“Elephants and dromedaries in the streets… looked drugged as hell”: The experience that left this foreign traveller uncomfortable |

Travelling to any foreign place can be overwhelming, with unfamiliar customs, new languages, different food habits, and the list can go on. And then there are some destinations that have the potential to amplify that feeling, not because they are unwelcoming, but because they operate at an intensity that few places can match.Likewise, travel accounts…

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Wall Street dips as US-Israeli strikes on Iran push oil higher; Dow Jones down 0.7%, S&P500 dips 0.5%

Wall Street opened lower on Monday as the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran escalated across the Middle East, sending oil prices sharply higher.About 20 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.7 percent at 48,661.35. The S&P 500 lost 0.5 percent to 6,845.44, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 0.4 percent to…

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AP Dhillon and Abhishek Sharma celebrate Lohri together: ‘Shoutout to…’ – Pics |

Singer AP Dhillon and cricketer Abhishek Sharma celebrated Lohri together in Chandigarh, Sharma’s hometown. The duo shared photos of themselves flying kites on a rooftop, showcasing their festive spirit. This heartwarming reunion, highlighting their close friendship, delighted fans who praised the ‘unforgettable duo’ and their festive cheer. As Lohri festivities blazed with full energy, singer…

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What India learned, and what it still needs to do

Epidemiology is related to unanswered questions, but also to unquestioned answers. International Day of Epidemic Preparedness emphasizes the importance of prevention, early detection, and collaborative efforts to combat epidemics. In India, a nation of 1.4 billion people characterized by densely populated cities, the ability to collect weekly district-level reports and support early outbreak detection is…

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