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German Ambassador Jasper Wieck revisits his India journey through Old Delhi, Agra and beyond from 35 years ago, “For me, coming to India is like coming home…” timesofindia.indiatimes.com

German Ambassador Jasper Wieck revisits his India journey through Old Delhi, Agra and beyond from 35 years ago, “For me, coming to India is like coming home…”

For newly appointed German Ambassador, Dr Jasper Wieck, India is more than just a new posting. He is emotionally attached to the country and calls him.

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This 16th-century Renaissance palace in Spain was just converted into a five-star hotel | Euronews euronews.com

This 16th-century Renaissance palace in Spain was just converted into a five-star hotel | Euronews

A 16th-century Spanish Renaissance palace has been transformed into a luxury stay, blending historic grandeur, thermal wellness experiences and even a menu for four-legged guests.

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets timesofindia.indiatimes.com

In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets

A video is going viral on social media showing a drowned village re-appering after a drought in Indonesia. For years, the remains of Somang lay hidden beneath the waters of the Karian Reservoir in Banten province.

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River

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U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers timesofindia.indiatimes.com

U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers

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Temples to Minoan palaces: Greece is opening 126 ancient sites for free under the August full moon | Euronews euronews.com

Temples to Minoan palaces: Greece is opening 126 ancient sites for free under the August full moon | Euronews

Sites will be open until around midnight, and several will have live concerts, choirs or guided tours built into the programme.

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets timesofindia.indiatimes.com

In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets

A video is going viral on social media showing a drowned village re-appering after a drought in Indonesia. For years, the remains of Somang lay hidden beneath the waters of the Karian Reservoir in Banten province.

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River

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U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers timesofindia.indiatimes.com

U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers

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This tribal village in Nashik has become India’s first 'Dark Sky Community', where the milky way is the star tourist attraction timesofindia.indiatimes.com

This tribal village in Nashik has become India’s first 'Dark Sky Community', where the milky way is the star tourist attraction

Set in a tribal corner of Maharashtra’s Nashik district, a village has quietly prepared itself to become India’s one of the most precious natural wond.

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
Northern Lights travel bucket list: Unique trips and experiences to book in 2026-2027 | Euronews euronews.com

Northern Lights travel bucket list: Unique trips and experiences to book in 2026-2027 | Euronews

Witnessing the Aurora Borealis is top of the bucket list for many travellers. In this guide, we pick out some of the best Northern Lights trips and experiences to book in 2026 and 2027.

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In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets timesofindia.indiatimes.com

In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets

A video is going viral on social media showing a drowned village re-appering after a drought in Indonesia. For years, the remains of Somang lay hidden beneath the waters of the Karian Reservoir in Banten province.

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hook NewsFeed (@hooknewsfeed)

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U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers timesofindia.indiatimes.com

U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers

View this post on Instagram A post shared by News Trial (@news_trial)

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets timesofindia.indiatimes.com

In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets

A video is going viral on social media showing a drowned village re-appering after a drought in Indonesia. For years, the remains of Somang lay hidden beneath the waters of the Karian Reservoir in Banten province.

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hook NewsFeed (@hooknewsfeed)

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers timesofindia.indiatimes.com

U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers

View this post on Instagram A post shared by News Trial (@news_trial)

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets timesofindia.indiatimes.com

In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets

A video is going viral on social media showing a drowned village re-appering after a drought in Indonesia. For years, the remains of Somang lay hidden beneath the waters of the Karian Reservoir in Banten province.

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hook NewsFeed (@hooknewsfeed)

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers timesofindia.indiatimes.com

U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers

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Black Forest coolcation: tourism in Germany surges in 2026 | Euronews euronews.com

Black Forest coolcation: tourism in Germany surges in 2026 | Euronews

In Spain and Italy, the Black Forest is an extremely popular holiday destination. But Germany has set a different record with other visitors.

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In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets timesofindia.indiatimes.com

In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets

A video is going viral on social media showing a drowned village re-appering after a drought in Indonesia. For years, the remains of Somang lay hidden beneath the waters of the Karian Reservoir in Banten province.

