Month: September 2026

Chettinad’s grand mansions, built by wealthy merchants, now attract global travelers. These once-abandoned homes are being restored into unique heritage hotels. Visitors can experience the region’s history by staying in these architectural marvels. The Chettiar community’s prosperity declined, leaving many mansions neglected. Restored properties offer a glimpse into Chettinad’s rich cultural and architectural past.

Earnings call transcript: LEAP India posts strong Q1 2027 growth as shares fall

A Saudi oil tanker was stopped while navigating the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, just a day after another tanker was struck by a projectile in the same area. Recent reports indicate a notable decline in vessel traffic in this critical waterway, contrasting with an uptick in the Bab-el Mandeb Strait. This evolving situation heightens…

Elliott builds stake in Air Liquide, calls for margin improvements – report

LEAP India Q1 FY27 slides: 30% profit growth, shares fall 4.5%

Aditi Paudel, at just 17 years old, has been honored as Japan’s inaugural literacy ambassador by the World Literacy Foundation. Her commitment to promoting literacy is inspiring, as she views it as a pivotal tool for empowering youth and creating pathways to success worldwide. Her vision includes donating books to Asian nations facing literacy challenges,…

Siberia’s Batagaika Crater has grown for decades as permafrost melts, exposing Ice Age animals and ancient landscapes buried for thousands of years

A YouTuber spent 4 years helping strangers find lost relatives; then a DNA test gave him a 22.7% match with a 66-year-old Texas woman who turned out to be his long-lost sister

At 14, a Kerala girl built a washing machine that needed no electricity

During an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, Amitabh Bachchan shared a surprising revelation: he has never brewed a cup of tea in his life. Not being a tea drinker means he hasn’t developed the skills to make one. However, he is now taking the initiative to learn how to prepare tea for his wife, Jaya…