Geopolitics
World Leaders Call for Faster Emissions Cuts as COP31 Talks Open in Türkiye
World leaders and United Nations officials called for faster cuts
France Faces Widespread Clashes as Cost-of-Living Protests Escalate
France faced widespread clashes, fires and looting on Saturday as
Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize for Her Work in International Justice
South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has won the 2026
Travel
Hyderabad Travel Guide: Two Days of Forts, Bazaars and Biryani
At Charminar, the first thing you notice is how often you look up. One moment, you’re watching a shopkeeper pull a set of bangles from
Dubai Travel Guide: Skyscrapers, Historic Souks and Golden Desert Adventures
Dubai makes a striking first impression. Glass towers rise above busy roads, boats glide across Dubai Creek, and the desert stretches beyond the city’s expanding
Mauritius: A Tropical Escape of Blue Lagoons, Green Mountains and Rich Culture
Picture a morning beside a turquoise lagoon, with sunlight filtering through coastal trees and fishing boats moving across the horizon. By afternoon, you could be
Technology
Agentic Ransomware Emerges: AI-Powered Cyberattacks Take a New Turn
For years, cybersecurity experts have warned that AI would eventually
How Quantum Computing Will Change the World by 2030
For decades, quantum computing lived mostly in physics journals and
AI Agents Are Here: What It Means for Everyday Life
For the last few years, AI meant chatbots. You typed
Lifestyle
Why Farm Stays and Holiday Rentals Are Gaining Ground With Indian Travellers
A weekend away can look very different depending on where
Navratri 2026: Nine Days of Colours, Traditions and Festive Celebrations
The sound of dhol, the glow of evening aarti and
Why Uruguay Tops the 2026 Global Retirement Report and Index
Retirement abroad often begins with an appealing picture: coastal walks,
Real Estate
First-Time Buyers Account for Just 22% of U.S. Home Purchases as Their Median Age Stays at 40
First-time buyers accounted for just 22% of U.S. primary residence
Hyderabad and Bengaluru Lead Housing Sales Growth as Unsold Inventory Rises
India’s housing market is showing renewed activity, with Hyderabad and
Climate-Aware Landscaping Brings a New Dimension to Property Value
A shaded courtyard can offer more than an attractive view.
Digital Marketing
Google Brings Ads to Follow-Up Questions in U.S. AI Mode Searches
A traveller asks Google’s AI Mode what to pack for
Google Ads Introduces Audience Sharing to Strengthen Retail Media Campaigns
A shopper buys a moisturiser from an online retailer, returns
Meta Expands AI Advertising Tools: What the Updates Mean for Brands
Creating a successful social media advertisement involves more than choosing