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As conflict casts a shadow across the Middle East, people are getting rich in Dubai

In 2022, I was sent on an assignment to a city that did not have an airport and reaching via train was the most viable way. I was eligible to travel in AC first class and a looming deadline meant that I, solo traveller, ended up by paying little attention to my travel plan. It was a mistake that I will never repeat again.

A dual U.S.-Russian citizen has been sentenced to 12 years in a Russian prison for treason after authorities learned she donated just over $50 to a charity supporting Ukraine.

Mint. “We see potential for at least 20-25 airports, including those in metros, to become hub airports," one of them said.

Inflation cooled below 3% in July 2024, the first time it dropped beneath that level in more than three years.

Ola Electric's S1 X is one of the most popular electric scooters in the country. It comes equipped with a 4 kWh battery and boasts a top speed of 85 km/h. The scooter can accelerate from 0 to 40 km/h in just 4.1 seconds and reaches 60 km/h in 8.1 seconds.

Air Canada pilots could go on strike within weeks, but both the union representing pilots and the airline say they are working to negotiate.

Grab Holdings missed second-quarter revenue estimates due to slower growth in its mainstay food-delivery business and foreign exchange headwinds, sending its U.S.-listed shares down 5% on Thursday. Growth has been slowing at the Southeast Asian tech company after the pandemic-era surge in food-delivery demand, with Grab laying off 11% of its workforce last year in a major restructuring aimed at narrowing losses. Sales from the deliveries business — its largest — grew 11% to $356 million, lower than Visible Alpha estimates of $362.1 million. That compares to growth of 19% in the first quarter, and a doubling of the business in certain quarters of 2023 and 2022.

Remnants of a Separation. Malhotra, a descendant of ‘Partition refugees’ herself, reiterates that the event's memory does not end with those who lived it, but passes down through generations in many “incarnations." "The house of the past may not even exist anymore, it is entirely conjured up from memory," she adds. “There is a place somewhere that does not belong to us, but we belong to it, and I always wonder, is it waiting for us?" Also read: Partition food memories that travelled Chaitanya Seth, who recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, recalls many conversations with his beloved grandfather. “With every story, he travelled back to Lyallpur, a place which was his entire childhood," he says.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said his government is working towards restoring the lost brand image of Andhra Pradesh. Addressing the state after hoisting the national flag here on the 78th Independence Day, the Chief Minister alleged that Andhra Pradesh regressed 30 years under the previous YSRCP regime. «The rulers (YSRCP govt) who came to power under the pretext of one chance had created devastation of unheard proportions. They destroyed the systems and projected victims as culprits to make a mockery of democracy,» said Naidu. Claiming that the southern state incurred a huge loss under the YSRCP government than the bifurcation of the united state, he said the TDP-led government is following the principle of simple and effective governance to undo those losses. According to Naidu, the TDP government is striving to bring back the companies which had cancelled their agreements and exited the state.

MUMBAI : As the nation celebrates Independence Day, a surge in travel enthusiasm has gripped well-to-do Indians. The extended holiday weekend has sparked a travel frenzy, with bookings for both domestic and international destinations witnessing a significant rise.

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant were recently seen shopping for jewelry in Panama during their honeymoon. A video uploaded on Instagram captures the newly married couple inside a jewelry store, where they cheerfully posed with the store's staff. Radhika Merchant chose a laid-back look, wearing a striped t-shirt paired with white pants and sporting relaxed, beachy waves. She kept her appearance understated by not wearing any jewelry. Anant opted for a tropical print shirt, which has quickly become a hallmark of his style. Anant is the younger son of Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, and his wife, Nita Ambani.

India Inc is actively pushing to leverage upcoming extended weekends in August and September. Such short breaks can help revitalise employees and boost their productivity, executives say. Executives at travel companies like Thomas Cook, SOTC, and StayVista told ET that working professionals including CXOs are making a beeline to avail quick and snappy breaks during this period. Even companies, at their end, are encouraging their staff to take these microbreaks and return rejuvenated as it increases productivity, executives said.

The pan-European STOXX 600 closed 0.5% higher, with all the major regional bourses also ending in positive territory.

Deciding between a hybrid vehicle and a plug-in hybrid vehicle comes down to three questions

Kosovo’s prime minister says that fully reopening a bridge in Mitrovica would be another step toward free movement and wasn’t a threat to anyone

Best tourist bags: Top 10 stylish options with value-added features for travel, trekking and moreWhen selecting smart luggage, keep these important aspects in mind: the battery's capacity and power, the overall size and weight of the bag, extra features such as GPS tracking and remote locking, and the quality of the materials. It's also wise to verify airline regulations concerning batteries to make sure your luggage meets travel standards.

Maharashtra, an auto-rickshaw driver was killed and his friend injured when an SUV ran over them while they were sleeping at the Versova beach in Mumbai, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place in the early hours of Monday following which the sports utility vehicle (SUV) driver fled from the spot without providing any help to the victims, they said. The SUV driver and another occupant of the vehicle have been arrested. Auto-rickshaw driver Ganesh Yadav and his friend Bablu Shrivastava were sleeping at the beach as they felt hot in their room located nearby in the Sagar Kutir Rahivasi Sangh slum area, an official from Versova police station said.

Union budget, for example: the Indian government announced incentives to boost maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities in the aviation and shipping sectors. While we’ve previously detailed how companies in the ship-repairing sector stand to benefit—leading to some stocks doubling in value—the aviation sector’s MRO industry hasn’t garnered the same level of attention. India’s aviation industry is soaring, driven by increasing demand for air travel, expanding fleet sizes, and a growing focus on regional connectivity.

Many people want to leave their mark on history, but scratching your initials into ancient structures at a UNESCO World Heritage Site isn’t the wisest way to do it.

Despite introducing significant steps in the last one year to get control over skyrocketing visa wait times, the United States has still not been able to bring it back to normal. Although there has been improvement—which is reflected by the processing of 1.4 million visas for Indians in 2023, an all-time high, and a 75 per cent reduction in visitor visa appointment wait times—the issue persists. Wait times for B1/B2 visa vary significantly across U.S. consulates in India. In Calcutta, the U.S. consulate offers the shortest visa wait time of 24 calendar days. In contrast, the wait time in Hyderabad is 407 calendar days, while in Delhi, it extends to 386 calendar days. The consulate in Bombay has a wait time of 422 calendar days, and in Chennai, applicants face the longest wait, which is 477 calendar days.