Under the cold waters of the Baltic Sea off the Åland Islands, researchers made a surprising archaeological find that provides a rare glimpse into 19th-century brewing. During a shipwreck excavation, divers recovered several bottles of beer from a schooner that sank in the 1840s. There were more than 150 bottles of champagne and five bottles…
This is one of the most essential things that we check while planning a trip. And the first thing that we do is check out apps, or say third-party booking platforms, to find hotels that are under our budget, or whatever we are looking out for. Although these apps are often blamed for travel mishaps,…
For years, movie nights were a familiar weekend tradition. Families gathered around the television, friends planned outings to the cinema, and couples picked a film to watch together after a long week. It was simple, social, and something people looked forward to. But the way we consume entertainment has changed dramatically. Today, many weekends are…
Any interruption to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz poses a serious threat to international oil trade flows. Strait of Hormuz closure has sent shockwaves in global markets and with no signs of the US-Israel-Iran war de-escalating, oil prices have been climbing up. The expanding conflict in Iran has brought tanker movement through the Strait…
Pakistan’s bowler Shaheen Afridi during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Bangladesh and Pakistan, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (PTI Photo) In a match Pakistan had to win to stay in contention for the Super 8s of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, the Pakistan men’s cricket team left fast bowler Shaheen…
India’s services sector growth eased marginally in February as new business expansion slowed to a 13-month low, reflecting softer demand conditions and a rise in inflation, according to a monthly survey released on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index edged down to 58.1 in February from 58.5 in January. In…
MUMBAI: The rupee hit a record low of 92.36 against the dollar on Thursday after attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz pushed up crude prices, though the currency recovered to close at 92.19, down 15 paise from the previous session. It ended the session down 0.16%.Brent crude futures rose to a peak…
Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani celebrates after taking a wicket (AP Photo) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif said that if the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction had taken place after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani could have received bids of more than ₹20 crore.Muzarabani has been in great form, taking…
For centuries, traders, pilgrims and explorers crossed continents along the legendary Silk Road, carrying silk, spices, art and ideas between East and West. In 2026, that historic corridor will get a modern revival, this time in the form of a luxury rail expedition. Geographic Expeditions (GeoEx) is launching The Grand Silk Road by Train, a…
If it happens, it will become one of the most royal residential property sales in the history of India’s capital! Maharaja Manujendra Shah of Tehri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) is reportedly planning to sell his grand 3.2-acre estate in Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone (LBZ), New Delhi, for a whopping ₹1,000 crore. Though the deal is in advanced stages…