UNCOVERED: 8 | History Defined

Make in India lion, boat, sweeping arches to mark Delhi's new gateways

New gateways will soon welcome visitors at Delhi's borders. These structures will feature symbolic designs like a lion and a boat. The project includes beautification and construction costing approximately thirty crore rupees. Gateways will draw inspiration from Delhi's rich heritage and identity. This initiative aims to enhance Delhi's overall image…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Bali police investigating death of Australian man found alongside bodies of young children

Police say mother is in ‘deep shock and grief’ as case is being investigated as double murder-suicide

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Day after ferry overturns in Java Sea, Indonesia continues search for 129 missing

Rescue teams in Indonesia are working tirelessly in the Java Sea to locate 129 individuals who have gone missing after the Virgo Transport 8 ship, which had 243 passengers aboard, disappeared on Sunday. To date, 108 people have been saved from the capsized ship, although ongoing efforts are challenged by…

The Times of India · Sep 14

Why Did Vishnu Take the Vaman Avatar? The Hidden Story

What if the most powerful king in the three worlds was defeated not by a great warrior, but by a small Brahmachari asking for only three steps of land? This is the fascinating story behind Lord Vishnu’s Vaman Avatar and King Mahabali. Mahabali was known for his generosity, truthfulness and…

MyLifeXP · Sep 12

In 2009, Belize’s Barrier Reef System was listed as endangered by UNESCO. 9 years later, oil drilling limits and protected fishing zones helped reverse its decline

Belize's Barrier Reef Reserve System was removed from UNESCO's danger list in 2018. This followed the country's implementation of crucial conservation measures and stronger mangrove protection. A permanent moratorium on oil exploration across Belize's entire maritime zone was a key step. While removed from the danger list, ongoing management remains…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Mandu in the Monsoon: Walking Madhya Pradesh's Medieval Ruins When the Crowds Have Gone

The plateau receives you without ceremonyThe road to Mandu rises through switchbacks and then stops rising, and suddenly you are on top of something. The Malwa plateau spreads in every direction, flat and ancient, and the town itself, if you can call it that, sits inside fort walls that were…

Times Life · Sep 11

Thai Temple Abbot and Female Associate Arrested Over 92m-Baht Fund Case as CCTV Shows Them Having Sex

More than 20 allegedly improper donation certificates are at the centre of an investigation that ended with a senior monk's defrocking.

International Business Times UK · Sep 10

Why Izu Peninsula is a truly secret slice of Japan

Tokyo weekenders love it but few tourists know this hidden delight. By Alicia Miller

Evening Standard · Sep 10

Nepal flash floods: When disaster becomes content

August 26, 2026, will be remembered by the people of Nepal for a long time, a day when a wall of water, rocks, ice, and cement cascaded down from the mountains and swept away bridges, hydropower stations, settlements and thousands of people living alongside the Trisuli River. The death toll…

Newslaundry · Sep 10

Japan sends military helicopters to Indonesia to fight Borneo wildfires

This is the first known overseas firefighting mission by Japan’s SDF as toxic haze spreads across neighbouring countries

The Independent UK · Sep 10