway to the past
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 26 (ANI-NewsVoir): A short drive just beyond the city limits of Shanghai stands an ancient camphor forest. At its heart is the Emperor Tree; standing at 17 metres, it is the tallest of its kind in all of China. It has stood for more than 1,000 years - but not here, not
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