Life
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Mexican volcano crater home to 'unique' football pitch
The inactive Teoca volcano rises around 2,700 meters (roughly 8,900 feet) above sea level in the district of Xochimilco, a green lung in the southeast of the sprawling megacity. About ten teams belonging to an amateur league play in its crater on weekends
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In Brazil, stargazers escape cities in search of 'astro-tourism'
Desengano is Latin America's first "International Dark Sky Park," as designated by the global light pollution tracker DarkSky
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Why are world leaders pleading to get Taylor Swift to tour their countries?
Taylor Swift is not just on track to make the Eras tour the highest grossing concert series ever. When she plays in a town, the local economy sees a surge of activity. Here's all you need to know about Swiftonomics, Swiftflation and how much money Taylor Swift will pocket from the tour
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Japan's macho cheerleaders fight to save a tradition
The cheerleaders are part of a century-old tradition that some fear faces an existential crisis, with fewer students showing an interest in the hardcore art form
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The Anthropocene heralds disaster. Can humans change course?
Pacific island nations are ground zero for climate change impacts, and their plight embodies the sweeping environmental damage that is the hallmark of the era of humans, the Anthropocene
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MSG Sphere, World Aquatics Championships, sparring with sumo: Eye-catching photos of this week
The world never ceases to amaze us. This series of photos—a dance that mirrors itself in the water, a body that rejuvenates in an immersion in a mineral we can't do without—resonates beyond its description for a leisurely flip or a deep read this weekend
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All about Ozempic, the diabetes med turned weight-loss 'wonder drug'
From its therapeutic indications to its side effects, here's everything you need to know about this supposed weight-loss wonder drug, the success of which reflects the persistence of certain beauty ideals
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Why have companies decided to create tools to measure the financial cost of meetings?
Managers and employees alike complain that they devote too much time to this key aspect of professional life. This has prompted some companies to develop tools to combat so-called "meetingitis"
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Sacred simplicity and the Tamizh way of life
Eco-friendly resort Mantra Koodam is an ode to temple town Kumbakonam's legacy where rustic charm and historic opulence blend, and traditional agraharam streets guide you to your abode of calm
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Neither Gen Z nor Millennials, are Zillennials a thing?
Many young people born in the 1990s recognize themselves in this designation on social networks. But is this really a microgeneration in its own right, or is it just another concept invented by social media?
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Gastronomic gems of Michelin-starred Indian chefs
From Vikas Khanna to Vineet Bhatia, these visionary chefs captivate diners by presenting an extraordinary wealth of flavours and textures in a manner that is both distinctive and pioneering