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Dutch Schindler finally honoured for saving Jews via visas A visa signed by Zwartendijk. Photo: Wikimedia Commons A Dutch diplomat who issued visas to thousands of Lithuanian Jews so they could escape persecution by the Nazis, but was reprimanded for breaking diplomatic rules, has been finally awarded the highest possible Dutch non-military honour. Jan Zwartendijk

5,500-year-old gate dating back to early bronze age, discovered! Photo courtesy: Israel Antiquities Authority/Facebook   In a remarkable archaeological discovery, researchers have discovered what is believed to be the oldest known gate in Israel. The Israel Antiquities Authority informed that it’s a 5,500-year-old imposing stone and mud-brick passageway to the ancient city of Tel Erani.

Mass tourism hits Hallstatt in Austria Hallstatt, a beautiful town in Austria, is struggling with mass tourism. Residents of the town have now come out of their houses to protest against it. Hallstatt, a World Heritage Site, is home to about 700 residents only but ironically, the place receives over 10,000 visitors per day during

India gets its 54th tiger reserve in Rajasthan’s Dholpur-Karauli Credit: iStock   The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) recently granted approval for the establishment of the 54th tiger reserve in Rajasthan’s Karauli and Dholpur districts. This decision marks a significant stride in wildlife preservation efforts within Rajasthan. It will be the fifth tiger reserve in

More than 4000 year old polychrome wall discovered in Peru In a surprising turn of events, archaeologists in Peru have discovered an ancient over 400 polychrome wall in northern Peru. Archaeologists believe that this wall must have been a part of some special temple for ceremonies. It is considered a huge discovery as the newly-found

This airline introduces an ‘Only Adult’ zone Credit: iStock How about an option where you are given a choice to choose your passenger on your next flight? Well, if this was possible, many would prefer to avoid screaming babies, or whining teens as their co-passengers. To help travellers in their smooth travel, there is an

G20 SUMMIT: WHAT’S OPEN AND CLOSED IN DELHI, AND ROUTES TO AVOID Credit: iStock   01 G20 Summit: What’s open and closed in Delhi, and routes to avoid Delhi is all geared up to host one of the biggest events of the year, the G20 Summit, from September 9-10. For your information, all heads of the

Drunk tourists get trapped and end up staying in Eiffel Tower overnight! In a bizarre incident, two men got stuck in the Eiffel Tower due to excessive alcohol consumption. To rescue them, a specialist firefighter unit was sent. The usual opening time of 9 AM for the tower was delayed owing to this incident. Referring