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Book Review | Tides of Triumph: A Saga Of Maratha Courage And Cultural Pride
Last Updated:July 16, 2025, 17:38 IST The book explores various themes related to the maritime achievements of the Marathas following the establishment of the Maratha Navy by Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1659. The legacy of the Maratha Navy is explored...

OPINION (AN COLÚN): Ireland's ancient forests are remembered in stunning new book
IT IS POIGNANT to reflect on the many great forests which have been lost in Ireland over the millennia. Unbroken canopies stretching for countless miles, towering trees, abundant wildlife, abundant flora; places of great beauty and peace. Now no...

France Recommerce Market Intelligence Report 2025-2029 Certified Platforms, Brand Partnerships, And Policy-Driven Ecosystems Changing The Landscape
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The recommerce market in France is poised for robust growth, projected to reach $6.84 billion by 2025 with a CAGR of 9.5% from 2025-2029. Key areas include electronics, fashion, and books/media. The market is...
Thymen Arensman Wins Stage 14 of Tour de France
The 2025 Tour de France continued Saturday with stage 14 – a 182.6-kilometer challenging battle in the high mountains on a route from Pau to Luchon-Superbagneres. The stage would feature two Beyond Category climbs – one of them the Col du...

Ana de Armas, Tom Cruise Spain getaway details revealed
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas are in their vacation mode together as they relax on their trip to Spain. The 37-year-old actress and the Hollywood star, 63, were spotted on a boat on their holiday as they enjoyed the sun while de Armas read a book....

Gwyneth Paltrow was 'sad' when ex Brad Pitt married Jennifer Aniston, bombshell book reveals
Gwyneth Paltrow put her Oscar winning acting skills to good use when her ex-fiancé married another woman. A new biography about the Shakespeare in Love star, which also examines her relationship with Ben Affleck, claims Paltrow, 52, was mournful...
Book examines bond between Britain's Queen Elizabeth, U.S. presidents
WASHINGTON – She wasn’t just a woman in a colorful hat. And American presidents knew it. Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, whose 70-year reign made her the nation’s longest-ruling monarch, met 13 sitting U.S. presidents over her lifetime, more than...

Tourist who has visited 100 cities in Europe names the 7 most underrated
After exploring over 100 cities across Europe, popular travel content creator Lukepatricktravelstories has shared his personal list of the continent’s seven most underrated cities, with hidden gems that are often overlooked in favour of big names...

Our summer motorsport book guide
The long, bright evenings. A warm breeze in the air (if you're lucky). Time to allow the mind to wander with thoughts of a summer break, and time away from it all. A proper holiday is not complete without a good book. A break from a screen, a...

Dance To The Wurlitzer - Free Event
arts I was a little confused when I saw this new book because I knew that Lucinda Riley very sadly died of cancer in 2021 but then I saw that it was originally published in 2012 and has been republished in 2025 – and I’m so glad it has. I loved...

EU’s packaging regulation for waste reduction
Image: Dusan Petkovic/stock.adobe.com The European Union Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) officially entered into force on 11 February 2025. The Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP) will be holding a State of Industry Webinar on...

Britain's Got Talent finalists Han & Fran to star in Venue Cymru’s 2025 panto!
The vocal pair wowed audiences across the UK on this year’s Britain’s Got Talent and made a dramatic return to the contest as the judges’ wildcard after their semi-final exit. Han & Fran will be joining TV favourites and dancing brothers AJ and...
Voices: How the far right is politicising the return of the wolf – and again threatening its presence in Europe
In Lower Saxony, in 2022, a wolf attacked and killed Dolly, Ursula von der Leyen’s favourite pony. Strategically, this was a terribly poor move on the wolf’s part. The president of the European Commission is a passionate equestrian. Citing...
A new book tells the story of taxidermist and forensic ornithologist Roxie Laybourne
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Imagine a police procedural. Cops called to a gruesome scene. Evidence techs secure the area. They dust for prints and blot up stains. Then a hard-boiled homicide cop sees something and says, better call in the feather...

RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS: Want to get Britain investing, Chancellor? Take a leaf out of my dad's book...
My attempts at teenage rebellion were an absolute disaster, thanks to my dad's unconventional parenting style. When I got to the age that school friends were starting to get into trouble for various misdemeanours – smoking behind the bike sheds,...

'I quit the UK for Spain but didn't realise it was 20 years behind'
A UK expat residing in Spain has boldly claimed that the country is "20 years or so behind the UK" in one particular aspect. Mark Danby, hailing from Stockport, Greater Manchester, made a significant life change six months ago, swapping the UK for...

Our expert’s guide to the best cities in Italy, whatever the season
“You may have the universe,” said the great 19th-century composer Giuseppe Verdi, “if I may have Italy.” For many, that trade-off would seem fair on the strength of Verdi’s native province of Parma alone – a place renowned for its operatic beauty...

'I moved to Spain six months ago and couldn't believe what I saw'
A man has stated that Spain is "20 years or so behind the UK" in one distinct area. Mark Danby, from Stockport, Greater Manchester, UK, made the radical choice to chase the sunshine and relocate to Spain six months back, settling in Manilva, a...

Europe’s Far Right Copies Trump—And It’s Working
Leaked plans show Germany’s far right plotting a radical power grab with global implications. The leak of a document from the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), Germany’s far-right party, sheds light on the way Donald Trump’s strategy is being...

'I moved to Spain from UK but didn't realise it was 20 years behind on one thing'
A UK expat residing in Spain has boldly claimed that the European country is "20 years or so behind the UK" in one particular aspect. Mark Danby, hailing from Stockport, Greater Manchester, made a significant life change six months ago, leaving...