There is something slightly unusual about an island sitting inside a lake. Unlike ocean islands, these pieces of land are enclosed by freshwater, often hidden within vast inland landscapes that many people never associate with islands at all. Some are remote wildernesses, others support towns, roads and centuries-old communities. A few are so large that…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday, April 14, revised and upgraded India’s growth projection to 6.5% for the financial year 2026-27, which means an additional 0.1 percentage point hike in the gross domestic product (GDP) from the previous projection, made in January. Road construction on at Balapur Dolkarpada village in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. (AFP…
The WNBA has featured several memorable friendships over the years, and the bond between Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers has certainly stood out in recent years. Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers continue to maintain a close friendship despite competing against each other on the court. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Bueckers plays as a guard…
President Donald Trump waves as he walks to board Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said the Strait of Hormuz “will open with or without Iran,” ahead of ceasefire talks with Tehran scheduled in…
Jennifer Lopez is taking a thrilling trip back to her ‘Maid in Manhattan’ roots with her upcoming R-rated romantic comedy, ‘Office Romance,’ where she stars alongside Brett Goldstein. Taking to social media, Lopez teased fans with hints of a more audacious, grown-up twist on the rom-com formula, invoking the playful spirit of films like ‘Knocked…
Mumbai: The Bombay high court on Tuesday adjourned to 2046 a defamation suit for Rs 20 crore against managing committee members of a south Mumbai housing society by a senior citizen, now aged almost 90, and her daughter. “I do not wish to state anything further except that this matter should not be taken up…
What once felt like stepping into a weekend dream: buzzing food courts, lively movie halls, bags in hand after a shopping spree, now feels strangely hollow. Walk in today, and the lights are still on, the escalators still moving… but where is everyone?Welcome to India’s ghost malls, where you will find shops still open, food…
David Attenborough is among the most recognised broadcasters in the world, admired for his calm narration and deep connection with the natural environment. Born on 8 May 1926 in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, he has spent most of his life bringing the wonders of the natural world to global audiences. Through decades of documentary filmmaking, he…
Italian YouTuber Zazza is escorted by two policemen, who watch over him amid the lawless streets. High in the Peruvian Andes, more than 5,000 metres above sea level, sits La Rinconada, a settlement widely described as the highest permanent city on Earth. Around 50,000 people live there, scattered across a bleak landscape of corrugated metal…
‘Sita Ramam’ star Mrunal Thakur recently shared a lively behind-the-scenes video from the shoot of the song “Chunari Chunari” for her upcoming film ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’. The video gave audiences a look at the vibrant shoot environment. It included dance rehearsals, light-hearted moments, and interactions among the cast. The actress posted the…
