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Looking to dig your toes into the sand and play in the ocean from sunup to sundown? Then it’s time to book a trip to Spain.  From the wild and rugged Atlantic shores of Galicia and Andalusia to the more tranquil coves along the Mediterranean, the country offers a spectacular variety of coastal landscapes that are ideal for every kind of traveler. Spain’s seaside towns are steeped in history, culture, and culinary traditions that add the perfect backdrop to any beach getaway. Whether you’re seeking a glamorous retreat, a surf break, a tapas-filled haven, or simply an easy breezy place…

As the trailer for Anurag Kashyap’s Nishaanchi dropped earlier this month, fans couldn’t help but notice that it carried the tone of some of his best work, from Gangs of Wasseypur to Mukkabaaz. Set in Kanpur, Nishaanchi is a crime drama peppered with Kashyap’s signature dark humour and oodles of violence and rustic music. Ahead of the film’s release, the maverick filmmaker speaks with Hindustan Times on the film and his career so far. Anurag Kashyap talks about his upcoming film, Nishaanchi. ‘I have got my due’The comment section of Nishaanchi trailer on YouTube reads like the logbook of an…

Ludhiana, India – On the floor of a Ludhiana spinning mill, 29-year-old Pankaj Kumar stands at his station, his fingers a blur as he knots loose threads and feeds them onto a spinning wheel. The yarn will soon make its way to the city’s textile factories, which produce woollen knitwear, hosiery, and other garments, much of it destined for the United States.Kumar has worked in different spinneries for nearly a decade, but for the past four months, this one has been his livelihood, bringing in 18,000 rupees ($203.87) a month. But now that US President Donald Trump has slapped India with…

More than a dozen names are on the ballot, but analysts say the race is between President Lazarus Chakwera and his predecessor Peter Mutharika.Polls have opened in Malawi with the incumbent president and his predecessor vying for a second chance to govern the largely poor southern African nation, battered by soaring costs and severe fuel shortages, in a closely and fiercely contested election where a run-off is widely expected.Polls opened at 6:00am (04:00 GMT) on Tuesday with 17 names on the ballot.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listAnalysts say the race is between President Lazarus Chakwera, 70, and his…

As I rode a quad bike out of Go Dirty Tours’ lot in Nadi, Fiji, it was only mildly overcast. But as we started our return from Yuvana Village, sprinkles started to fall, so I whipped on my Janji Rainrunner jacket. Minutes later, I was speeding through the island’s countryside in torrential downpour, even some hail, oddly empowered by the thrill of biking through the elements. But that might not have been the case without my trusty rain jacket.Ever since suffering from unbearable chafing after running a rainy half marathon, I’ve always traveled with a packable, lightweight rain jacket. The…

An Israeli army flare drifts over buildings destroyed during the Israeli ground and air operations in the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel. (AP Photo) Israel’s defense minister said Tuesday that “Gaza is burning” after heavy strikes overnight targeted Gaza City. Defense Minister Israel Katz’s remarks come as Israel has been planning a new offensive targeting Gaza City. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking to journalists while leaving Israel for Qatar, suggested the offensive had begun. Story continues below this ad “The Israelis have begun to take operations there. So we think we have a very short…

CNBC, which first reported the news, said Liberatore will begin his role on Tuesday [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS OpenAI has hired Mike Liberatore, former finance chief at Elon Musk’s xAI, to be the artificial intelligence startup’s business finance officer, responsible for overseeing its AI infrastructure, a company spokesperson told Reuters on Tuesday.Liberatore, who left xAI in July after just three months on the job, will report to CFO Sarah Friar and work with Greg Brockman’s team, which is charged with scaling OpenAI’s access to compute, the spokesperson said.CNBC, which first reported the news, said Liberatore will begin his role…

Age is just a number until you meet S Hariharan, and suddenly it seems all your excuses for not being a better version of yourself have deserted you. At 92, he is perhaps India’s oldest and still performing flautists and will be launching his debut album this Diwali.Titled Gems of Carnatic Music, the album features compositions by Muthuswami Dikshitar, Thyagaraja, Shyama Shastri, Swathi Thirunal, Papanasam Sivan and others, presented in Hariharan’s unique style.Talking to Hariharan is a fascinating cross between history, culture and music. Born in 1933, he has lived through World War II and blackouts, witnessed the Independence struggle,…

Health Minister Ma. Subramanian An expert committee to look into Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare has been constituted in Tamil Nadu. It will explore the use of AI in the health sector and submit a report, according to Health Minister Ma. Subramanian. The Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation (TNMSC) is in the process of leveraging AI for the detection of tuberculosis by analysing X-rays. AI also has a role in early detection of cancer. “The role of AI in detecting cancer and tuberculosis has been established, and we want to take this forward,” the Minister told reporters after handing over…

Stephen Miran, pictured outside the White House in June, has been the chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers since March. Aaron Schwartz/Sipa/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Aaron Schwartz/Sipa/Bloomberg via Getty Images The Senate voted Monday to confirm Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board, filling a months-long vacancy on the seven-member body that sets the nation’s monetary policy, and has found itself increasingly under attack by President Trump. Trump has long pressured the Fed to lower interest rates, and in July floated the idea of firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell — whom he…