Chinese proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Old proverbs have a habit of making big claims.They rarely sound cautious. They do not leave much room for exceptions. Instead, they present an idea in a way that people will remember and repeat.This Chinese saying does exactly that.“Marrying a woman eight years older guarantees…
Now, weeks after Iran allowed the partial reopening of the strait – under a ceasefire agreement with the US that is mostly holding – the sea is calm once more and fishermen are returning. One of them, Abdol Rahman, took the BBC through the strait for a close-up view of how the war has affected…
Summer is here, and the heat is relentless. Many of us rush straight for the air conditioner. But keeping your home cool doesn’t always mean cranking up the AC. Some ways are simple, sustainable, and surprisingly effective. Some might seem old-fashioned, but they work. Bamboo curtains, clay pots, and a few well-placed plants can make…
People walk near a sign outside of Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images A day after Anthropic sued the Trump administration for designating the artificial intelligence company a supply chain risk, Google is deepening its relationship with the Defense Department and expanding the role of its…
Persimmons, with their golden-hued skin and delectable taste, have captured hearts around the globe. Dominating the world stage, China produces a staggering 80% of these luscious fruits, thanks to its favorable climate and expansive agricultural lands that cater to an ever-growing local demand. Persimmons are bright, sweet fruits that feel like a little sun on…
Kikuo Hatakeyama, 72, has served as the mayor of Hachirogata in north-east Japan since 2008, but fell ill in February. Source link
When purchasing properties like land, flats, villas, plots, etc., in India, it is a major financial deal that needs to be properly verified from a legal point of view, as skipping certain crucial documents may lead to serious disputes, financial losses, etc., and even the ownership of the property may come into question. Therefore, it…
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children,” the quote stands true as we celebrate Earth Day today. But how many of us actually understand the true meaning behind this? While images of overcrowded hill stations dominate social media posts and travel feeds, a number of high-altitude villages…
Travelers in Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, US, on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images For budget conscious travelers, it’s gotten harder to escape the rising cost of airfare in recent weeks. Airlines are raising bag fees, adding fuel surcharges and cutting flight…
For centuries, rivers have played a role in shaping civilisations. They carved mountains, fed plains, divided regions, and shaped the way where cities would rise and trade would flourish. This is also one such river there long before bridges spanned its width, travellers travelled via ferries, or trains that halted at its banks. This river…