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Imagine walking down a quiet Spanish street and realising the “roof” above your head isn’t a building at all; it’s a massive slab of natural rock. Not decorative. Not artificial. It is just there. That’s Setenil de las Bodegas, a small town in southern Spain that quite literally exists inside…

TOI correspondent from Washington: Celebrated American composer and Indophile Philip Glass has withdrawn the world premiere of his Symphony No 15, “Lincoln,” from the MAGA-infused Kennedy Center in Washington DC — the decision redolent of nonviolent Gandhian protest embodied in his landmark opera Satyagraha.

In the UAE, simply deeming your manager incompetent won't stand up in labour court. The law protects employees from harassment, discrimination, and abuse, not just poor leadership. If a manager's actions create a hostile environment or violate your rights, documentation and formal complaints to HR or MoHRE are crucial steps.…

Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee received a 20-month prison sentence. The court found she accepted luxury gifts, including a Chanel bag and diamond necklace, for political influence. This conviction highlights South Korea's strict stance on corruption involving those near power. The case has sparked debate about accountability…

Pakistan faces a perilous tightrope walk as US-Iran tensions escalate. Caught between seeking vital US dollars for its economy and appeasing domestic Islamic sentiment, Islamabad is leveraging its unique diplomatic position. The nation's history of strategic ambiguity and its proximity to Iran present both opportunities and immense risks, potentially drawing…

The fatal shooting of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti, a concealed-carry permit holder, during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis has reignited a long-simmering debate over gun ownership, protest regulations, and police authority in the United States.

Canadian-Indian chartered accountant and career coach Nidhi Nagori said that immigrants founded, developed, and made work easier for nations such as the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and much of Europe. She called these countries 'coloniser states'

US President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, urging them to negotiate an "equitable" deal without nuclear weapons or face an attack far worse than "Operation Midnight Hammer." He reiterated claims of a massive "Armada" fleet heading towards Iran. Tehran rejected talks, deeming them impossible in an "atmosphere of…

As the public sector of Texas remains beyond the sudden H-1B freeze announced by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the impact on Indians is believed to be minimal. Though India is one of the countries receiving the highest number of H-1B visas, the concentration is mostly in the IT industry, which…