The Colombian Nobel laureate Gabriel García Márquez, who spent some of his happiest years chronicling life in Caracas, once declared journalism “the best job in the world”. Not so if you are reporting on today’s Venezuela, where journalists are feeling the heat as the South American country lurches towards full-blown dictatorship under President Nicolás Maduro. … Read more
PA Media After days of speculation, the Gallagher brothers have finally confirmed Oasis will be reuniting. Noel and Liam will – hopefully – put their differences aside to play a series of dates across the UK and Ireland, in a tour named Oasis Live ’25. A statement from the band said: “The guns have fallen … Read more
The sexual assault of a star, the findings of Justice Hema Committee, and a slew of sexual abuse allegations: A look at Malayalam cinema was shaken at its core by the biggest scandal it has faced It was in 2017 that actress Bhavana Menon was abducted and allegedly sexually assaulted in a moving vehicle in … Read more
“America, the path that led me here in recent weeks, was no doubt … unexpected. But I’m no stranger to unlikely journeys. My mother, Shyamala Harris, had one of her own … traveling from India to California, with an unshakeable dream.” With these words, Vice-President Kamala Harris began her acceptance speech on the final night … Read more
Hyderabad: The International Start-up Foundation, a prominent not-for-profit organisation supporting the growth and development of the start-up ecosystem, in association with International Startups Network Pvt Ltd (ISN) a global incubation city that will house startups around the world to host International Startup Festival (ISF) 2024 for the 1st time in Hyderabad. It is scheduled from … Read more
In the run-up to the UK general election, the Labour party’s central offer to the public was a “laser-like” focus on economic growth. Its leader, Keir Starmer, promised to “take the brakes off Britain” and repeatedly said “ensuring economic growth will be fundamental”. In the weeks since the party was elected, it has regularly been … Read more
India’s most-renowned celebrities hail primarily from two sectors: Bollywood and cricket. Both industries drive Indian fans into a frenzy. Keeping that in mind, it’s no surprise that the top 10 most followed Instagram accounts in India are all held by Bollywood personalities and the nation’s beloved cricketers. So, who are the personalities that own the … Read more
If you’re a stressed-out office worker, one of the simplest things you can do for yourself is to buy some flowers. A study conducted by Chiba University in Japan found that employees who had a vase of pink roses on their desk became physiologically calmer, even after just four minutes. The smell of roses is … Read more
Ever wonder about the tiniest countries that dot our world map? They may be small in size, but they are important in their own right. From charming city-states to remote island nations, these pint-sized places have a lot to offer—like the Republic of Palau. Join us as we take a closer look at the top … Read more
Rightwing dogma has cost Britons dearly, but remains the ultimate meal ticket for the guilty men and women. While Tory rule saw workers face the most protracted squeeze in wages since the defeat of Napoleon, the politicians to blame have shamelessly monetised this failure of historic proportions. Boris Johnson – turfed out of No 10 … Read more