There are many hill stations in India, but the popular destinations get crowded during the weekends and holiday seasons. People searching for a peaceful escape in the mountains with misty surroundings, fresh air, and beautiful views should visit some of the lesser-known hill stations where they can find scenic landscapes, beautiful weather, walks in nature,…
NEW DELHI: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has penalised cash-strapped SpiceJet for “deploying deceptive “dark patterns” on its flight booking platform,” Union consumer affairs minister Prahlad Joshi said on X Friday. The airline has been directed to “permanently discontinue default-consent practices.”The violations found by CCPA include: “Automatic enrolment into SpiceClub. Pre-selected consent for promotional…
NEW DELHI: Has BJP cracked the code for passage of the Delimitation Bill? Perhaps, yes. As the NDA government gears up for the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, the winds seem to be changing. In April, a united opposition had prevented the passage of Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, but three months later, now many…
Amanda Vernaci created a hockey rink in her basement over three months (Picture: Amanda Vernaci) Amanda Vernaci, DIY content creator spent three months transforming the lower level of her home into a hockey-inspired play area for her two young sons. The project cost around $17,000, but Vernaci says she has no regrets.For her, the value…
In the far north of Benin, inside Pendjari National Park, a quiet story of resilience is unfolding. It’s not just about wildlife or data points—it’s about big cats holding on in a landscape shaped by conflict, poverty, and courage.Pendjari sits within the vast W‑Arly‑Pendjari (WAP) Complex, a mosaic of protected areas stretching across Benin, Burkina…
The US government is now reportedly considering a $100,000 bond requirement for individuals applying for lawful permanent residence in the United States. According to a report by The Hill, this upcoming meanie of the Trump administration is aimed at ensuring that the immigrants are financially self-sufficient and that they don’t burden public assistance programs. Tommy…
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s much awaited film, ‘Jana Nayagan’ was about release in theatres in January this year, is now finally set to hit the big screens on July 23, after a long wait due to censorship issues. Recently, the makers have now confirmed that the film has gone through several changes. Producer confirms new…
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal (Image credit: Joan Monfort) Some stories are too unbelievable to be written. Yet, football has produced one. Nineteen years after Lionel Messi first met Lamine Yamal during a charity photoshoot in Barcelona, the two will stand on opposite sides in the FIFA World Cup final. Argentina and Spain will battle…
Drones speed up TB diagnosis NEW DELHI: Using drones to transport sputum samples from remote villages to tuberculosis (TB) testing centres can cut the time taken to diagnose the disease by nearly two-thirds while almost eliminating patients’ travel costs, according to a first-of-its-kind Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) study conducted under its i-DRONE initiative.The…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during a public meeting, in Jalandhar, Punjab. (@NarendraModi/YT via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday targeted Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over several issues at a rally in Jalandhar, months ahead of the state assembly elections due early next year.Accusing AAP leaders of…