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Abu Dhabi museums to offer free entry for International Museum Day

Dubai: Visitors will be able to explore some of Abu Dhabi’s leading cultural attractions for free from May 16 to 18 as part of celebrations marking International Museum Day on May 18.The initiative gives residents and tourists complimentary access to several museums and heritage sites across the emirate, including institutions located within the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island.International Museum Day is observed globally to highlight the role museums play in encouraging cultural e...

New book details what Karen Bass knew before the catastrophic California wildfires

CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti, who covered the devastating California wildfires, is debuting his new book, "Torched: How a City Was Left to Burn, and the Olympic Rush to Rebuild L.A." Vigliotti has been reporting on what Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass knew before the catastrophic fires.

7 Iconic bookstores in India every book lover should visit once

Iconic bookstores in India every book lover should visit once

Trees cool cities but places that need them the most don't have enough

Trees cool cities but places that need them the most dont have enough

प्रयागराज में संगम के नीचे मिली प्राचीन नदी, कहीं ये 'सरस्वती' तो नहीं?

Boy, 8, discovers 1,700-year-old Roman artefact after noticing 'unusual object' on ground

An eight-year-old boy discovered a nearly 2,000-year-old Roman artefact after noticing an "unusual object" on the ground.Dor Wolynitz from Rehovot in Israel was on a family outing in the Ramon Crater region when he spotted the artefact.The schoolboy had been hunting for interesting objects to present to his classmates when a striped stone caught his attention.Dor explained: "It seemed like an unusual object to me, so I showed it to Akiva, an archaeologist and my Dad's friend, who was with us on...

India's most famous bazaars for antique shopping

Indias most famous bazaars for antique shopping

Hidden interior design choices to keep homes cooler and beat the heat naturally

Cooling homes and offices effectively starts with smart material choices, not just air conditioning. Exterior louvers block sunlight, while interior surfaces like natural mineral plasters and wood regulate heat. Layered systems with breathable fabrics and cavity-backed walls improve air circulation. These subtle, considered design elements create noticeably cooler, more comfortable living and working spaces as summers intensify.

No age, no location barriers: IIT Madras BS programmes open doors for all learners

No age no location barriers IIT Madras BS programmes open doors for all learners

वो हिंदू राजा, जिसने किया था औरंगजेब को सबसे ज्यादा परेशान, कभी टिक नहीं पाया!

Chanakya Niti: घर का ही सदस्य बन जाए दुश्मन तो करें ये एक काम, मिलेगी सिर्फ और सिर्फ जीत!

Chanakya Niti

Morning news brief

Trump's relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping will be tested in upcoming visit, Labor Department releases latest cost-of-living report, experts say hantavirus isn't a risk to public at large.

CBSE Class 12 Result 2026: 5 alternative methods to access scorecards

CBSE Class Result alternative methods to access scorecards

In Glyph, Ali Smith turns family stories into a powerful act of defiance

In Glyph Ali Smith turns family stories into a powerful act of defiance

Shubh Rajyog 2026: 15 मई को बनेंगे ये विशेष राजयोग, इन राशियों को मिलेगा अथाह पैसा!

Shubh Rajyog

Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Check Telugu Jayanthi's date and timings

Hanuman Jayanti Check Telugu Jayanthis date and timings

Inside the UAE hotel renovation boom: Bigger rooms, smarter tech, new designs

Dubai: Luxury hotels across the UAE are accelerating renovation projects as operators use softer occupancy periods to upgrade rooms, restaurants and public spaces before travel demand rebounds.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Industry consultants say many refurbishment plans were already in motion, but recent shifts in travel demand have encouraged hotel owners to fast-track projects that may otherwise have been delayed.The changes are affecting some of Dubai’s best-...

In New York, Pop-Up Library Displays 3.5 Million Pages Of Epstein Files

The library, dubbed "The Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room," has bound all the documents released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act in 3,437 volumes, all numbered and organized on shelves.

Bihar's youth-led cleanup drive to save dying river inspires entire city to join in

Bihars youthled cleanup drive to save dying river inspires entire city to join in

CBSE 12th Result 2026 Guide: Documents students need after result declaration

CBSE th Result Guide Documents students need after result declaration