Life
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From Moidams in India to archaeological site of Gedi, discover UNESCO's latest World Heritage treasures
24 new destinations have just been inscribed from Beijing Central Axis in China to Schwerin Residence Ensemble in Germany
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Here's how to shine like a boss in online meetings
A British study, recently published in the Academy of Management Journal, outlines the keys to standing out as a leader on video calls
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Corporates and HNIs have given a push to pickleball: Gaurav Natekar
Natekar, founder and CEO of the freshly minted World Pickleball League, on the rapid spread of the sport, and how it's now going beyond metros
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South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer: report
For two decades, air pollution has increased annually in South Asia, but satellite data for 2022-the most recent year available-showed a surprise 18 percent fall
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Paris Paralympics open in blaze of hope and inclusivity
French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Games open during a ceremony in a balmy Place de la Concorde in central Paris—the first time a Paralympic opening ceremony has taken place away from the main stadium
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Japanese scramble to buy beloved rice as shortages bite
Rice shelves in some stores emptied, or stocks were rationed after a government warning this month—since lifted—of a possible "megaquake", as well as several typhoons and the annual Obon holiday
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Ikea testing online second-hand furniture marketplace
Called Ikea Preowned, the marketplace opened for a trial period this summer and will continue until December, the company said
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Top-ranked destinations for digital nomads in 2024
A recent report evaluated 12 key factors to determine the top destinations for digital nomads
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Britain embraces 'set-jetting' trend
Movies and television series have become the leading source of travel inspiration, ahead of social networks, according to online travel group Expedia
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Venice Film Festival: City of Canals to get a surge of star power, from Lady Gaga to Brad Pitt, George Clooney
With 21 films vying for the top Golden Lion prize, the 81st edition of the prestigious festival kicks off Wednesday, with Lady Gaga, Daniel Craig and Brad Pitt expected on the red carpet during the 10-day affair
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Superboys of Malegaon: India's homemade superhero star strikes Bollywood fame
Shaikh Nasir and his old crew are readying for the big-budget Bollywood treatment—not to remake the movie, but a film inspired by the director's determination