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July 11, 2025 11:25 AM

Original Birkin bag sells at auction for record $10 million

The original bag custom-made for actress Jane Birkin, which became one of the era-defining designs of the 20th century, was sold in Paris on Thursday for a record 8.6 million euros ($10.04 million), auctioneer Sotheby's said. According to ...

July 10, 2025 5:25 PM

Cleaner, safer, healthier: Eat Right India’s journey to nourish a billion plates

With over 12 lakh food handlers trained, hundreds of railway stations and street food hubs certified for hygiene, and lakhs of litres of used cooking oil converted into biodiesel, the Eat Right India initiative continues to reshape the country’s fo...

July 8, 2025 1:15 AM

PM Modi gifts symbols of India’s cultural heritage to world leaders on five-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India’s rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship by presenting symbolic, handcrafted gifts to global leaders during his ongoing five-nation tour, reflecting the country’s artistic legacy and spiritual ...

July 4, 2025 1:26 PM

Archaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city that linked coast and Andes

Archaeologists on Thursday unveiled a 3,500-year-old city in Peru that likely served as a trading hub linking Pacific coast cultures with those in the Andes and Amazon, flourishing around the same time as early civilizations in the Middle East and As...

July 4, 2025 2:10 AM

‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ actor Michael Madsen dies at 67

Michael Madsen, an actor who appeared in dozens of films including “Reservoir Dogs” and “Thelma & Louise,” has died at age 67, his representatives said on Thursday. Madsen died of cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, California, his man...

July 3, 2025 12:35 PM

Manga doomsday prediction spooks tourists to Japan

Viral rumours of impending disaster stemming from a comic book prediction have taken the sheen off Japan's tourism boom, with some airlines cancelling flights from Hong Kong where passengers numbers have plunged. Japan has seen record numbers of...

June 30, 2025 12:41 PM

Char Dham Yatra resumes after 24-hour suspension amid heavy rainfall

The Char Dham Yatra resumed on Monday after a 24-hour suspension was lifted, officials said, as weather conditions slightly improved in parts of Uttarakhand. The pilgrimage had been halted due to continuous rainfall and the heightened risk of landsli...

June 27, 2025 3:50 PM

Celebrities converge on Venice for Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez wedding gala

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez began three days of lavish wedding celebrations in Venice on Thursday with tight security shielding their VIP guests from protesters. Bill Gates, Orlando Bloom and the Queen of Jordan were amon...

June 27, 2025 2:48 PM

148th Jagannath Rath yatra rolls through Ahmedabad

The 148th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced in Ahmedabad on Friday, seamlessly blending centuries-old tradition with state-of-the-art security arrangements. Held annually on Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya (Ashadhi Bij), the Rath Yatra is India’s seco...

June 27, 2025 2:49 PM

World famous Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra begins today

A large crowd of devotees has gathered at the Jagannath Temple in Puri as the grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath begins today. Also known as the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, this major Hindu festival is celebrated annually in Odisha with...

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