International Tiger Day: Where tigers no longer roar: 8 countries that have lost their wild tigers, and what travellers can learn from their silence on this International Tigers Day |

Where tigers no longer roar For centuries, tigers roared across vast landscapes stretching from the Caspian forests of western Asia to the tropical jungles of Southeast Asia and the Indonesian islands. Today, that sound has disappeared from many of those places. As the world marks International Tiger Day on July 29, the conversation often focuses…

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Sania Mirza asked her parents what their Plan B was if tennis career failed; Her mother answered, “Get you ….” why parents must believe in their child’s dreams before preparing backups |

Sania Mirza with her father Imran Mirza at Wimbledon (Source: X/Imran Mirza) For most parents raising a child with exceptional talent, one question arrives sooner or later: Should they go all in on the dream? When the dream is as demanding as professional sport, the pressure becomes even greater. Should school take a back seat?…

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Iran launches ‘attempted surprise attack’ on American forces in Middle East, US military says

Iran has launched “multiple” ballistic missiles in an “attempted surprise attack” on American forces in the Middle East, the US military said, shattering a lull in the fighting. The attack occurred at 17:45 EDT (21:45 GMT) on Tuesday, with all missiles “successfully intercepted”, said US Central Command (Centcom), which did not disclose any locations of…

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The hidden purpose of clothespin holes: How this overlooked design helps clothes stay secure and reduces peg marks |

Clothespins have been a household essential for generations, yet few people give much thought to their design. At first glance, the small holes found on either side of a traditional wooden clothespin appear to serve no real purpose beyond holding the spring in place. In reality, these openings are part of a practical design that…

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