For Russian traveller and digital creator Alena Makush, travelling through India has become much more than a holiday. Since arriving in the country on July 12 after spending time in Bali, Alena has been documenting her experiences on Instagram and sharing the things that surprise, confuse, and delight her along the way. Her latest adventure,…
File photo: Maricarmen Abascal, after she was evicted from the Madrid home where she had lived for more than seven decades María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her longtime Madrid home triggered nationwide protests and intensified Spain’s housing crisis, died on Wednesday while in hospital.Widely known as “Maricarmen”, Abascal had lived…
Gold, silver rate today: US Fed announcement set to drive precious metals Investors continued to monitor the US Federal Reserve’s policy outlook for fresh clues on the future direction of interest rates. According to a Reuters poll, economists expect the central bank to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the remainder of 2026 as…
Across Japan, something unusual is happening in plain sight. Entire neighbourhoods have houses that still stand, but nobody lives inside them anymore. Windows stay closed for years. Gardens grow wild, and paint fades slowly in the weather and over time. Reportedly, Japan has around 9 million vacant homes, a figure that keeps increasing. It feels…
In the heart of Gangotri National Park, the trekkers traversing the Gaumukh Tapovan trail have been privileged to witness a rare occurrence, an instance of a waterfall seemingly disappearing into thin air. Initially, one might wonder whether what they see is merely an illusion or some kind of man-made creation, but it is indeed reality….
In a city where most rides blur into one another, this one didn’t.There were no loud signs or anything designed to draw attention – just a single line written inside an auto-rickshaw, easy to miss in the rush of everyday travel.“I am also someone’s father and brother. Your safety is important to me. Sit down…
Jeremy Corbyn has found a buyer for his North London home after 19 years. (Photo: Instagram/Rightmove) Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is set to nearly double his money on his North London home after agreeing terms with a prospective buyer. According to The Telegraph, the 77-year-old Your Party MP for Islington North has put his…
Sachin Tendulkar in Shivaji Park memorial (Image: Sachin/X) Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar paid a heartfelt tribute to his late mentor, Ramakant Achrekar, on the occasion of Guru Purnima, expressing gratitude for the coach who laid the foundation of his legendary career. The batting great shared pictures from his visit to Achrekar’s memorial at Mumbai’s Shivaji…
Shresta Iyer and Shreyas Iyer NEW DELHI: India’s T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has received strong backing from his sister, Shresta Iyer, after another disappointing result against England in the 3rd T20I, extending his difficult start as the team’s full-time captain.In a video that has gone viral on social media, Shresta urged fans not to judge…
Your favourite non-stick pan might be failing because of how you use it. We often damage the cookware without realising it. High heat and harsh scrubbing break down the delicate coatings The story begins with the making of an omelette that holds its light, flipped to perfection, it falls onto the plate like silk. Six…
FBI puts Amritpal Singh on most wanted list/Image: FBI An Indian national has been added to the US Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Most Wanted list over his alleged involvement in an international drug trafficking network accused of smuggling cocaine and methamphetamine across North America.According to the FBI, Amritpal Singh is wanted for his alleged…
India’s favourite summer delicacy has just crossed a new milestone. A 12.5-tonne shipment of Dashehari and Langra mangoes from Uttar Pradesh has reached Dubai by sea after a 25-day journey, with nearly 90% of the fruit remaining market-ready. The successful shipment could pave the way for cheaper and larger exports of Indian mangoes.The journey was…
