A fortnight ago, India’s Olympic contingent arrived in Paris feeling sanguine about their chances of a double-digit medal tally. As curtains are drawn on India’s campaign, they are now returning home with six medals, one short of their best haul in Tokyo. Nevertheless, brands are willing to loosen their purse strings on India’s Olympians. … Read more
Disney The Lion King ride appears to be a log flume-style attraction A brand-new Lion King attraction is coming to Disney’s resort in Paris, the entertainment giant has announced. Visitors will go “on a journey through the African savanna” alongside iconic characters from Mufasa and Simba to Timon and Pumbaa, theme park chief Josh D’Amaro … Read more
Damion Bailey Damion Bailey says he likes the “challenge” of avoiding in-flight entertainment, films, books or music Last week, Damion Bailey posted on Instagram that he had just achieved his “personal best” – a 13-and-a-half hour flight between Shanghai and Dallas without any in-flight entertainment, films, books or music. “It’s quite tough, honestly,” the 34-year-old … Read more
Jairam Ramesh said Sebi’s strange reluctance to investigate the Adani mega scam has been long noted. (File Photo) 4 min read Last Updated : Aug 11 2024 | 3:28 PM IST Constituents of the opposition INDIA bloc on Sunday demanded a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the allegations of the US-based short-seller Hindenburg … Read more
Getty Images There are hundreds of Irani cafes in Mumbai, Pune and Hyderabad A lingering fragrance of bun maska (bread and butter), plates loaded with freshly cooked samosas and cups of piping hot and creamy Irani chai. These are some of the sights you would typically find at a Persian-style cafe in India. Popularly known … Read more
BANGKOK: At least 150 civilians from Myanmar’s Muslim Rohingya minority may have been killed this week in an artillery and drone attack in the western state of Rakhine that survivors suspect was carried out by a major force in the resistance to military rule. The Arakan Army, the military wing of the state’s Rakhine ethnic … Read more
Alex Grace Photography Jemma Munford says she wanted to breastfeed “more than anything” For decades, many new mothers have heard the message “breast is best”. It’s meant to encourage breastfeeding, but it can also create immense pressure for those who struggle with the practicalities. Some women are desperate to breastfeed but are forced, for various … Read more
Vinhedo: Brazilian rescue teams Saturday retrieved the remains of all 62 passengers from the wreckage of a plane crash in Sao Paulo state as families started gathering in the metropolis to identify and bury their loved ones. Local airline Voepass’ plane, an ATR 72 twin-engine turboprop, was headed for Sao Paulo’s international airport in Guarulhos … Read more
Getty Images A new BBC drama tells the story of model Chloe Ayling who was kidnapped in 2017 Model Chloe Ayling was kidnapped after being lured to a fake photo shoot in Milan. She was released six days later, but her ordeal was far from over – seven years on, she is still being called … Read more
GAZA CITY: Rescuers in Gaza said an Israeli air strike on a school housing displaced Palestinians killed 93 people on Saturday, sparking international condemnation despite Israel’s insistence that it was targeting militants. AFP could not independently verify the toll which, if confirmed, would be one of the largest from a single strike during 10 months … Read more