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hampi news

ASI unearths Vijayanagara-era temple near Hampi in Karnataka

Group of Monuments at Hampi. (UNESCO)
Published on May 20, 2026 12:59 pm IST

'Encrypted language, no nightlife': Woman's Hampi trip review sparks discussion

In her post, Dhimahi Jain listed a series of observations from her trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Published on Mar 22, 2026 03:24 pm IST

Weekend Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Cayman mentality

Driving a Porsche 718 Cayman GTS on the roads of Hampi is a fabulous experience.
Updated on Feb 27, 2026 04:50 pm IST

Lessons from Hampi for the tourism sector

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Athithi devo bhava can’t just be a PR tagline; it needs to become a behavioural trait on the ground for the tourism economy to take off. (HT Archive)
Published on Feb 18, 2026 12:00 am IST

Tales of transformation, pathway to Viksit Bharat

In an increasingly protectionist global environment, strengthening our domestic food processing capacity is a national security priority.
Published on Oct 26, 2025 09:01 pm IST

This documentary time-travels to an era when dark skin was highly esteemed in India

This documentary time-travels to an era when dark skin was highly esteemed in India
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 11:54 pm IST

Hampi rape case: Karnataka Police tighten security, conduct raids at home stays

Karnataka Police conducted raids on all major resorts and home stays around Hampi after the rape incident.
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 08:59 am IST

Hampi gangrape: H K Patil says govt seriously considers ways to strengthen security of tourists

Hampi gangrape: H K Patil says govt seriously considers ways to strengthen security of tourists
Published on Mar 10, 2025 02:45 pm IST

Karnataka's Hampi rape case: Third accused arrested in Tamil Nadu

Hampi: Police personnel conduct an investigation after two women, including a foreign national, were allegedly raped near the Hampi heritage site.
Published on Mar 10, 2025 08:38 am IST

‘Failure of state govt’: BJP MLA hits out at Karnataka over Hampi rape case

The BJP MLA said that the Siddaramaiah-led state government should look into the matter so that foreigners coming to India have complete security.
Published on Mar 09, 2025 11:59 pm IST

Hampi rape case: Third accused arrested in Tamil Nadu

Hampi: Police personnel conduct an investigation after two women, including a foreign national, were allegedly raped near the Hampi heritage site.
Published on Mar 09, 2025 08:00 pm IST

After Hampi rape case, Karnataka to strengthen security at tourist spots

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.
Published on Mar 09, 2025 03:34 pm IST

Hampi rape case: We are taking it very seriously, says Karnataka Home Minister

Police personnel conduct an investigation after two women, including a foreign national, were allegedly raped near the Hampi heritage site.
Updated on Mar 09, 2025 01:31 pm IST

Hampi rape case: CM Siddaramaiah calls it ‘heinous crime,’ says two arrested

Hampi rape case: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
Updated on Mar 08, 2025 10:31 pm IST

Hampi gangrape case: Missing male co-traveller found dead; two accused arrested

Six teams were formed to nab the accused, according to the police.
Updated on Mar 08, 2025 08:05 pm IST

Israeli tourist, 27, gangraped while stargazing in Karnataka's Hampi

Six teams have been formed, and efforts are underway to nab them, police said.
Updated on Mar 08, 2025 03:50 pm IST

Spring and fall: Mridula Ramesh on how water shaped the Vijayanagara empire

Locally called Bukka’s Bridge, this 14th century granite structure — about 200 metres long and 10 metres tall — supported a section of a 19-km aqueduct over uneven terrain. (Photo by CR Aravind)
Updated on Feb 15, 2025 10:33 pm IST

Rivers of My Country: From Indus to Pravara, 5 riverside retreats for NYE

5 quiet riverside retreats
Published on Dec 24, 2024 05:47 pm IST

Scan QR code to hear musical sounds of stone pillars at Hampi temple

The Vitthala Temple in Karnataka's Hampi. (Twitter/Vertigo_Warrior)
Published on Nov 29, 2024 11:48 am IST

Portion of Virupaksha temple caves indue to heavy rain in Hampi, says ASI

The ASI has confirmed that one pavilion of the Rathbeedi of Hampi’s Virupaksha temple collapsed on Tuesday night. (HT)
Updated on May 23, 2024 08:54 am IST

150 artifacts to be returned by US, says Ministry of Culture after G20 meeting

The G20 summit logo. (File)
Published on Jul 10, 2023 07:52 am IST

Check out this traveller's list of 15 must-visit temples in Karnataka

From ruins to thriving temples, he covered shrines of several deities from different lines of faith.
Updated on Mar 28, 2023 05:02 pm IST

Hampi Tourism Circuit to include Lakkundi in Karnataka

Hampi Tourism Circuit to include Lakkundi in Karnataka
Updated on Feb 11, 2023 05:45 pm IST

Monuments in Karnataka's Hampi illuminated with the G-20 logo | See pics

Hampi is a UNESCO world heritage site with famous sites like the stone chariot, Vittala temple, Hemakuta hills, Anjanadri hills, the Virupaksha temple, among others.
Published on Dec 05, 2022 02:16 pm IST

Great Indian Journeys: Thomas Cook India, SOTC Travel partner with Amar Chitra Katha to bring alive India’s heritage

Thomas Cook India-Amar Chitra Katha to bring alive India’s heritage
Updated on Sept 17, 2020 02:59 pm IST

Bengaluru chef attempts to take a selfie, knocks down 2 Hampi pillars

The 45-year-old man was arrested after he knocked down two ancient stone pillars at the Vijaya Vittala temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, while taking a selfie.
Updated on Sept 20, 2019 05:14 pm IST

Humour: (Road)Tripping on a Bollywood dream

So much of what we expect road trips to be comes straight out of the movies we’ve watched
Updated on Apr 06, 2019 11:14 pm IST

Between a rock and a hard place

Boulderers map a route to the top that you must follow using just your hands and feet; no ropes, no harnesses, only crashpads to break your fall and no fellow boulderers to shout out tips or encouragement.
Updated on Apr 07, 2019 03:55 pm IST

Vandals damage stone pillar at UNESCO heritage site Hampi, video goes viral

Other damaged pillars are also shown lying around, but it was not immediately clear whether the men had damaged it.
Updated on Feb 03, 2019 11:17 am IST

Mourn the destruction of India’s Pompeii or Babylon

Graffiti on the walls of the Octagonal Royal Ladies’ bath at Hampi
Updated on Jan 10, 2019 11:53 pm IST