Airfares to Patna surge as Chhath Puja travel rush begins

A mother’s last rites, a neighbour’s promise: Two Kerala stories of bonds beyond religion

Ted Turner's family to auction 19th-century Western paintings for conservation

The family of media mogul Ted Turner plans to sell 20 paintings by well-known 19th-century American artists at auction. The works depict landscapes of the American West and are valued at around $20 million. The sale is scheduled for January 2027. Proceeds will support the Turner Foundation's conservation work aimed at protecting natural habitats.

Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson receive humanitarian award at charity gala

Actors Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson were presented with the Clarence and Jacqueline Avant HollyRod Humanitarian Award at a charity gala. The honour recognised their humanitarian work and their support for families affected by autism and Parkinson's disease. The gala was hosted by Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete. The evening aimed to raise funds and awareness for the difficulties these families encounter.

Ethereum's largest community event makes its first India appearance, drawing little local attention

Ethereum, one of the world's largest blockchain networks, held its flagship gathering in India for the first time. The event took place in Mumbai, where it attracted limited public attention from the city's residents. The report suggests the gathering's high profile within the crypto community contrasted sharply with its muted reception in the wider city. The piece highlights the gap between the event's global importance and its local visibility.