Colombia votes in presidential election that could redefine relations with US
The election is held after months of public recrimination between current left-wing President Gustavo Petro and his US counterpart Donald Trump. Source link
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Rujuta Diwekar shares 3 golden rules for men who want to get married
“Wile marriage is optional, married men tend to live longer, healthier and happier than unmarried men. Ensure that you are good marriage material by learning household work, strive for work-life balance, and rise above the noise of “being a man”… Most importantly, know what imposing your beliefs, be it religious, financial, social, on your spouse…
As Deaths From U.S. Boat Strikes Pass 200, Locals Tally an Even Greater Cost
Residents of coastal communities in Colombia and Ecuador said the airstrike campaign was making many reconsider anything involving the ocean as a livelihood. Source link
Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?
The BBC challenged Americans to spell words used in the last three Scripps National Spelling Bee competitions. Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker. He defeated 12-year-old Ishaan Gupta, who spelled 25 words correctly. Parikh won out against 247 spellers competing in…
Raising Socially Aware Kids: Raising socially aware and respectful kids: 5 small lessons that shape kind human beings
Understanding feelings, empathising experiences, and respecting perspectives are some values that help one connect with others. In a world where connection matters more than ever, raising children who are socially aware and respectful is crucial. These qualities are built through everyday conversations, observations, and experiences. Most importantly, parents play a crucial role in developing these…
The Best Way to Clean Glasses, According to Experts
We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often you should wash your hair and more. If you wear glasses, you know just how…
Where Is Toronto’s Best Party? Try the Basement.
Millennials who yearn for a bygone era of dancing that feels pure and more organic are bringing back the basement jam, popularized decades ago by Toronto’s Caribbean diaspora. Source link
Japan’s defence minister denies militarism and criticises China’s ‘huge arsenal’
Japan has been steadily increasing its defence budget, setting spending records for 12 consecutive years. Its latest budget, approved in December by its cabinet, is for more than 9 trillion yen ($57bn, £42bn) – moving the country closer to its target of spending 2% of its GDP on the military. Source link
8 Tier-II cities emerging as real estate investment powerhouses
Visakhapatnam, commonly known as Vizag, is emerging as a major investment destination on India’s eastern coast. The city’s port-based economy, industrial expansion and growing IT presence have contributed to rising real estate demand. Infrastructure improvements and government initiatives are further enhancing its attractiveness for both residential and commercial investments. Tier-II cities are rapidly emerging as…
18 Best Bar Soaps, Tested by Editors
For years I avoided bar soaps because I only associated them with my skin feeling tight and dry, something I wanted to avoid at any cost. Instead, I relied on liquid body washes or shower oils. While reporting and testing bar soaps for this story, I noticed a shift in many of their formulas —…