Tucked high up in South Sikkim, where clouds roll lazily over forested slopes and prayer flags catch the mountain breeze, this place completely bypasses the frantic energy of Gangtok and the heavily trodden tourist trails of North Sikkim, offering something distinctly quieter. You’ll find an unexpected mix of dense woodlands, snow-draped peaks, age-old monasteries, and…
Aligning travelling preferences and plans with the right credit card ensures that the benefits align with your actual spending. (AI image) Summer is peak travel season with high demand leading to higher costs, and travellers actively looking for smart ways to save on flight and hotel bookings. While travel deals, seasonal discounts and booking offers…
A company director who was banned from running businesses fraudulently obtained £300,000 in Covid support loans and spent the money on family holidays, private school fees, and personal purchases, Daily Mail reported.Steven Brookes, 40, was sentenced to three years in prison after securing six Bounce Back Loans between May and October 2020 by using his…
PM Modi invited to join Khamenei’s funeral ceremony that is to be held between July 4 and July 9 NEW DELHI: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the state funeral and burial ceremonies of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, news agency PTI reported citing diplomatic…
New Zealand’s Matt Henry (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) Matt Henry has officially joined Jasprit Bumrah at the top of the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings. In the latest rankings update released on June 24, 2026, both fast bowlers are tied at the top with 870 rating points each, making them joint World No. 1 Test…
On this auspicious day, goddess Gayatri Devi is worshipped with devotion. This the birth anniversary of Gayatri Mata and people celebrate this day with great enthusiasm. Veda Mata, or the mother of all Vedas, is another name for Goddess Gayatri. Gayatri Jayanti holds a great significance in the states of South India and the festival…
Will Mumbai schools and colleges remain closed tomorrow amid IMD orange alert? Heavy rainfall continued across Mumbai on June 23, leading to waterlogging in several parts of the city and disrupting traffic movement. Amid the ongoing downpour and an orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), many students and parents are wondering whether…
More than a decade after risking his life to save fellow soldiers during a fierce battle in Afghanistan, US Army officer Nicholas Dockery has received the Medal of Honor, America’s highest military award for bravery. Dockery was honoured at a White House ceremony in June 2026 for his actions during a Taliban ambush in Kapisa…
Remember refusing to wear a sweater on a winter morning because you thought you knew better? Or complaining about the food your mother cooked, only to discover there was no alternative waiting for you? For many Indians, childhood was filled with small moments like these. The lesson rarely came through long lectures. Instead, it arrived…
A new hypercar startup is challenging one of the most fundamental aspects of performance car design: where the driver sits. Dutch brand Sanrivatti has revealed what it calls the “Apex Position”, a head-forward driving layout that aims to create a closer connection between the driver and the machine.The idea sounds simple: Move the driver forward,…
ICC Rankings: Joe Root reclaims top Test batter spot (Image: ANI) Joe Root has returned to the summit of the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings, reclaiming the No. 1 position in the latest rankings released on June 24, 2026. The England batting stalwart dethroned teammate Harry Brook, who had occupied the top spot for just…
Airfares could rise by up to 25% as jet fuel costs surge, says McKinsey Geopolitical disruptions and refinery constraints are tightening global jet fuel supplies, increasing costs for airlines and potentially leading to higher airfares, according to a McKinsey report.The report said jet fuel demand is expected to rise ahead of the summer travel season…
