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Turkey is known as the bridge between Asia and Europe, with good reason too. The country not only literally straddles the 2 continents, it is also culturally a happy

Indian aviation industry has undergone tremendous change in the last few years with the introduction new technologies and low-cost carriers (LCCs). It is growing faster than ever, and number of fliers opting for its service is growing by the day. This has lead to stiff competition between different airlines on the basis of air ticket prices and in-flight amenities.

San Francisco's BART system is overhauling its rolling stock for the first time since it launched in 1972. Up to 1,000 new cars will be introduced between 2017 and 2023 as the original cars are phased out. Abi Millar finds out how these new railcars are being designed to meet today's transport needs, and examine how real-world testing is informing the final product.

Glasgow Subway in Scotland is currently undergoing a modernisation programme that began in July 2011. It is the first full-scale upgrade of the metro system since the renovations between 1977 and 1980. The programme includes the refurbishment of all the stations on the network and the introduction of a new smartcard ticketing system.

From the Roman Colosseum to the enchanting canals of Venice, book your Venice and Rome package holidays with Citrus Holidays.

aldapara National Park (formerly Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary) is a National Park situated at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in northern West Bengal and on the banks of River Torsa. The Park is situated at an altitude of 61 m and is spread across 216.51 km2 (83.59 sq mi) of vast grassland with patches of riverine forests. It was declared a sanctuary in 1941 for protection of its great variety flora and fauna. Today, it has the largest population of the Indian One horned Rhinoceros in the Country. On the South part of the Park Chilapota Range today became a natural habitat for Rhinos. This area also a Corridor for Asian elephants between Buxa tiger Reserve, Jaldapara National Park and nearby Garumara National Park (which is also known for its population of Indian rhinoceros. Nal Rajar Garh or Mendabari Fort in Jaldapara Park bears its testimony as ancient human habitats too.

Positano is one of the most beautiful villages on the Amalfi coast. Settled comfortably between the sea and mountains with the different colored houses built vertically over the slops. Though it was a rich port during the 16th - 17th century, it became a simple, poor fishing village by the 20th century. It started attracting tourists after an essay was written on Positano Village by John Steinbeck in May 1953.

Buxa Tiger Reserve is situated in Alipurduar Sub-division of Aliurduar District, West Bengal. It comprises of the entire erstwhile Buxa Forest Division (702.44 km2), and a part of Cooch- Behar Forest Division (58.43 km2). The Reserve lies between latitudes 26°30′ and 26°55′ North and longitudes 89°20′ and 89°55′ East.