Life
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Ravichandran Ashwin: India's Spin King who always stood out from the rest
One of India's modern spin legends, India's second-highest wicket-taker in Tests, calls time on his international career
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Ustad Zakir Hussain : Making magic with rhythm
Zakir Hussain, a tabla virtuoso, brought Indian classical music to the global stage, blending traditions with global influences to create masterpieces that transcend language and culture. His performances transformed the tabla from an accompanying instrument to a commanding presence in concert halls. The intricate rhythms produced by Hussain's fingers on the tabla evoke a cascade of taals, resembling choreographed firecrackers, laid over thundering low tones from his wrist. This is a tribute to his remarkable journey through images
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After vinyl, VHS tapes are making a comeback
After the successful comeback of vinyl and the more discreet return of the audio cassette, another multimedia medium of yesteryear could be poised to return in the form of the videotape
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One billion users, but controversies mount up for TikTok
The platform faces accusations of espionage in the United States, while the European Union has launched an investigation into claims it was used to sway Romania's presidential election
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EU consumers will only need one charger for all small electronics by the year-end
In compliance with the EU's "Common Charger Directive," manufacturers will be required to use USB-C-based chargers for smartphones and other portable electronics sold on the EU market from December 28, 2024
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Why pet-sitting is now a trendy job in Singapore
For many, pet-sitting is a way of supplementing their income. In Singapore, however, it is one of the most sought-after professions for job applicants
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Six of the best offbeat sports stories that dominated 2024
From Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's romance to a solar-powered car race in South Africa, here are six sports stories from 2024 you must know
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Portugal dreams of becoming medical cannabis hub
The country is fast becoming a European hub for medical cannabis, with its warm, temperate, subtropical climate—often compared to California's—making it an ideal place to grow the plant
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Java queens: Writing the coffee story, from farm to brew
India is the sixth largest coffee producer globally, contributing 3.2 percent of the world's coffee production—and many women in the industry are leading the way
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The way an athlete thinks can make or break them: Mugdha Bavare
The swimmer-turned-sports psychologist speaks about how she trains players-from Olympians to cricketers-to control their mind and maximise their performance potential
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All you need to know about Japanese sake
Here's how sake, a rice wine, is made, its myriad varieties, and its role in everyday life and traditions