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This 93-year-old went to all 63 US national parks
Brad Ryan didn’t see his grandmother for 10 years after his parents divorced. The two reconnected and Brad decided to take Grandma Joy on a trip to see a mountain for the very first time. She did so well that they decided to embark on the challenge of visiting all 63 US national parks. It…
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What is the best clothing to keep you cool?
Is it dry or humid? This is the ultimate question when choosing what to wear. As the world continues to grapple with extreme heatwaves, which are becoming ever more regular thanks to climate change, the clothing we wear is a vital component in how we stay cool. Researchers have found that by wearing appropriate clothes,…
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Niger: US announces partial evacuation of embassy
By Christy Cooney BBC News The United States has ordered the partial evacuation of its embassy in Niger following last week’s coup. Hundreds of foreign nationals have already been evacuated from the country, and on Sunday the French embassy was attacked by protesters. Coup leader Abdourahamane Tchiani has warned against “any interference in the internal…
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UK interest rates expected to rise for 14th time in a row
Getty Images By Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News Interest rates are expected to rise for the 14th time in row as the Bank of England continues its battle to control stubbornly high price rises. Most economists have predicted the Bank will increase its base rate to 5.25% from its current 5% later on Thursday.…
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जादू भारत की प्राचीन कला, मनोरंजन के साथ मिलेगा जनसंदेश : सम्राट शंकर
सिरसाएक महीने पहले कॉपी लिंक सिरसा | जादू भारत की प्राचीन कला है, जोकि 64 कलाओं में से एक है। जादुई शो का उद्देश्य लोगों का मनोरंजन करने के साथ-साथ सामाजिक सरोकार से जुड़े मुद्ïदों के प्रति जागरुक कर जनसंदेश देना है। इसी कड़ी में आजादी का अमृत महोत्सव के तहत सूचना, जनसंपर्क एवं भाषा…
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Donald Trump slams election indictment on eve of court hearing
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Max Matza BBC News Ex-US President Donald Trump has lashed out at charges against him of plotting to overturn his 2020 election defeat, on the eve of his court appearance. The “unprecedented indictment” shows the “corruption,…
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Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone: When Bollywood A-listers turn into start-up stars
Getty Images By Nikhil Inamdar & Cherylann Mollan BBC News, Mumbai Three years after launching her clothing brand Ed-a-Mamma, Alia Bhatt, one of Bollywood’s most sought-after young actresses, is reportedly cashing out. Indian newspapers report that her company will be acquired by the retail arm of one of India’s largest conglomerates, Reliance Industries, for 3bn…
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Kokum: India’s naturally cooling fruit juice
Traditionally thought to have cooling properties, India’s kokum extract makes for an electrolyte-balancing drink that offers a natural, refreshing way to fend off the summer heat. Scrawled with chalk on a small blackboard in Maharashtra, India, there was a list of items available at the small restaurant where I took shelter to escape from the…
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Donald Trump indictment: What do we know about the six co-conspirators?
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. By Max Matza BBC News There are six unnamed co-conspirators in the latest indictment against former President Donald Trump,, a Department of Justice official, including four attorneys and a political consultant. They have not been named by…
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Janet Yellen: Credit downgrade ‘puzzling’ and unwarranted’
Getty Images By Natalie Sherman Business reporter, New York Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has defended the strength of the US economy, after the government was stripped of its top tier credit rating. Ms Yellen called the decision by Fitch, one of the three big ratings firms, “puzzling” and “entirely unwarranted”. Her remarks came as global…