The famous blue and white houses of the Cyclades are a brilliant example of functional design. This aesthetic was born of necessity, rather than artistic choice. Although today’s travellers might think these colours honour the Greek flag or echo the Aegean Sea, their true origins lie in survival needs. This architectural style developed due to…
Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal at 194, is alive and well, dispelling recent death rumors. This ancient giant tortoise, born in 1882, enjoys a pampered life on St. Helena, receiving hand-fed meals of fruits and vegetables, and even maintains a romantic life. His remarkable longevity continues to inspire. Imagine a creature that has…
Jennifer Lopez, the ‘IT Girl’ of Hollywood, dedicated a heartfelt note with deep gratitude on Mother’s Day. The 56-year-old shared the intricate, adorable details about her mother, Guadalupe Rodríguez, adding that her mother is the person whom the actress-singer calls late at night when she feels lost in the darkest places. Jennifer Lopez pens a…
Gold prices slipped on Monday as uncertainty over stalled US–Iran peace talks and rising oil prices fuelled fresh inflation concerns, reducing expectations of near-term interest rate cuts. Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,684.32 per ounce, while US gold futures for June delivery declined 0.8% to $4,692.70. The weakness came as escalating Middle East tensions pushed…
File photo of Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma. New Delhi: Mumbai Indians became the second team to crash out of the Indian Premier League after losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a last-over thriller on Sunday. The result means the mighty MI unit will go without silverware for a sixth consecutive season — the longest…
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday reiterated PM Modi’s call to step down spending on imports and help the country save foreign exchange. This comes as the Middle East conflict is showing no signs of cooling down and its impact ripples through global economy.Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi, minister…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor questioned the outcome of the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, suggesting that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls may have played a decisive role in the BJP’s victory in the state.Referring to the SIR exercise, Tharoor alleged that large-scale deletions from voter rolls and delays in adjudicating…
Britain’s Heathrow Airport London’s Heathrow Airport experienced a sharp decline in passenger traffic in April, with the ongoing Iran conflict leading to disruptions across global aviation networks.The UK’s busiest airport said around 6.7 million passengers travelled through its terminals during the month — a 5 per cent decline compared to the same period last year,…
A Turkish Airlines aircraft caught fire while landing at Nepal’s Tribhuvan international airport on Monday morning, forcing an emergency evacuation of all passengers and crew. No injuries were reported in the incident.The fire broke out at approximately 6:45 am on Monday as flight TK 726, arriving from Istanbul, touched down on the runway. Ground observers…
Italian performance motorcycle maker Ducati has launched the ultra-exclusive Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini in India at an eye-watering price of Rs 1 crore, ex-showroom. The limited-edition superbike is inspired by the Lamborghini Revuelto and comes as the latest collaboration between the two Italian brands. Ducati has confirmed that all units allocated for India have already…
