At first glance, Odisha’s Pasapalli saree may look like a beautifully arranged chessboard woven into fabric. But the neat squares are not printed onto the saree after it is made. They are planned at the thread level, using the traditional Bandha, or ikat, technique in which yarns are tied and dyed before they are woven….
Logan teenager Daisha Auda (Photo: Tyson Parker) Self-taught teenager Daisha Auda from Logan, Queensland, has made television history by becoming the first Torres Strait Islander singer to reach the grand final of The Voice Australia. The 15-year-old singer earned a spot in the top four after a series of standout performances that won over both…
Two photos of Baralacha La Pass. Right: 2016 | Left: 2026 There was a time when reaching Baralacha La meant negotiating a road that could almost disappear under the snow. In winter and early summer, massive walls of snow defined the route, vehicles were few and the high-altitude pass remained out of reach for most…
Griffin Hospitality plans to renovate the clubhouse, bar and kitchen while retaining the atmosphere and character associated with the club. The aim is to make the venue more welcoming for bowlers, families and visitors while keeping the sport at its centre. For a club that spent years staring down the prospect of demolition, the future…
With the Fed decision behind markets, gold lacks one dominant story and is reacting to fast-moving headlines instead. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to be choppy as safe haven demand and rising interest rates put opposing pressures, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers….
Mirabai Chanu and Karnam Malleswari (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: For 28 years, Indian weightlifting waited for this moment. There were new lifters, big names, and fresh hopes of returning to the Asian Games podium. But the medal remained out of reach.On Wednesday, Mirabai Chanu finally ended the wait.With India’s hopes resting on her shoulders,…
Ilaiyaraaja has received another international recognition for his contribution to music, with a special commemorative stamp reportedly issued in his honour in Australia. The recognition celebrates the veteran composer’s five-decade journey in cinema and comes at a time when he continues to work on new film projects. For Ilaiyaraaja, who began his musical journey in…
Surendra Singh Choudhry, better known as Bittu Tabahi, has taken his cleanup mission from Delhi to other parts of the NCR.After collecting 585 kg of waste from a stretch of the Yamuna in Delhi, Bittu and his team moved to Gurugram’s Khedki Daula. This time, they removed 2,435 kg of waste from the area.The three-day…
The Autumn Equinox marks a time of balance, reflection, and the need for adaptability in our lives. As the nor’easter develops along the East Coast of the US, it highlights the uncertainty of weather and plans. Mindfulness can help individuals manage fear and anxiety during unpredictable situations. Letting go of unrealistic expectations and focusing on…
Could Kate Beckinsale and Prince Harry have been a couple? Apparently, at least one person once thought they would make a rather interesting match.Before Harry met Meghan Markle, the Duke of Sussex was one of the world’s most talked-about single royals. And according to actress and comedian Sarah Silverman, she once encouraged her friend Kate…
Representative Image (AI-generated) What started as piles of concrete blocks on the seafloor off Prince Edward Island soon became a magnet for marine life. Researchers began installing the artificial oyster reefs in 2021 to test whether they could provide some of the ecological functions lost from areas where eelgrass no longer grew. Within two years,…
The expansion of higher-speed track infrastructure has been significant. Indian Railways is looking to up the average speed of trains and the length of railway tracks that are now capable of speeds of 130 kmph and above has nearly jumped five-fold since 2014. Yet, the overall punctuality remains at 77% in 2025-26, with only 3…
