In the early autumn, over pizza and wine, I had a conversation with a dear friend. He’s Turkish. We were in Ayvalık, a small town on Turkey’s Aegean coast, talking about cultural imprints, when he suddenly paused and looked at me. “You know what?” he said. “Whenever I ask you how you are, you never…
These jet streams , steering storm systems across continents. Stronger (faster) jet streams can intensify storm systems, whereas weaker (slower) jet streams can stall storm systems, leading to prolonged rainfall and flooding. 2025’s intense summer of flooding Most summers, the polar jet stream into Canada and weakens considerably, leaving the continental US with calmer weather….
NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday triggered a controversy after he pulled the hijab of a woman doctor during an appointment letter distribution programme.A video shared by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on X shows Nitish on stage alongside deputy chief minister Samrat Choudhary and health minister Mangal Pandey.The incident took place…
Players from both Australia and England will wear black armbands at the third Ashes Test match at Adelaide Oval this week to commemorate the victims of Sunday’s shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Fifteen people died and many others sustained injuries after gunmen opened fire on crowds gathered in Sydney’s eastern suburbs to mark the first…
Luthra brothers Saurabh and Gaurav, co-owners of Goa’s ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub, detained in Thailand over the deadly club fire, being escorted at the airport ahead of their deportation to India, in Bangkok on December 16, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Thailand authorities on Tuesday (December 16, 2025) deported Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra,…
In 2025, dinosaurs were everywhere. In May, the BBC revived their landmark series Walking With Dinosaurs, while July saw the release of Jurassic World Rebirth, the seventh film in the extinction-proof Jurassic Park franchise. Rising auction prices for dinosaur skeletons were a . And a record-breaking number of visitors (6.3 million in 2024–2025) flocked to the…
Asian markets fell sharply on Tuesday, following Wall Street’s losses, as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of key US employment and inflation figures. Concerns over a potential tech bubble added to the cautious mood.Hong Kong’s HSI was trading at 25,139, down 489 or 1.91%. Nikkei also trimmed 673 points or 1.34% to 49,494….
A viral video revealed that fur-lined hoods on coats are meant for function, not just style. Content creator Jessica Alzamora demonstrated folding the hood inward to create a warm, wind-blocking cocoon. This practical styling hack, originally for extreme cold, can also look chic and intentional, proving winter fashion can be both warm and stylish. If…
KSH International IPO opens for public subscription: The initial public offering (IPO) of magnet winding wires manufacturer KSH International opened for public subscription today, Tuesday, December 16. With this maiden share sale, the company aims to raise ₹710 crore, comprising both a fresh issue and an offer for sale (OFS) of equity shares. …
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Pittsburgh Steelers put together four straight touchdown drives for the first time in seven years on the way to a dominant win over the Miami Dolphins, 28-15, on Monday night. The Steelers pick up a much-needed victory, as their 8-6 record keeps them atop the AFC…