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While some are more known than others, Italian islands are mostly small, rocky outcrops that treasure centuries-old history, traditions, and nature. While some are formed by volcanic activity, like the Aeolian islands, others are limestone fragments or continental in origin like the chalk-white cliffs of Ponza, the rugged coastline of Capri, or the karst formations of the Tremiti Islands, shaped and sculpted over millennia by wind, sea, and story.From the glamorous hideaways favored by jet-setters to lesser-known islets where time seems to stand still—each Italian island offers a unique and authentic characteristic. Whether you’re craving barefoot beach days on powdery…

Al Jazeera Arabic Digital newsroom has gone behind the scenes – breaking down the events of that night, second by second.On the night of June 23rd, Iran launched the largest missile attack in Gulf history when it struck Qatar. Al Jazeera’s Arabic Digital newsroom looks at crucial timings- including the 120 seconds it can take for a missile to breach airspace to impact.

Despite his busy schedule as a jazz saxophonist and instructor in the U.S., Carl Clements has always “loved visiting Mumbai”, more so for his one-on-one bansuri lessons from Nityanand Haldipur, who has been his guru since 1999.Carl’s latest visit to India, this July, came after a seven-year-gap. “First there was a break due to the pandemic, and then, I had other commitments,” he says. While attending classes regularly, he also met his friends from the Mumbai jazz community, besides playing at two shows at the BlueBop Café, a jazz-themed venue in suburban Khar. Says Carl, “Adrian D’Souza (drummer) is an…

Vertigo affects people across ages and backgrounds but it often goes unrecognised. Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: By http://www.scientificanimations.com – http://www.scientificanimations.com/wiki-images/, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=81575730 Many people, at some point in their lives, experience a strange, disorienting sensation — something that feels like the room is spinning, or their balance has suddenly vanished. In India, this is often brushed off as “weakness,” “low BP,” or simply being overworked. But what many don’t realise is that this experience, commonly known as vertigo, is not a condition in itself, but a symptom, and in many cases, it can…

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories House Speaker Mike Johnson is sending lawmakers home today for an early start to their annual August recess. He aims to avoid dragging out a fight among Republicans over releasing details of federal investigations into Jeffrey Epstein. President Trump, who was once friends with Epstein, faces backlash from supporters who are demanding more information. He has characterized the uproar as a politically motivated “witch hunt” that distracts…

Regina Memorabilis and Legacy caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday (July 23) morning. Inner sand: 1000m: Legacy (Yash), Hooves Of Thunder (S.J. Sunil) 1-6, 800/51, 600/38. Former strode out well and finished a distance ahead. Wrangler (Hamir), Epic Endeavour (Mosin) 1-8, 600/39. They moved level freely.1400m: Absolute Gorgeous (Pranil), Desert Classic (Ajinkya) 1-38, 1200/1-23, 1000/1-8, 800/54, 600/41. Former trounced the latter by a distance. Regina Memorabilis (Hamir) 1-36, 1200/1-21, 1000/1-6, 800/52, 600/39. Responded well. Published – July 23, 2025 05:05 pm IST

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, popularly known as IRCTC, is the go-to website for booking railway tickets and managing various aspects of rail travel, like catering and tourism. The online ticketing platform for Indian railways was introduced back in 2002 and allows users to bypass the long physical queues at railway stations. In the last few years, IRCTC has taken drastic measures to prevent ticket agents from booking a large number of tickets, which has in turn made it easier for common people to book their railway tickets online. However, there are times when you are trying to…

Detail of passenger’s hand holding Indian passport on the airplane | Photo Credit: Getty Images India has climbed eight places on Henley Passport Index 2025 to 77th rank from 85 last year though the number of countries allowed visa-free access to Indian passport holders has mariginally been increased to 59. A passport is a government-issued document that allows an individual to travel overseas. What is the Henley Passport Index?The Henley Passport Index is a popular ranking of global passports that measures passport strength by the number of destinations that holders can visit without a prior visa. The index ranks countries…

Emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire following a Russian attack in Odesa, Ukraine, on July 11. Michael Shtekel/AP hide caption toggle caption Michael Shtekel/AP MOSCOW and KYIV — Russia and Ukraine are set to meet for a third round of ceasefire talks in Istanbul this week, amid recent new threats by President Trump to levy harsh new economic penalties on Moscow should it fail to agree to a peace deal by early September. The latest talks could be an early litmus test on how seriously Moscow perceives Trump’s threats — and how Russia might respond. Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

Kapil Sharma’s comedy show The Great Indian Kapil Show debuted on Netflix amid much hype in 2024. After years of generating strong ratings on Colors and then Sony, Kapil Sharma moved with his team on the streaming service and Netflix presented it as a move in the right direction suggesting that this will broaden their audience spectrum in India. The shopw remains one of Netflix’s most watched in India but after three seasons, the ratings have shown a decline. This season, the show has already had five episodes so far. While the first three episodes of the season made it…