Representative image of historical coins spilling out of a broken bowl in a kitchen (AI generated) When Robert and Betty Fooks bought South Poorton Farm in West Dorset in 2019, they knew the 17th-century long house would need extensive work before it felt like home. What they did not expect was to find a piece…
When India imports goods (such as gold), it pays for it in dollars. The more a product is imported (both in value and quantity), the more the requirement for dollars. (AI image) Gold may be a safe haven asset but India’s love for the yellow metal is adding pressure to its foreign exchange reserves buffer…
NEW DELHI: India is preparing to send ships through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to secure crude oil and energy cargoes from Middle Eastern suppliers as disruptions caused by the Iran war continue to strain global energy markets, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter.The report said the plans have…
To grasp why Kalavryta feels so distinct from other alpine spots, you have to rewind to December 1943. Following skirmishes between Greek resistance fighters and German troops, the German military triggered ‘Operation Kalavryta’. They burned surrounding villages and murdered civilians, but when they arrived in Kalavryta, they promised the locals they were safe. That was…
The town of Nahant during a breezy spring day.Photo credit: Canva In 2018, Northeastern University announced plans for a major marine science expansion on Nahant, a small, densely built peninsula northeast of Boston. The proposal included up to 55,000 square feet of new research and teaching space on a 12-acre coastal parcel that many residents…
Chud the Builder’s bond revoked after new footage emerges in Tennessee shooting case (Image via Getty) Dalton Eatherly, the controversial livestreamer known online as “Chud the Builder,” suffered a major setback in court on June 17 after a Tennessee judge revoked his bond in a separate misdemeanor case. The decision came during a Davidson County…
Last week, the combined market capitalisation of nine of the top 10 most valued firms fell by Rs 3.12 lakh crore, with Reliance Industries registering the sharpest decline.Broader market sentiments also remained weak with the 30-share BSE Sensex dropping 2,090.2 points, or 2.7%, while the 50-share NSE Nifty slipped 532.65 points, or 2.2%.“Markets ended the…
Heavy rains caused widespread waterlogging and transport disruptions across the city. Newly built infrastructure faced scrutiny after facing its first monsoon test PUNE: The city witnessed a delayed monsoon this year, which meant the civic body had an extra month to prepare for the monsoon. Yet when the rains finally arrived, Pune once again found…
Epsom salt for plants: How to use it for tomatoes, roses, houseplants, and lawns ( PC: AI Generated) Epsom salt has become a popular gardening staple, especially among people looking for simple ways to care for plants at home. It is a naturally occurring compound of magnesium and sulphate, and gardeners use it as a…
What was meant to be a memorable island vacation turned into a nightmare for Indian travellers abroad. A tragedy hit on July 11 when a tourist speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four Vietnamese crew members capsized shortly after departing from May Rut Island, a small tropical island off Vietnam’s famous Phu Quoc Island. As…