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Walking is one of the best ways to explore a new city. Being on foot gives you the ability to pop in and out of stores, cafes, and restaurants with ease. Needless to say, though, some destinations are more pedestrian-friendly than others—and one of the best spots to take a stroll just so happens to be one of the oldest and largest car-free places on the planet.  Tucked away in Morocco, travelers can explore Fes on foot, a 13th-century city regarded as the nation’s cultural capital. The medina of Fes, an ancient walled space, is built for walking, and perhaps…

An appeals court in New York has thrown out a civil fraud penalty that would have cost United States President Donald Trump and his business associates nearly half a billion dollars, calling the fine “excessive”.On Thursday, a five-judge panel in New York’s Appellate Division rendered its decision after weighing Trump’s appeal for nearly 11 months.In its ruling, the panel cited the Eighth Amendment of the US Constitution, which prohibits the government from levying unduly harsh penalties on its citizens.The case stems from a civil suit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who argued that Trump had inflated his…

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey speaking at the 22nd Annual Capital Markets Conference (CAPAM2025), organised by FICCI, in Mumbai on Thursday. (ANI Video Grab) | Photo Credit: ANI The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mooted the idea of a “regulated venue” wherein pre-listing companies can trade subject to certain disclosures, Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey said at an event organised by FICCI here on Thursday (August 21).Wholetime member Kamlesh Varshney, who also attended the event, said that a project to regulate the grey market was “in process.”“Before IPO, if it [grey market] is regulated, that can help in…

Rajesh Khanna’s relationship with Anita Advani is no secret to the public. Over the years, Anita has spoken candidly in interviews about her bond with the late superstar, and most recently chronicled their dynamic in a book. Now, in a heartfelt conversation on REEL Meet REAL, Anita revisited how it all began, back when she was just a teenager. “I was a teenager when I first met him, and it was a whirlwind romance between us at a very young age. He left such a deep impression on my heart and mind that no one else ever appealed to me.…

As wolf populations have rebounded in parts of the Western U.S., states have approved hunting seasons to reduce their numbers and limit human-wildlife conflict. Raimund Linke/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Raimund Linke/Getty Images As wolf populations have rebounded in parts of the Western U.S., states have approved hunting seasons to reduce their numbers and limit human-wildlife conflict. Raimund Linke/Getty Images When Montana and Idaho held their first regulated wolf hunts in 2009, one of their stated goals was to reduce pressure on ranchers. Rebounding wolf populations were killing livestock. Fewer wolves, the thinking went, should mean fewer killed cows…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office is posting over-the-top social media content that mirrors President Trump’s style. NPR asks a media and psychology expert about its effectiveness.

Google on Wednesday unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones injected with another dose of artificial intelligence that’s designed to do everything from fetch vital information stored on the devices to help improve photos as they’re being taken.The AI expansion on the four Pixel 10 models amplifies Google’s efforts to broaden the use of a technology that is already starting to reshape society. At the same time, Google is taking a swipe at Apple’s Achilles’ heel on the iPhone. Apple so far has only been able to introduce a few basic AI features on the iPhone while failing to deliver…

Every restaurant on this list has been selected independently by Condé Nast Traveler editors and reviewed by a local contributor who has visited that restaurant. Our editors consider both high-end and affordable eateries, and weigh stand-out dishes, location, and service—as well as inclusivity and sustainability credentials. We update this list as new restaurants open and existing ones evolve.

Palestinian hamlets are seen at the E1 area, an open tract of land east of Jerusalem, between the Israeli settlement of Maale Adumim and the occupied West Bank town of Eizariya, on Aug. 14. Nasser Nasser/AP hide caption toggle caption Nasser Nasser/AP TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel gave final approval Wednesday for a controversial settlement project in the occupied West Bank that would effectively cut the territory in two, and that Palestinians and rights groups say could destroy hopes for a future Palestinian state. Settlement development in E1, an open tract of land east of Jerusalem, has been under consideration…

While customers may be cheering the possibility of a zero GST regime for individuals in the health and life insurance segment, insurance companies are raising red flags. Insurers are citing structural challenges such as the inverted duty structure that could potentially leave them with unutilised input tax credits (ITCs). These ITCs cannot be utilised since there is zero GST on health and life policies to offset the higher GST paid on various input services, industry executives said.To be sure, lower taxation will directly make insurance more affordable, particularly for middle-class households, rural populations, and small enterprises that often perceive premiums…