The ancient Mediterranean is often imagined as a collection of separate kingdoms, each rising and falling largely on its own terms. Archaeology has been steadily dismantling that picture. What has emerged instead is a far more connected world, one tied together by trade routes, diplomatic agreements, royal marriages and the movement of materials across remarkable…
Mention Rajasthan, and people immediately picture deserts and imposing forts. Banswara, however, rips up that stereotype entirely. Fittingly dubbed the “City of a Hundred Islands,” this district in the state’s deep south is awash with rivers, lakes, dense forests, and undulating hills. Banswara is also deeply rooted in tribal heritage, which is home to the…
Tata Motors is all set to expand its electric vehicle portfolio with the launch of the much-anticipated Sierra EV in India on June 30. The upcoming electric SUV is expected to take on rivals such as the Hyundai Creta Electric, Maruti Suzuki e Vitara and Mahindra BE 6 in the growing midsize electric SUV segment.The…
Indian expat killed in Sharjah A childhood friend of Kerala expatriate Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, who was allegedly murdered in Sharjah following a dispute reportedly linked to a TikTok livestream, has shared emotional memories of the man he knew, as the victim’s body was repatriated to India on Thursday.To the public, Ismail has become the…
Many doctors treat soda, sweetened iced tea, bottled fruit drinks and energy drinks as the first thing to leave behind, not because they are dramatic, but because they are so easy to overconsume. Studies say frequent sugary-drink intake is linked with negative health consequences, and its guidance on “rethink your drink” ties regular consumption to…
In Japan, lunch is rarely treated as a disposable pause between lessons. School lunches are a formal part of education, with almost all elementary and junior high schools providing them, and the meals are linked to nutrition education or shokuiku. According to research published on PubMed, school children are responsible for serving lunch and clearing…
Smell or fragrance is one of the most important senses that has an ability to evoke memories, scenes and influence emotions. Smells have the ability to shape travel experiences too. Unlike sounds or sights, certain smells can take you back in time before you’re consciously aware of them, triggering an emotional reaction, a childhood memory,…
SpaceX has diverse businesses, including space launches, satellite broadband services, defence-related operations and artificial intelligence. (AI image) Should Indian investors look to get a bite of Elon Musk-led SpaceX? Set to be listed on Nasdaq on Friday, SpaceX which is making Musk the world’s first trillionaire, saw the largest ever initial public offering (IPO). The…
Have you ever had one of those moments that stayed in your mind for days?Not because something dramatic happened, but because it felt strangely meaningful.Maybe you were going through a tough time and suddenly felt calmer. Maybe you kept seeing the same sign everywhere you looked. Or perhaps a dream felt so real that you…
The US, country that once refused to export its fuel, has now climbed to the top spot in the global oil export rankings, overtaking crude heavyweights such as Saudi Arabia and Russia. As the world continues to feel the ripples of the ongoing Middle East crisis, US exports of crude and fuel reached around 10.5…
