Big Ben

Asteroid bigger than the Big Ben to zoom past earth today, THIS is what NASA has to say

Named by NASA as Asteroid 2013 YD48, the size of Asteroid is huge enough to cause devastation if it crashed earth. However, that's not a concern becuase it's far away from the earth!

Jan 11, 2022, 10:02 AM IST

Newly face-lifted Big Ben will ring in London New Year

The work has seen the 96-metre-tall Elizabeth Tower, one of the most photographed buildings in Britain, enveloped in scaffolding for the last two years as the four clock dials are reglazed, ironwork repainted and intricately carved stonework cleaned and repaired.

Dec 29, 2019, 11:15 AM IST

UK Parliament's 'Big Ben' bell to fall silent for four years

The 96-metre-tall Elizabeth Tower, believed to be the most photographed building in the United Kingdom, is already half enveloped in scaffolding as part of a major renovation project.

 

Aug 14, 2017, 17:11 PM IST

London's iconic Big Ben to stop chiming for four years

The famous Big Ben is going to fall silent for four years for a crucial refurbishment project.

Aug 14, 2017, 14:59 PM IST

This is how Big Ben's harmonious sound was created

The "bong" of Big Ben is produced when its huge 200kg hammer hits the side of the bell, setting off vibrations in the metal and causing the entire bell to pulsate, researchers said.

Mar 02, 2017, 16:25 PM IST