Life
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Is planting trees to combat climate change 'complete nonsense'?
Mass tree planting schemes have been gaining ground for years as a way to suck carbon from the atmosphere at scale. But Bill Gates is far from alone in doubting the benefits of such ambitious plans
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All hail India's gold medal winners at the Asian Games - Part 1
A tally that seemed improbable at the beginning when the Hangzhou Asian Games began on September 25th, India's surprise wins in equestrian, sailing and rowing has taken its total to a record 100 medals at the ongoing Games. Here's a shoutout to the Indians on the podium with a gleaming gold, who made us proud
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Five things to know about 'Assassin's Creed'
As fans fete Thursday's release of the latest edition, "Assassin's Creed Mirage", here's a stock of the game's unique journey
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How the intricate motifs of Karuppur Kalamkari paintings transcend time, connecting us to shared human history
In Sikalnayakanpet, Thiruppanandal in Tamil Nadu, a family continues to breathe life into ancient, almost 1000-year-old eco-friendly techniques, creating pieces that depict stories of deities and nature
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Macau bets on China's 'Golden Week' holiday to stage comeback
Chinese travellers are expected to make more than 100 million daily trips during the annual national holiday—making it the "hottest" Golden Week ever, a state-backed tourism think tank predicted
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Michelin to rate hotels as well as restaurants
Michelin Guide is working to create an initial selection of 5,300 hotels across 120 countries, with the best due to receive their awards in the first half of 2024
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How pollution from cars is making it harder for bees to find flowers
Field experiments carried out by researchers at the University of Birmingham suggest that bees' ability to find flowers is hampered by air pollution
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Easing into a 'quiet weekend' could help workers make the most of their days off
For workers who don't have a four-day week, and when it's not always possible to take Friday off, planning for a "quiet weekend" could be a solution
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Before leaving for the Asian Games, I had manifested the gold medal: Rohan Bopanna
The tennis ace on his recent wins, secret of his longevity, friendship with 'legend' Sania Mirza, how the sport can be popularised in India, and mentoring youngsters
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Contrasting palette: Highlights of Paris Fashion Week Spring Summer 2024
The most anticipated show in the year's fashion calendar came to a close with Paris Fashion Week spring/summer 2024. The nine-day schedule witnessed the trend of quiet luxury with muted palettes woken up by a loud riot of colour, mocking and inspiring contrasting versions of feminism. Tiny hotpants and visible knickers have become a big trend at the SS24 shows—but whether the look will hit the high street next spring remains to be seen
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Assassin's Creed Mirage: Ubisoft's reset button?
The latest entry in the wildly popular "Assassin" franchise is released Thursday, to be followed in December by a game based on the hit "Avatar" films—which was originally scheduled to hit shelves a year ago