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Nikhil Siddhartha Echoes Public Concern Over High Food Prices in Theatres, Says ‘At Least Allow Us To Take Our Water Bottles Inside’
Chennai, July 20: Expressing shock at the exorbitant prices at which eatables and cool drinks were being sold inside theatres, one of Telugu cinema's fastest rising stars Nikhil Siddhartha has now urged authorities to at least allow audiences to...
Florida Surfer Bitten at Shark Bite Capital of the World
Beautiful shark feet off the shoreline near 3rd and ocean in south beach miami Florida© Brandenburg/Shutterstock.comSince the 1880s, New Smyrna Beach has reported more than 300 shark attacks. The New York Post reports that between 2010 and 2024,...
Malaysia-Thailand Border Area Boat Race Can Spur local Economy - Kelantan Exco
PASIR MAS, July 20 (Bernama) -- The proposal to organise a boat race competition between Malaysia and Thailand at Sungai Golok is not only expected to revive a traditional sport shared by both countries, but also serve as a catalyst for economic...

Four Seasons hosts global bar talent for cocktail week
As the cocktail world gathers for the 2025 Tales of the Cocktail, Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans is once again at the center of the celebration — welcoming top bars and bartenders from around the globe for a week of unforgettable collaborations....

'Speak Marathi or get out': Fight over local train seat in Mumbai turns into language row
A fight for a seat in a crowded Mumbai local train degenerated into a full-blown language row, with one woman telling the other to speak Marathi or "get out". The incident took place on Friday evening (July 18) in a crowded ladies' coach of a...

View from the Green Room: Tick-Tock... It’s Wine O'Clock!
REVIEW: It’s Wine O’Clock at Theatre Royal It’s that time of day when it’s time to unwind. Jobs done – or sent to the back burner for another day – and it’s let your hair down and drink away the cares of the day. Except there’s more to Norma...

Thinking globally and acting locally to combat the environmental threat
We in St Joseph and St Benildus Parish have often shared our feelings of powerlessness in the face of the impending global threat posed by climate change and environmental degradation. But as Christians we always felt that we should respond in...

The Biz Beat: Los Gatos restaurant pairs Italian food with bocce ball
Housed inside a huge renovated warehouse, the exterior of Campo di Bocce of Los Gatos gives little indication of the remarkable scene within. The cavernous room is packed with everyone from casual players to serious league contenders and corporate...

Missing mother-of-three who vanished after running to a garage at 3.50am bought a bottle of wine and milk before disappearing - as police divers search nearby lake for clues
Mystery surrounds the disappearance of a mother-of-three who was last seen buying wine and milk at a petrol station in the early hours of the morning. Rachel Booth, 38, was reported missing on Saturday July 19 after she was last seen by her family...
Chinese mega listings catapult Hong Kong to top spot in global markets for IPOs in H1 2025
[HONG KONG] A parade of China’s mega listings in Hong Kong since the turn of the year has helped restore some of the shine to the city as the world’s largest fundraising destination for initial public offerings (IPOs). A significantly large number...

Global Food and Fish Production to Rise 14% by 2034, Says OECD-FAO
Global food and fish production will rise 14% by 2034, led by middle-income countries, but must balance a 6% emissions increase with sustainable practices. (Representational Image) With the pressure mounting to nourish a growing global population...

Trippani: July 20th Is National Ice Cream Day
By Damian Trippani Monroe To the Editor: It’s funny how our government held a big press conference for National Ice Cream Day, with officials praising ice cream like it’s a health food. They don’t mention how the saturated fat and sugar fit into...

Global Solidarity Call: Hamas Declares Critical 3-Day Protest Campaign Against Gaza Famine And Blockade
Hamas’s official logo, calling on its followers to mobilize this Sunday against the offensive in Gaza. 19/7/2025 July 19, 2025 Hour: 11:05 am Hamas issues a Solidarity Call for global protests against the Gaza humanitarian crisis and Israeli...

Costco locations begin to make the switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola at food courts
Costco’s switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola drinks at its food courts is underway. The change at Costco’s food courts “began rolling out across all Costco warehouses” at the beginning of July, The Coca-Cola Company said in a statement to FOX Business....
World AFP Sudan PM vows to rebuild Khartoum on first visit to war-torn capital
Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris on Saturday pledged to rebuild Khartoum on his first visit to the capital, ravaged by more than two years of war, since assuming office in May. Touring the city's destroyed airport, bridges and water stations,...
‘I want to try and help’: Roosevelt High junior strives to improve world around her
One of Rose Stone’s earliest memories was seeing a person living on the side of the road in a tent with animals scurrying around. It was a formative moment that fostered enduring empathy for unhoused people. Last year, she created a list of...

Green Fingers: Last dance for growing some food crops
The growing season is reasonably short in Ireland, therefore, as the period for sowing and planting is limited, it is important to get going when conditions are reasonable. This year was more in our favour with good conditions from March onwards...

14 Global Hygiene Habits That Surprise Most Americans
By Martha A. Lavallie Cleanliness might feel universal, but hygiene is anything but. Across 56 nations, norms vary wildly, shaped by culture, climate, and necessity. Americans’ daily showers and deodorant routines aren’t the global gold...

Mumbai’s Iconic Van Rani Toy Train Set To Return To Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Last Updated:July 20, 2025, 17:19 IST The Van Rani toy train service had to be paused after severe damage caused by Cyclone Tauktae that passed by Mumbai in 2021. The new Van Rani will feature transparent roofs and large glass windows.Mumbai’s...

Get a bite of these juicy mutton kebabs straight from Istanbul at this Turkish food festival
A whirlwind of smoky spices, sizzling grills, and age-old culinary traditions has arrived in Noida, as Tahia restaurant hosts a Turkish food festival that promises an immersive journey through the flavours of Istanbul’s vibrant streets and...