During World War I, zinc mining helped Rush, Arkansas, grow to 2,000 to 3,000 residents; by 1920, its population had fallen to 344, and mining ruins remain along the Buffalo RiverRush, Arkansas, experienced a boom during World War I, driven by high zinc demand which transformed it into a bustling mining hub. Essentia...
18 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Bedbugs on a Qantas flight: Passengers report insects crawling on clothes, shoes and blankets, return service gets canceledTravellers reported bedbugs in a 17-hour-flight flying to Rome from Perth. Passengers said that insects were crawling everywhere from their...
17 Oct, 2026, 09.04 PM IST
US puts military in ready mode for possible new strikes on Iran: ReportTrump has instructed the Pentagon to prepare for possible military strikes against Iran, but no final decision has been made. The US milita...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
British Airways trims economy, unveils world’s biggest business class cabin on upgraded A380British Airways is overhauling its Airbus A380 fleet with new cabins, upgraded dining and more premium seating, cutting total capacity from...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Your car knows where you go. Insurers, lenders and automakers want to know tooConnected cars continuously generate data regarding various attributes like location, driving patterns, and vehicle diagnostics. This data ...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
Free flight upgrade without paying extra: Traveller reveals one simple trick that may help you get a better seatGetting a better seat on a flight does not always mean paying extra or using airline miles. One traveller has revealed a simple approach he...
29 Sep, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
India’s skies have a new economy-business class divide, report showsEconomy airfares rose sharply across India's busiest domestic routes in early 2026, while business-class fares, conversely, experienced sig...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
In 2012, Kevin McCloud built a tiny woodland home from salvaged materials; a year later, he moved and upgraded it on a Somerset cliff using waste-powered electricityBritish designer Kevin McCloud has crafted an off-grid cabin utilizing salvaged materials, long before the tiny home trend gained traction....
10 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Psychology says people who use extra-large headphones on flights aren't necessarily antisocial: What this habit may mean?Psychology says people who use extra-large headphones on flights aren't necessarily antisocial. The habit can help passengers manage noise,...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Kia enters India’s hybrid passenger vehicle market with 3-row SUV SorentoKia India has launched its new Sorento SUV, marking its entry into the hybrid vehicle market. The premium three-row sport-utility vehicle i...
05 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Water, water everywhere: Grand Canyon's flood paradox leaves South Rim high and dryDeadly flooding at Grand Canyon has severed the South Rim's water supply. This event has caused indefinite lodging closures and economic da...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Air India receives delivery of fourth custom made B787-9 Dreamliner as VT-AWD lands in DelhiAir India welcomed its fourth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Delhi. This new addition supports the airline's ongoing fleet modernizati...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
Air India teases another new Boeing 787-9 from EverettAir India has teased the arrival of another Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. This development marks another step in the airline's ongoing ...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
America's ghost towns hide old mines, abandoned buildings and eerie stories; these 10 forgotten places offer a haunting road trip through the nation's past, from coast to coastAmerica's ghost towns serve as intriguing windows into bygone eras. Many of these towns disappeared when economic prosperity waned or when ...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
IndiGo bets on small biz class, dense economy seating for long-haul flightsIndiGo plans a high-density economy layout for its long-haul European flights. This strategy aims to sell more seats and protect its cost s...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
IndiGo to offer lie-flat business class, dense economy on long-haul routesIndiGo will unveil a compact yet premium economy cabin for its European flights. The airline's new Airbus A350s will showcase 333 economy s...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
Air India to offer premium economy cabins on domestic, short-haul international routesAir India has announced the introduction of a premium economy cabin experience on both domestic and short-haul international routes. This w...
19 Jun, 2024, 01.04 PM IST