Shopping is often an inseparable part of travelling. While most of the time shopping is connected to colourful bazaars or just flea markets. However, worldwide, there are marketplaces that are attractions in their own right! Some of these markets have stood through centuries, and offering an insight into culture, history and tradition of the place…
Mahesh Navami is going to fall on Navami tithi (ninth day of the bright fortnight) of Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. This time, it will take place on June 23, 2026. The festival is dedicated to worship Lord Shiva and people worship Mahesh (Mahadev) form of Lord Shiva. The day is observed with…
For decades, wind power has relied on a familiar formula: enormous towers, vast concrete foundations and specialised heavy-lift equipment capable of transporting and assembling components that can weigh hundreds of tonnes. While effective, these requirements have limited where wind turbines can be deployed and increased both costs and environmental impacts. Now, a new generation of…
Starmer announced that he’s quitting as UK PM UK prime minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced his resignation as the leader of the Labour Party. He will stay as the caretaker PM till the his successor is chosen.In a public briefing outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said he has “heard the answer” of his party…
A narrow stone corridor cut directly into a cliff face in south-western China continues to astonish visitors centuries after it was created. Hidden within the vast complex of the Dazu Rock Carvings, the passage is lined with towering figures sculpted into the living rock, creating the impression of walking through an open-air stone sanctuary. From…
India has imposed anti-dumping duties for five years on imports of a chemical used in the rubber and tyre industry from China, the European Union and the United States, following findings that the product was being shipped into the country at unfairly low prices, causing injury to domestic manufacturers.The move follows recommendations by the Directorate…
After building a successful career in Tamil and Telugu cinema, GV Prakash Kumar is now preparing for an important new chapter in Bollywood. The composer has taken charge of the complete soundtrack for ‘Nayi Naveli,’ produced by Aanand L Rai and directed by Balaji Mohan. While GV Prakash had previously contributed to Hindi cinema through…
The clip has gone viral on social media. A viral video circulating on social media since the NEET re-examination shows a father outside the Government Girls College centre in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, crying, folding his hands, and begging officials to let his daughter in. They arrived at 1:32 pm. The gate had shut at 1:30….
Mini India recently launched the new Mini Countryman C SUV in the Indian market. The new Mini Countryman C will be locally produced at the BMW Group plant in Chennai. Bookings are already underway; interested customers can book the car exclusively through the Mini dealership, and the deliveries will begin soon. The new Mini Countryman…
How crude price crash could turn the tide for India’s state-owned oil giants Profitability at state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) is expected to improve as declining crude oil prices boost fuel marketing margins, although rising debt levels and uncertainty over future fuel taxes could weigh on the sector’s longer-term earnings outlook, according to a JP…
Four-day heat warning begins as UK temperatures could reach 38C / Image – file The UK is preparing for one of its most intense June heatwaves on record after the Met Office extended its amber extreme heat warning to four days, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 38C in parts of England this…
Access to timely medical diagnosis and reliable agricultural data remains one of India’s most persistent rural development challenges. This delay has measurable consequences. Conditions such as diabetes, anaemia, thyroid disorders and hypertension are frequently detected late in rural settings, contributing to higher complication rates and greater long-term healthcare costs. Government programmes, including the National Rural…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar (Agency Image) As excitement around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to build, former South Africa batter Daryll Cullinan has raised concerns about the physical demands being placed on the 15-year-old prodigy, particularly given his explosive batting style and growing workload.Sooryavanshi has quickly earned a reputation for his fearless approach and remarkable power…
India is particularly focused on securing tariff terms that would place its exporters in a stronger position than competitors in the region. (AI image) India-US trade deal: With US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer travelling to India for talks, India is looking to score a competitive advantage over regional peers for the trade deal. The United…
A Parliamentary Standing Committee chaired by Brij Lal reviewed the status of vacant posts across central government departments and evaluated measures being taken to strengthen recruitment. The panel also discussed issues related to the Civil Services Examination, including CSAT, and examined the role of key agencies such as UPSC, SSC, and DoPT in filling positions…
Vikram Bhatt reacts to global success of Hollywood horror ‘Obsession’: ‘I sat back, laughed and thought this is ‘Raaz” Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has spent over three decades building a reputation as one of Bollywood’s most prolific creators in the thriller and horror space. From films like ‘Fareb’, ‘Ghulam’, ‘Kasoor’, ‘Raaz’, ‘Awara Paagal Deewana’, ‘1920’ and…
Maruti Suzuki has increased the prices of the e Vitara for the first time since the electric SUV was launched earlier this year. While the entry-level variant remains unaffected, higher trims have become more expensive by up to Rs 30,000. Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: Price hike details The base Delta variant continues to be priced…
NEW DELHI: A resort in Haryana has been ordered by a district consumer commission to refund Rs 75 and pay Rs 10,000 as compensation after it charged a customer more than the printed price for Mountain Dew during a party and misbehaved when the matter was raised.What was the issueThe complainant and his friends visited…
Keir Starmer’s resignation triggers battle to become Britain’s next PM / Image – file Keir Starmer’s decision to step down as UK prime minister and Labour Party leader has immediately shifted attention from his departure to the question now dominating Westminster: who will be Britain’s next prime minister? With Labour preparing to launch a leadership…
BJP leader R Ashoka (File photo) NEW DELHI: Karnataka leader of opposition and BJP leader R Ashoka on Monday confirmed that he and state BJP president BY Vijayendra will meet the party’s national president Nitin Nabin in Delhi on June 23 to brief him on the alleged cross-voting by BJP MLAs during last week’s MLC…
