Kanchi deserves heritage status

Kanchipuram, which is a primeval town in southern Tamil Nadu, deserves heritage status as the town has a sustained history and monuments covering over 2,000 years. Even today, the town bears testimony to the history of its rich art despite decades having rolled by.  When one talks about Kanchipuram, its ancient…

Google Search will now show monuments in 3D, initially available for select places

Augmented Reality (AR) was added to the popular search engine Google a few years ago. It first launched the popular 3D animals, then dinosaurs, cars, or athletes from the last Olympics, among other objects that we can add in our living room and see from any angle with the smartphone. Google is now bringing landmarks…