We all want to travel to our dream destinations, but sometimes it means burning a hole in pockets. Places like the Maldives, Switzerland, Dubai, and Bali are always going to dominate bucket lists, but they often bring massive crowds, sky-high prices, and logistical headaches. The good news? A whole new lineup of under-the-radar spots is…
The arrival of the monsoon in Mumbai has brought more than just rain. Videos of peacocks walking freely on Pedder Road have taken over social media, giving people a rare glimpse of the birds in one of the city’s busiest areas. The unexpected sight drew the attention of passersby, many of whom paused to watch…
The aftermath of the Venezuela earthquake is a concerning reality to face for a broken economy. Twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela have dealt a potentially devastating blow to an economy already on the brink, raising fears of a prolonged setback to the country’s fragile recovery under its US-backed interim government.A 7.2-magnitude foreshock was followed…
A routine day at a limestone quarry in Oxfordshire has led to one of Britain’s most significant dinosaur discoveries in decades. Hidden beneath layers of clay, hundreds of fossilised footprints have emerged from a landscape that existed around 166 million years ago, when the region lay beside a warm, shallow lagoon rather than rolling countryside….
In 1995, Yellowstone National Park became the centre of a conservation experiment that would later be celebrated across the world. Fourteen grey wolves were reintroduced after an absence of nearly 70 years, with many ecologists crediting their return for triggering a remarkable ecological recovery. The story became a textbook example of a “trophic cascade”, where…
Raghav Chadha demands Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s resignation in video row NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP in Rajya Sabha Raghav Chadha has demanded the resignation of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann over a purported video which created political uproar for hurting sentiments of the Sikh, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of…
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is expected to release the JEMAS PG 2026 admit card shortly on its official website. Candidates who have registered for the examination will be able to download their hall tickets online by visiting wbjeeb.nic.in/jemaspg.The Joint Entrance Test for Nursing, Paramedical and Allied Sciences Post Graduate Courses (JEMAS…
The Gayatri Mantra is one of the holiest of the Vedic hymns and for centuries millions of devotees have recited it in prayer for spiritual awakening, enlightenment and wisdom. In Vedic Astrology, it is also believed that the mantra has great remedial power as it can balance planetary energies and help in mental, emotional and…
As global crude benchmarks had earlier surged beyond the $100 per barrel mark, air travel became costlier due to a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and surcharges. However, with crude prices now falling close to pre-war levels, questions are rising over what this could mean for fuel charges across the country.The Union…
“I lost my daughter on our Vietnam trip”, these are the opening words of a worried Indian mother whose daughter went missing. A video shared recently on Instagram has captured the attention of parents who love to travel with their kids for all the right reasons. Pooja Mehta Bothraa (@poojamehtabothraa), a traveller and a mother…
For more than two decades, NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has acted as one of astronomy’s fastest cosmic first responders. The space telescope has detected thousands of powerful gamma-ray bursts, monitored exploding stars and helped scientists study some of the universe’s most extreme phenomena. Despite being well beyond its original mission lifespan, Swift remains a…
Land Rover Classic has revealed a bespoke set of remastered Classic Defender V8 models while broadening its restoration portfolio with two additional body styles. The latest project showcases a special colour-shifting exterior finish and introduces the Defender 110 Double Cab Pick-Up and Defender 90 Hard Top as fresh commissioning options. Created for a single customer,…
