Life
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Greatest show on Earth returns
At its best and its worst, the FIFA World Cup is more thrilling than any other event can conjure up. A live performance unequalled in its vigour and trickery, the thralling geometry of its movement a mere foil to the violent earnestness of its combat. From 1930 to 2022, from Pele to Zidane to Mbappe, here's a walk down the lanes of the history of the beautiful game
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Brazil or Germany or Argentina, who India's top CEOs and celebrities are cheering for
From Nikhil Kamath of Zerodha to cricketer Shreyas Iyer to artist Armaan Malik, who's who of Indian glitterati have picked their favourites ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 kick-off in Qatar in November
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Momijigari: Japanese tradition of leaf hunting
Momijigari means 'red leaves hunting,' from the word momiji for the famous red tone of the maple leaves. It is as important as the contemplation of cherry blossoms (a tradition known as hanami) in springtime
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Despite inflation, literature lovers don't plan to cut down on book purchases
Many say that they are ready to give up certain expenses deemed superfluous, such as outings and leisure activities. But for literature lovers, there is no question of cutting expenses related to their preferred pastime
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Football: A social and gender tool empowering girls in rural India
Girls from under-resourced communities in rural India are using the sport to navigate everyday freedoms, access education and assert personal agency. How far can the game take them in the fight against patriarchy, poverty and social ills?
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Fat Bear Week heavyweight contest grips North American web users
Each year, Katmai National Park in the US state of Alaska holds a contest to raise awareness about the protection of Alaska's brown bears. Everyone can vote online until October 11—a day also known as Fat Bear Tuesday—in honour of these massive creatures who call this region of the Great North home
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Pre-loved items are taking pride of place in wardrobes
Synonymous with sustainability, accessibility and exclusivity, second-hand clothes could even account for more than a quarter of the average second-hand shopper's wardrobe by next year
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Spore the merrier: Mushrooms grown on Belgian beer are in great demand
The high-end fungi grown by a Brussels firm, Eclo, in a disused abattoir are finding their way to gourmet customers—while boosting the circular economy
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As Iraq's concrete jungle swelters, ancient stone houses stay cool
Tracing its roots back 2,700 years, the picturesque Kurdish town of Akre says it is better adapted to the modern-day perils of climate change than other parts of Iraq
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Live and Let Buy: James Bond auction nets record haul for charity
A James Bond sale in London featuring the fictional superspy's Aston Martin cars, suits and wristwatch has raised £6.9 million ($7.8 million) for charity—more than all previous 007 sales at the auction house combined
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10 most picturesque cycling routes worldwide, according to Instagram
British tour operator Explore Worldwide compiled a list of more than 100 scenic cycling routes around the world and picked the top 10 winners