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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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Destination Buzz: Planning a Switzerland train holiday in 2026? Here’s what to know about the Grand Train Tour | Travel hindustantimes.com

Destination Buzz: Planning a Switzerland train holiday in 2026? Here’s what to know about the Grand Train Tour | Travel

Switzerland’s Grand Train Tour celebrates 10 years in 2026, connecting scenic rail routes, Alpine landscapes, cities, lakes and vineyards across the country.   | Travel

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Assam proposes to reduce Kaziranga National Park’s Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) from 10 km to 1 km; what does this mean for its elephants, rhinos and other wildlife timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Assam proposes to reduce Kaziranga National Park’s Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) from 10 km to 1 km; what does this mean for its elephants, rhinos and other wildlife

A few days ago, the Assam government proposed to reduce Kaziranga National Park’s Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) from 10 km to just 1 km in the name of urba.

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Before it became the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest was part of an ancient sea: Geological studies reveal how a 470-million-year-old seafloor rose to form the roof of the world timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Before it became the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest was part of an ancient sea: Geological studies reveal how a 470-million-year-old seafloor rose to form the roof of the world

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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.

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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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Four-wheel vs two-wheel suitcases: Which is easier to travel with? | Travel hindustantimes.com

Four-wheel vs two-wheel suitcases: Which is easier to travel with? | Travel

A practical comparison of four-wheel and two-wheel suitcases, based on real travel experience, terrain, comfort, durability and packing needs. | Travel

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Grand Voyager | Exploring Switzerland and its wonders | Euronews euronews.com

Grand Voyager | Exploring Switzerland and its wonders | Euronews

Switzerland is a country of stunning landscapes and historic cities. In this episode, Lilly Douse explores one of Europe's most picturesque destinations.

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Before it became the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest was part of an ancient sea: Geological studies reveal how a 470-million-year-old seafloor rose to form the roof of the world timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Before it became the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest was part of an ancient sea: Geological studies reveal how a 470-million-year-old seafloor rose to form the roof of the world

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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 12, 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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Premier Inn Expands in UAE And Saudi Arabia Amid Gulf Slump skift.com

Premier Inn Expands in UAE And Saudi Arabia Amid Gulf Slump

Premier Inn’s Middle East business is still recovering from the U.S.-Iran war-driven collapse, but isn’t pausing its regional growth targets.

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Before it became the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest was part of an ancient sea: Geological studies reveal how a 470-million-year-old seafloor rose to form the roof of the world timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Before it became the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest was part of an ancient sea: Geological studies reveal how a 470-million-year-old seafloor rose to form the roof of the world

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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 12, 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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China’s C919 makes first international flight as it takes aim at Boeing and Airbus | Euronews euronews.com

China’s C919 makes first international flight as it takes aim at Boeing and Airbus | Euronews

China’s homegrown C919 passenger jet has finally ventured beyond the country’s borders, making its first scheduled international flight from Beijing to Mongolia.

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Queenstown, Tromsø, and Bariloche: These are the best cities for a coolcation this summer | Euronews euronews.com

Queenstown, Tromsø, and Bariloche: These are the best cities for a coolcation this summer | Euronews

This new index looks at climate relief, accessibility, value and visitor experience to highlight the best overall coolcation destinations.

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Before it became the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest was part of an ancient sea: Geological studies reveal how a 470-million-year-old seafloor rose to form the roof of the world timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Before it became the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest was part of an ancient sea: Geological studies reveal how a 470-million-year-old seafloor rose to form the roof of the world

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Aug 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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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Aug 12, 2026 Read more →
Before it became the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest was part of an ancient sea: Geological studies reveal how a 470-million-year-old seafloor rose to form the roof of the world timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Before it became the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest was part of an ancient sea: Geological studies reveal how a 470-million-year-old seafloor rose to form the roof of the world

View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🧠 (@scienceexplored)

Aug 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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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Musk's SpaceX booked a 17th-century palace to watch Spain's eclipse | Euronews euronews.com

Musk's SpaceX booked a 17th-century palace to watch Spain's eclipse | Euronews

The aerospace company reserved a 17th-century palace hotel in northern Spain more than a year in advance, fuelling rumours that Musk would attend the eclipse in person.

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Europe’s new border system is causing huge airport queues as EES wait times double | Euronews euronews.com

Europe’s new border system is causing huge airport queues as EES wait times double | Euronews

The EU’s new biometric border system is causing waits of up to two hours at major airports, with Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Munich among the hubs reporting the biggest delays.

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Before it became the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest was part of an ancient sea: Geological studies reveal how a 470-million-year-old seafloor rose to form the roof of the world timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Before it became the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest was part of an ancient sea: Geological studies reveal how a 470-million-year-old seafloor rose to form the roof of the world

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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 12, 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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Feeling overwhelmed? These are the quietest countries in the world where you can truly switch off | Euronews euronews.com

Feeling overwhelmed? These are the quietest countries in the world where you can truly switch off | Euronews

According to the Noise-Free Nations Index, Estonia is the quietest country on the continent – but it’s all the way down in 34th place.

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Before it became the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest was part of an ancient sea: Geological studies reveal how a 470-million-year-old seafloor rose to form the roof of the world timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Before it became the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest was part of an ancient sea: Geological studies reveal how a 470-million-year-old seafloor rose to form the roof of the world

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Aug 12, 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 12, 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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Delhi traffic advisory: Red Fort full-dress rehearsal on August 13 to close key roads; check routes, bus and commercial vehicle restrictions timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Delhi traffic advisory: Red Fort full-dress rehearsal on August 13 to close key roads; check routes, bus and commercial vehicle restrictions

In a recent update, August 13 will see a full-dress rehearsal at Red Fort ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Commuters and travellers planning to.

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Are you the travel planner of the group? You could win a free trip to Switzerland – itinerary included | Euronews euronews.com

Are you the travel planner of the group? You could win a free trip to Switzerland – itinerary included | Euronews

New research from travel booking platform Klook reveals just how thankless the role of travel planning can be and has launched a global search for five planners keen on a chance to swap the spreadsheets for a Swiss getaway.

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Before it became the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest was part of an ancient sea: Geological studies reveal how a 470-million-year-old seafloor rose to form the roof of the world timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Before it became the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest was part of an ancient sea: Geological studies reveal how a 470-million-year-old seafloor rose to form the roof of the world

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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 12, 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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Is this the tightest cave in the world? How to reach, when to go and everything travellers should know timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Is this the tightest cave in the world? How to reach, when to go and everything travellers should know

Imagine squeezing your way through the world’s narrowest or ‘tightest’ cave to reach a scenic waterfall! That is exactly what makes Wadi Al Shab one o.

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Germany’s best viewpoints from above: Scenic walks, mountain peaks and sky-high bridges | Euronews euronews.com

Germany’s best viewpoints from above: Scenic walks, mountain peaks and sky-high bridges | Euronews

Some of Germany’s best places to take in the views are from above, including at the country’s highest mountain standing next to a statue of mythological hero Hercules.

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