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hook NewsFeed (@hooknewsfeed)

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers timesofindia.indiatimes.com

U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers

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Vande Bharat Sleeper is ‘too beautiful’ to feel like a train: “Train wali vibe nahi aa rahi thi”, a traveller's honest review after her first ride timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Vande Bharat Sleeper is ‘too beautiful’ to feel like a train: “Train wali vibe nahi aa rahi thi”, a traveller's honest review after her first ride

India’s new overnight Vande Bharat Express is impressing travellers not just for its speed, but also for its modern interiors, upgraded amenities and .

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets timesofindia.indiatimes.com

In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets

A video is going viral on social media showing a drowned village re-appering after a drought in Indonesia. For years, the remains of Somang lay hidden beneath the waters of the Karian Reservoir in Banten province.

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hook NewsFeed (@hooknewsfeed)

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers timesofindia.indiatimes.com

U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers

View this post on Instagram A post shared by News Trial (@news_trial)

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets timesofindia.indiatimes.com

In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets

A video is going viral on social media showing a drowned village re-appering after a drought in Indonesia. For years, the remains of Somang lay hidden beneath the waters of the Karian Reservoir in Banten province.

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hook NewsFeed (@hooknewsfeed)

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers timesofindia.indiatimes.com

U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers

View this post on Instagram A post shared by News Trial (@news_trial)

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets timesofindia.indiatimes.com

In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets

A video is going viral on social media showing a drowned village re-appering after a drought in Indonesia. For years, the remains of Somang lay hidden beneath the waters of the Karian Reservoir in Banten province.

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hook NewsFeed (@hooknewsfeed)

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers timesofindia.indiatimes.com

U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers

View this post on Instagram A post shared by News Trial (@news_trial)

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets timesofindia.indiatimes.com

In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets

A video is going viral on social media showing a drowned village re-appering after a drought in Indonesia. For years, the remains of Somang lay hidden beneath the waters of the Karian Reservoir in Banten province.

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hook NewsFeed (@hooknewsfeed)

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers timesofindia.indiatimes.com

U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers

View this post on Instagram A post shared by News Trial (@news_trial)

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets timesofindia.indiatimes.com

In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets

A video is going viral on social media showing a drowned village re-appering after a drought in Indonesia. For years, the remains of Somang lay hidden beneath the waters of the Karian Reservoir in Banten province.

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hook NewsFeed (@hooknewsfeed)

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers timesofindia.indiatimes.com

U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers

View this post on Instagram A post shared by News Trial (@news_trial)

Aug 14, 2026 Read more →
In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets timesofindia.indiatimes.com

In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets

A video is going viral on social media showing a drowned village re-appering after a drought in Indonesia. For years, the remains of Somang lay hidden beneath the waters of the Karian Reservoir in Banten province.

Aug 13, 2026 Read more →
Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hook NewsFeed (@hooknewsfeed)

Aug 13, 2026 Read more →
U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers timesofindia.indiatimes.com

U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers

View this post on Instagram A post shared by News Trial (@news_trial)

Aug 13, 2026 Read more →
In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets timesofindia.indiatimes.com

In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets

A video is going viral on social media showing a drowned village re-appering after a drought in Indonesia. For years, the remains of Somang lay hidden beneath the waters of the Karian Reservoir in Banten province.

Aug 13, 2026 Read more →
Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hook NewsFeed (@hooknewsfeed)

Aug 13, 2026 Read more →
U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers timesofindia.indiatimes.com

U.S. influencer faced tough action in Australia after picking up a baby wombat from its distressed mother for a viral 'reel'; an important lesson for wildlife-loving travellers

View this post on Instagram A post shared by News Trial (@news_trial)

Aug 13, 2026 Read more →
In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets timesofindia.indiatimes.com

In 2015, Indonesia began building a massive reservoir that swallowed an entire village; 11 years later, lost village re-emerges revealing homes, mosque and forgotten streets

A video is going viral on social media showing a drowned village re-appering after a drought in Indonesia. For years, the remains of Somang lay hidden beneath the waters of the Karian Reservoir in Banten province.

Aug 13, 2026 Read more →
Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Meet Mieko Catlett: Japanese woman who travelled to Uttarakhand years after her husband’s death to fulfil his last wish of immersing his ashes in the sacred Saryu River

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