Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale
Yashoda and Krishna, painted by Raja Ravi Varma, beat a record set by an MF Husain work last year. Source link
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Google brings more Gemini AI features to Chrome browser
Jaque Silva | Nurphoto | Getty Images Google on Wednesday announced that it is bringing more of its Gemini AI features to its Chrome browser, the latest in the company’s efforts to put its new-age tech front and center for users. The Gemini-powered features include the image generation tool Nano Banana, Google’s “Personal Intelligence” feature…
K-pop fans gather in Seoul for comeback show
Some 260,000 fans are expected to watch K-pop stars BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since October 2022, in the historic heart of South Korea’s capital. BBC Seoul correspondent Jake Kwon has been speaking to BTS fans in Gwanghwamun Square ahead of the comeback concert. The seven K-pop stars – RM, Jin,…
Nigeria police deny reports of mass church abductions at weekend in north
Police in northern Nigeria say reports that worshippers were abducted on Sunday from churches in Kaduna state were false. In a joint statement with local government officials on Monday, Kaduna state police commissioner Alhaji Muhammad Rabiu described the information as “mere falsehood which is being peddled by conflict entrepreneurs who want to cause chaos”. Earlier,…
Tumbler Ridge mass shooting: What we know so far
Nine people have been killed and 25 injured in the shootings at a school and home in a rural community in western Canada. Source link
Chandramukhi vs Jyoti potatoes: Texture, taste, price and best uses that can completely change your Bengali cooking |
The potato is one of the primary ingredients used in the culinary arts of Bengal and has significance in various dishes. Used in different preparations and cooking techniques, this humble vegetable can be found in both daily and festival food. In most cases, choosing whether to purchase the Chandramukhi or Jyoti potato is done with…
Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat
The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime. Source link
Fat Signing Bonuses, and Concierge Service, for Family Doctors
In a country where a quarter of the population lacks a family doctor, Canadian communities compete in a zero-sum battle to recruit family doctors. Source link
Nancy Guthrie case baffles ex-FBI agents
When former FBI agent Katherine Schweit heard about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, her mind drifted to a crime that took place in rural Wisconsin more than two decades ago. An 88-year-old grandmother was abducted from her home in February 2003 and placed in the trunk of her car. Her abductor drove her to his…
India’s first Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to launch on 17 Jan: 5 things travellers need to know
India’s first and much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper train is all set to launch on this Saturday (17 January 2026). West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya mentioned during a press conference on Monday, as per PTI. He said the move will significantly boost connectivity in the North Bengal region. The day will mark a historic milestone…