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Two Americans in their 70s died in separate drowning incidents at a private island managed by the Carnival Cruise Line in the Bahamas on August 15, according to The Independent. Both deaths occurred at Celebration Key, Carnival’s latest exclusive destination, which opened its doors in July this year. Celebration Key opened on July 19 this year.(Representative Image: Unsplash) A 79-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman, who had come to the Bahamas for vacation purposes, died in two separate “drowning incidents” on the private island, reported the Royal Bahamas Police Force in a Facebook post. According to their press release, the…

When Celebrity Cruises launches its 3,248-passenger Celebrity Xcel this November, brand loyalists will notice something new: The Bazaar, a sea-day concept that will take over a mammoth dedicated space across three decks with food, entertainment, and retail inspired by the previous port of call. It’s a place where guests will be able to find vendors that sell sombreros the day after a visit to Cozumel or rum tastings after they’ve left Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, followed by bachata dancers at night. “It essentially extends guests’ time in each port,” says Jeannette Coto Dou, Celebrity’s vice president of product…

Workers at Canada’s flagship carrier defy back-to-work order as they stage first strike in 40 years.Air Canada flight attendants have said they will remain on strike despite a government-backed labour board’s order to return to work by 2pm ET (18:00 GMT), which they described as unconstitutional.The Canadian Union of Public Employees said in a statement on Sunday that members would remain on strike and invited Air Canada back to the table to “negotiate a fair deal”.Canada’s largest airline now says it will resume flights on Monday evening. The strike was already affecting about 130,000 travellers around the world per day…

Facing a sharp blow from the US’ steep tariff hike, India’s gem and jewellery export industry has sought government intervention to cushion the impact and sustain its competitiveness in global markets. The sector finds itself at a crossroads, as rivals like Turkey, Vietnam and Thailand continue to enjoy significantly lower tariffs, making Indian products less attractive in the lucrative American market.The US accounts for nearly 30 per cent — or close to $10 billion — of the total gem and jewellery exports. Kirit Bhansali, chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), warned that unless corrective action is…

The process aims to shape the country’s next chapter of democracy, three decades after apartheid.South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa wants people to come together and talk.He has launched a national dialogue process – billed as citizen-led – for South Africans from all walks of life to decide how to deal with challenges from crime and corruption to poverty and inequality.But critics say his party, the African National Congress (ANC), has had 30 years in power to do just that.So, can a conference help to solve longstanding problems in the country?Will the talks address the divisions in the ANC?And what’s the…

The power of exercise is profound, helping reverse lifestyle problems and preventing early onset of diseases. A recent post on social media brought to our notice the wonders staying fit can do for our heart health, including “removing or preventing heart blockages” by bringing down our blood pressure and cholesterol. Curious, we decided to consult a health expert and learn more about the nuances.Dr Sanjay Bhat, Sr. Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore told indianexpress.com that yes, exercise can indeed play a significant role in preventing heart blockages. “While it cannot directly “remove” an existing blockage, it can…

The Indian Railways Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications (IRISET) has drawn up a comprehensive plan to train all Signal &Telecom officers in all railway zones across the country by March 31, 2026, to accelerate the roll-out of ‘Kavach’, the indigenously developed automatic train protection system.Director General Sharad Kumar Srivastava informed that eight additional one-week crash courses have been scheduled this year, while six specialised training programmes focusing on ‘Loco Kavach’ fitment were organised for officers and supervisors from electric loco-sheds.Senior officials across the zones are currently taking part in the appreciation programs on Kavach since July, and in-house training…

In March, Andy Katz-Mayfield, co-founder of the razor brand Harry’s, started inviting junior employees to monthly meetings usually reserved for his most senior leaders. The purpose was for lower-level workers to show off how they were using generative artificial intelligence to improve the supply chain, finance and marketing.But Katz-Mayfield had another purpose, too: getting the top executives comfortable with using AI themselves. “Building familiarity with these tools opens people’s eyes,” said Katz-Mayfield, who is also a CEO of Harry’s parent company, Mammoth Brands. “Through demos and stuff, people are like: ‘Oh, that’s cool. I didn’t think about that, but I…

President Trump greets Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on Friday in Anchorage, Alaska. On his flight to Alaska, Trump said his top priority was a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war. After meeting with Putin, Trump said a ceasefire was not essential, and it was better to seek a permanent peace agreement. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North America KYIV – When President Trump was flying to Alaska for his summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Trump said the main goal was a ceasefire. He said he’d be disappointed if it…

Music Producer Sachin Sree Sabari | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT How does 23-year-old Sachin Sree Sabari, better known as Sachin SSS from Kerala’s Palakkad district, connect to ‘Dernière Danse’ (French for Last Dance), the 2013 French track by Indila that has racked up over a billion YouTube views? The song, which became the first French-language music video to cross that milestone, is a favourite soundtrack for countless Joker tributes to DC’s infamous anarchist. Also read: DJ SixEight on the viral ‘Starboy’ X ‘Praayam nammil’ mix : ‘We have not used AI in the video’A few months after the song hit…