Life
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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
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Women prefer working remotely, even if it means turning down a dream job
Carried out among 2,000 British adults, the survey reveals that women are more likely than men to turn down a job if it involves going to the office every day
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Why has a coup in Niger rattled global powers?
A coup in the one of the world's poorest countries which is also the seventh-largest producer of uranium, may open the doors to a Al-Qaeda and ISIS stronghold that runs amok in neighbouring regions and a reliance on Russia as US and allies impose sanctions
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Would you pay the 'true' climate cost for food?
What carbon footprint is involved in producing foods like sausages, mozzarella, fruit-flavoured yoghurts or plant-based meat alternatives? Will you pay the environmental cost of procuring these food items?