How much snow did New York City get? Deadly travel conditions, power outages, and what to know about the winter stormA powerful nor'easter has dumped over 15 inches of snow in New York City and more than 22 inches on Long Island, leading to widespread trav...
23 Feb, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
NYC Snow Day: Will schools reopen tomorrow in New York? Here's what you need to knowNew York City schools enjoyed a traditional snow day Monday, a rare occurrence since the pandemic shifted to remote learning. Mayor Mamdani...
23 Feb, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Is Elon Musk on the verge of buying the Seattle Seahawks? Reports spark speculation—what we know so farSocial media buzz surrounds Elon Musk's alleged interest in buying the Seattle Seahawks, with a viral post claiming his intent. However, cr...
23 Feb, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Supreme Court of the United States strikes down Trump tariffs — here’s which levies are affectedThe nation's highest court has ruled against President Donald Trump's broad tariffs. The decision invalidates taxes imposed using an emerge...
20 Feb, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Employee says people should go to office at least 3 days a week because it’s good for society — sparks debate over remote workA lively online debate erupts over returning to the office. One view argues it's a societal need for social cohesion. Others counter that r...
20 Feb, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Researchers develop nasal vaccine offering wide protection against viruses and bacteria in miceStanford Medicine researchers have developed a novel nasal vaccine that provides mice with broad protection against respiratory viruses, ba...
20 Feb, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Half-daylight saving time? A new bill explains the idea—and why it’s gaining attentionA new bill, The Daylight Act of 2026, proposes shifting U.S. time zones forward by 30 minutes permanently, eliminating the twice-yearly clo...
20 Feb, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Top analyst says Prince Andrew's arrest could force King Charles to consider stepping asideA CNN royal commentator warns that Prince Andrew's recent arrest in the UK could cast a significant shadow over King Charles III's reign. T...
20 Feb, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Word of the Day: SusurrationDiscover the word 'susurration', a beautiful term for soft, whispering sounds. It captures the gentle rustle of leaves or quiet murmurs. Th...
20 Feb, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Word of the Day: PsithurismWord of the Day: Psithurism reflects that not all meaningful experiences are loud or urgent. Some exist only if we pause long enough to not...
02 Feb, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Breather between breathtaking and breathfulnessTrishla Jain tells Indrajit Hazra about her upcoming exhibition, ‘The Quiet Interlude’, where the creative process itself takes form on can...
03 Apr, 2025, 04.26 PM IST
Listen to the fan's humThere is more than we can think of in the comforting and soothing qualities of a ceiling fan's gentle hum and breeze. The fan's rhythmic so...
26 Sep, 2024, 11.22 PM IST
Watch & listen to the wind through treesDuring Diwali, escaping the city noise allows you to experience the enchanting sound of wind through trees, known as psithurism. This audit...
10 Nov, 2023, 11.08 PM IST
Wearing a wristwatchThe wristwatch is no longer a necessity. The corner of a mobile phone screen can do the temporal job of measuring time. But the very beauty...
28 Aug, 2023, 11.05 PM IST
A watered down relationship: Monsoon used to be eagerly awaited. Why is it now dreaded?Rain used to be a time of joy and passion — a reaffirmation of life — immortalised by our intense monsoon ragas and lyrical poetry down the...
04 Sep, 2021, 08.46 AM IST
Hold your hot air, New Zealand cows!A satellite plans to track heavy emission among the bovine population.
24 Apr, 2021, 11.26 AM IST
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West Lake in the centre of Hanoi is within walking distance of our hotel. What makes the 1,400-year-old Tran Quoc Pagoda nearby special for...
24 Feb, 2014, 05.07 AM IST