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"BJP has turned Goa into its piggy bank": Congress leader Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi accused the BJP of electoral malpractice while addressing issues related to corruption and unemployment in Goa. He claimed tha...- Pakistan seals 200-year-old Hindu temple after bid to demolish it for plazaAuthorities in Pakistan have secured a historic Hindu temple following protests by local residents and civil society members against its de...
- The Plaza Hotel, which Donald Trump drove into bankruptcy and sold at an $83 million loss in 1995, to shut its doors until 2031The iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City will undergo a major restoration, with closures planned from January 2027 to 2031. Fairmont Hotels ...
- India must leverage AI, cultural soft power to shape global media industry: Rajan NavaniIndia has the potential to leverage its cultural heritage and creative capabilities for economic growth in various sectors. Rajan Navani em...
- India must seek UNESCO tag for ports to mark oceanic journeys of girmitiyas: Fiji envoyFiji's High Commissioner to India, Jagnnath Sami, has urged the Centre to consider seeking UNESCO World Heritage recognition for Kolkata, V...
- BJP to contest all 209 wards in Kolkata civic poll, open to fielding eminent citizens, youthsThe BJP is gearing up to contest all 209 seats in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections, prioritizing the inclusion of professionals ...
- Govt plans Rs 2,500 crore direct infra investment in Bengal tourism sectorThe West Bengal government is set to invest over Rs 2,500 crore in tourism infrastructure. Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh highlighted this ...
- Checking in to historyHotels with History is a captivating podcast exploring the storied past of luxury hotels worldwide. In this episode, the spotlight is on Th...
- Oberoi Hotels to open luxury resort in Saudi Arabia’s Wadi Safar in 2027Oberoi Hotels & Resorts will open The Oberoi Sukoonvilas in Wadi Safar, Saudi Arabia in 2027. The luxury resort is located around 30 minute...
- For long-term investors who know and accept that more trouble might be on the way: 5 mid-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 32%Headwinds continue to hit both the global and domestic markets. As the situation is unlikely to improve anytime soon, we may see a further ...
- Tee brews: Putting enthusiasts draw up blueprint for an 18-hole golf course in ArunachalTheir bigger objective is to put Arunachal on the international golf map, with golfers from Japan and South Korea flying in to experience a...
- In 1899, a Swiss city built a railway powered by wastewater; wastewater makes one car heavy enough to pull the other uphill without using a motorOpened in 1899, Fribourg's funicular uniquely connects the upper and lower districts by harnessing the power of gravity and wastewater rath...
- Shah Rukh Khan’s Rs 200 crore home Mannat is a 27,000-square-foot mansion the Khans rebuilt around its 200-year-old heritage shell, with diamond nameplates, art gym, swimming pool and private theatreSRK’s splendid house, Mannat, is now a cultural landmark in Mumbai. The house reportedly had royal origins. Before the superstar bought the...
- Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh to move into Rs 119 crore sea-facing quadruplex spread across four floors, featuring a 1,300 sq ft terrace with panoramic Arabian Sea views and located just a street away from Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat and Salman Khan’s Galaxy ApartmentsRanveer Singh and Deepika Padukone house tour: The couple have acquired another luxury property in Mumbai. Their Bandra mansion, a sea-faci...
- In 1912, Jennie Butchart began filling an exhausted quarry with soil brought by horse and cart in British Columbia; the project grew into a garden recognised as a national historic siteIn 1904, Jennie Butchart reimagined a former quarry, crafting an exquisite garden paradise that is still maintained by her family. Over the...
- In 1921, Simon Rodia, an Italian immigrant began building towers in his Los Angeles yard; 33 years later, his handmade creation included a tower more than 99 feet highIn 1921, Italian immigrant Sabato “Simon” Rodia began an ambitious project on his small property in Los Angeles. Working alone during night...
- In 1994, Tom Cruise built a 10,000-sq-ft home on his Colorado ranch; 27 years later, the 320-acre retreat sold for $39.5 millionIn 1994, Tom Cruise built a sprawling 10,000-square-foot home on his Colorado ranch. The property offered privacy, mountain views and plent...
- AI presents opportunity to stimulate economic growth: BRICS countriesBRICS leaders on Saturday recognised artificial intelligence as a major opportunity for economic growth and sustainable development, while ...
- BRICS leaders oppose 'punitive, discriminatory' carbon border taxesBRICS leaders opposed unilateral measures like carbon border adjustments. They agreed to expand cooperation on intellectual property rights...
- In 1962, Marilyn Monroe bought her only home for $75,000. The Los Angeles house became her final residence and narrowly escaped demolition decades laterMarilyn Monroe's cherished Brentwood residence, threatened with demolition, garnered significant attention from fans and historians advocat...
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