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September 20, 2024 7:31 PM

Ireland celebrates 75 years of diplomatic ties with India, announces cultural collaboration for ‘Durga Puja’

The Ireland Embassy in New Delhi is celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between Ireland and India. The embassy has announced a unique cultural collaboration for Kolkata's iconic Durga Puja festival, where Irish and Indian artists will jointl...

September 20, 2024 2:33 PM

As sales of Japan temples and shrines surge, a crackdown on bad-faith buyers

Benmou Suzuki's dilapidated 420-year-old temple, located deep in the forest near a tiny Japanese mountain village, hardly looks like prized real estate. Yet the monk was recently approached by two men, who said they were real estate brokers and want...

September 19, 2024 5:37 PM

Never-auctioned Monet ‘Water Lilies’ painting to lead auction in Hong Kong

A never-before-auctioned painting from French Impressionist painter Claude Monet's 'Water Lilies' series is expected to lead and break records at an auction in Hong Kong next week, Christie’s said on Thursday (September 19). The painting, titled �...

September 18, 2024 3:55 PM

Tupperware files for bankruptcy as its colorful containers lose relevance

Tupperware Brands Corp and some of its subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, giving in to dwindling demand for its once-iconic food storage containers and mounting financial losses. The company's struggles resumed after...

September 18, 2024 2:15 PM

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pleads not guilty to sex trafficking; judge denies bail

Sean "Diddy" Combs used his fame as one of hip-hop's biggest names to coerce women into demeaning sexual acts as part of a long-running scheme of sex trafficking and racketeering, prosecutors said on Tuesday in bringing three criminal charges against...

September 17, 2024 2:52 PM

Drivers more likely to be distracted while using partial automation tech, study shows

Drivers are more likely to engage in non-driving activities, such as checking their phones or eating a sandwich, when using partial automation systems, with some easily skirting rules set to limit distractions, new research showed on Tuesday. ...

September 17, 2024 1:58 PM

Japan hails record Emmy success for ‘Shogun’ as cultural win

Japan's government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama "Shogun" at the Emmy Awards as yet another win for their history and culture, which are becoming increasingly popular with tourists and international audiences alike. The ...

September 17, 2024 11:32 AM

Work-life balance: Four-day week is catching on

Are you anxious that your boss is always tracking the number of hours you work? Do you sometimes feel like you are married to your job? Are you one of those who feels the need to work long hours just to prove your worth? Are 40 to 50 hours per wee...

September 16, 2024 12:05 PM

Nepal’s traditional tattoo summit gets modern aesthetic touch

Tattoo enthusiasts in Nepal's Lalitpur thronged the Himalayan Tattoo Summit on Satruday (September 14), where dozens of tattoo artists set up stall showcasing their inking prowess. Artists at the summit which started Friday (September 13), presented...

September 15, 2024 3:14 PM

Frankfurt hosts European tram championships

Tram drivers from across Europe gathered in Frankfurt this Saturday (September 14) to take part in the European Tram Drive Championship. In a series of tests, the drivers showcased their talents to the watching crowds, including braking, starting an...

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