Life
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Scots train ancient dog breed to deter sea eagle attacks
Once driven to extinction across the British Isles, sea eagles have been successfully reintroduced in recent decades but are increasingly blamed for ravaging lambs left to roam the countryside
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A new variety of avocado could help us reduce food waste
To reduce avocado waste and also minimise the impact of their cultivation, the University of California has spent half a century working on a new variety
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A Bittersweet Independence: How an economic enterprise took over India and a political coalition claimed it back after 200 years
Overwhelming even the long trajectory of the oppressive British Raj, the cementing of a communal divide which was the tragic legacy of Partition, continues to wrathfully shadow an independent India, a bittersweet dream that haunts the waking hours of the progressive Indian
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What can the superhero Rajinikanth not do for the masses onscreen?
Rajini's new movie on screen is called Jailer, but his fans know that he releases them—even if momentarily—from their troubles and into feelings of ecstatic abandon in darkened halls
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Saudi Pro League kicks off; hoping the world is watching
Clubs in the oil-rich Gulf state have lured global stars, with Karim Benzema, Jordan Henderson and Sadio Mane among those following in Cristiano Ronaldo's footsteps
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From Dubai to New York City, the world's most picturesque cities to explore at night
From taking in the glittering billboards of Time Square to admiring the cityscape from Marina Bay Sands, here are the most picturesque cities to explore at night
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AI bots need consent to use our material: News groups
Media organisations including AFP, Getty Images and the Associated Press said in an open letter that AI tools risk shattering their business models, flooding the web with misinformation and breaking copyright laws
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World's largest cruise ship to set sail as the industry rebounds
Royal Caribbean's luxurious new vessel Icon of the Seas is nearing completion in the Turku shipyard on Finland's southwestern coast, its maiden voyage scheduled for January 2024
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World Tribal Day 2023: Youth as the agents of change
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed every year on August 9 to promote and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. The theme for 2023 is 'Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-Determination'. Here's a glance at the lives of tribals in contemporary times
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Born in New York's Bronx before dominating the globe, hip-hop turns 50
This year, hip-hop turns 50, an anniversary that's offered its elders, its fans and the city that birthed it a milepost to reflect on its cultural weight
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Top 5 of the world's best beaches in 2023: From Lucky Bay Down Under to Cook Islands
From Australia to Seychelles, here is where to explore some of the best beaches on the planet