Ditching digital payments for a week in Indian cities reveals a stark dependence on UPI. Navigating commutes and retail becomes a 'chhutta' crisis, forcing awkward negotiations for change. While impulse spending curbs, cash's utility is limited to markets, highlighting a generational divide and the»»»

It came as no surprise, least of all to the residents of Osaki, that “bear” was selected as Japan’s kanji character of the year earlier this month. The north-eastern town of 128,000 people is best known for its Naruko Onsen hot springs, autumn foliage and kokeshi – cylindrical dolls carved from a s»»»

A millionaire businessman who installed an electric fence around his £44.5million Notting Hill mansion to stop foxes from 'scaring' his wife has been forced to tear it down. David Walsh and his wife Jyotsna Chadha erected the huge barrier around the border of their palatial property. But after Kens»»»

PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s streets have long been a magnet for motorbikes, whether for locals, tourists, or rental riders. While the city has made progress clearing sidewalks of illegally parked motorbikes, the dangers posed by reckless riding remain a serious concern. Every day, motorbikes weav»»»

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 21 — Just 10 minutes by boat across the state capital’s waterfront, Pulau Gaya’s stilt villages are still viewed through the lens of squatter settlements and undocumented migrants, even after decades of integration and development. Their reputation as a refugee settlement from th»»»

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the state should be regarded as a national asset, critical to Nigeria’s economic transformation ... »»»

With the arrival of cold winter nights, the anti-dengue campaign in Rawalpindi has officially concluded, paving the way for the commencement of the anti-smog season. All dengue coordination meetings have likewise been brought to a close. Authorities have also decided to introduce the use of ducks n»»»

JOHOR BAHRU: The landscape around downtown Johor Bahru looks set to transform in the near future with a slew of high-rise shopping malls - which are integrated with hotels and apartments - opening or undergoing facelifts ahead of the Johor-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link starting operatio»»»

Bangladesh, long cited as a global hotspot and ground zero for climate change. Being swept by waves of recurrent disasters and intense weather, our nation of 170 million people frequently faces episodes of physical harm and severe outbreaks of vector-borne diseases. The impact is deeply felt among »»»

When asked how she was doing during her second pregnancy, Neethu, 24, told us she felt worried and cautious. “The doctor said the baby is in a sensitive state,” said Neethu who is from the Irula community in Attappadi in Kerala, India, which lies in the biodiversity hotspot of the Western Ghats mou»»»

In August, during the peak tourist season, public bus trips hit a record high of 7,485,230. This is up from 6,783,357 in August 2024 and 5,564,932 in 201. This represents a significant increase of 10.5% from 2024, and a staggering 34.7% increase since August 2019. In the meantime, the number of bus»»»

Local businesses and organisations which have supported Love Howick over the past year were celebrated at the annual Love Howick Thanksgiving Dinner, held at the Chamberlain Music Centre at Hilton College. During the evening, Love Howick shared some of the achievements of the past year. Director, M»»»

BusinessWire India Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], March 24: NoBroker, India's first proptech unicorn has recently released a report on Bangalore's real estate market. The report delves in detail into the demand and supply trends and homebuyers' preferences.Bangalore buyers have leaned towards luxur»»»

Sirsa has emerged as the epicentre of heroin smuggling in Haryana, with authorities seizing 40.55 kg—the highest among all districts. Sirsa district, which shares proximity with Punjab and Rajasthan, has long been a transit hub for drug traffickers. Haryana has seized a staggering 204 kg heroin bet»»»