Know about mysterious underground city of Egypt buried under pyramid of Djoser
Djoser was the first or second king of the 3rd dynasty of the Egyptian Old Kingdom. According to historians and experts on Egypt, Djoser started building the pyramid during his rule and appointed Imhotep as its architect.
Apr 05, 2021, 20:40 PM IST
Suez Canal: India chalks out 4 point plan to deal with blockage situation
The Indian government on Saturday (March 27) has chalked out a four-point plan to reopen traffic in the crucial East-West waterway of Suez Canal.
Mar 27, 2021, 14:45 PM ISTTrains collide in Egypt: Over 32 dead, 84 injured, says report
Train collision in Egypt happened after the emergency brakes on one of the trains, which were travelling in the same direction, were triggered by "unknown individuals", the rail authority said.
Mar 26, 2021, 19:34 PM IST'Beached whale' ship of Japanese firm may block Suez Canal for weeks
The Suez Canal Authority, which operates the waterway, has deployed several tugboats in efforts to refloat the massive vessel, including a specialised suction dredger that is able to shift 2,000 cubic metres of material every hour.
Mar 26, 2021, 14:06 PM ISTShip blocking Suez Canal still stuck, companies losing crores everyday
The Traffic on the Suez Canal on Thursday was temporarily suspended for traffic as efforts are on to straighten the vessel that has blocked the waterway for the third day continuous day.
Mar 25, 2021, 20:57 PM IST2000-years old Egyptian mummies with golden tongues found in Alexandria
The information was made public by the authorities on Wednesday (February 3). The mission was undertaken by an Egyptian-Dominican archaeological team working in the Alexandria region. The team has been working in the Alexandria region for many years.
Feb 04, 2021, 23:10 PM ISTWoman gets trolled for marrying lover 45 years younger than her, trolls say anything for a visa
The couple got married in Egypt in November last year.
Jan 07, 2021, 13:07 PM ISTSnakes on your back and face! This spa offers snake massage - Watch
The Cairo-based spa offers a snake massage to its customers in which snakes of different sizes crawl on the backs and faces of people who want to relax.
Dec 30, 2020, 11:39 AM ISTEgypt: Model, photographer arrested over pyramid photoshoot wearing revealing ancient costume
The Egyptian police have arrested a fashion photographer for disrespect after he shot pictures of a fashion model in a revealing ancient costume at the Pyramid of Djoser.
Dec 03, 2020, 08:23 AM ISTMillionaire woman beggar, who owns five buildings, arrested in Egypt
The Egyptian woman beggar was reportedly a wheelchair user and used to beg citing her physical paralysis, but eyewitnesses claimed that she was seen walking on foot after begging.
Oct 31, 2020, 17:36 PM ISTSoccer star Faiza Heidar becomes first woman to coach a men's pro team in Egypt
Heidar has been signed up by the fourth division side Ideal Goldi, based in Giza.
Oct 27, 2020, 23:05 PM ISTHow the discovery of 2600-year-old mummies can revive Egypt's tourism industry
At a time when Egypt is desperately looking for ways to boost its tourism industry, a stunning discovery has been made in the land of pharaohs. It is learnt that some mummies believed to be almost 2,600 years old have been found in Egypt.
Oct 07, 2020, 12:35 PM ISTPope Francis calls for dialogue between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan over Nile dam
He was giving his Angelus message for Assumption Day, the most important Catholic feast dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Aug 15, 2020, 18:26 PM ISTEgyptian women get 2 years in prison for TikTok dance videos
The women were also fined 300,000 Egyptian pounds (nearly $19,000) each for violating the values and principles of the Egyptian family, inciting debauchery and promoting human trafficking, according to a statement from the public prosecutor.
Jul 28, 2020, 13:12 PM IST11 people drown at rocky beach in northern Egypt
The tragedy unfolded at a beach in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, when a young boy ran into the sea and began having difficulties.
Jul 11, 2020, 09:00 AM ISTEgyptian belly-dancer Sama el-Masry awarded three-year jail term for 'inciting debauchery' on social media
Popular Egyptian belly-dancer, Sama el-Masry, was awarded three-year imprisonment and fined 300,000 Egyptian pounds (£15,000) on Saturday (June 27) for inciting debauchery and immorality through her posts on social media.
Jun 28, 2020, 13:09 PM ISTUnique cemetery dating back to el-Sawi era discovered in Egypt amid coronavirus crisis
Egypt has succeeded in making a major archaelogical discovery amid coronavirus COVID-19 crisis as the country's Supreme Council of Antiquities discovered a unique cemetery dating back to the el-Sawi era, known as the 26th Dynasty.
May 28, 2020, 07:36 AM ISTSukhoi Su-35 set to join Egyptian Air Force as Russia begins production as per deal
Sukhoi Su-35, which Russia claims has several 5th Generation features, has been in service with the country's Aerospace Force since February 2014. A 30mm internal cannon along with 12 hard points to carry various missiles and bombs makes the Su-35 a formidable multirole fighter.
May 25, 2020, 12:44 PM ISTEgypt prepares for partially reopening hotels for local tourism
The official added that those hotels have to meet the conditions and implement the measures approved by the cabinet in accordance with the guidelines of the World Health Organization.
Egypt closes archaeological sites, mosques, churches amid coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak
Egyptian authorities have shut down archaeological sites, mosques and Coptic churches to avoid the spread of the coronavirus which has so far infected 294 people and killed 10 others in the country so far.
Mar 22, 2020, 11:49 AM IST