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Posh tinned fish is making waves
Once brushed off as "back-of-the-cupboard" fare, tinned fish has become one of Britain's "chicest grocery indulgences", and a "surprisingly sexy new status symbol", said Hannah Twiggs in The Independent. In a world filled with UPFs and...

Gas or nuclear must be in the mix
In response to your energy correspondent in Issue 496 – the laws of nature transcend the laws of any parliament. At the present level of technology only gas and nuclear fission (other than coal) can provide reliable electricity 24/7, 365 days....

Opinion: A Judge Who Awarded Himself The Death Penalty
Last Updated:July 27, 2025, 15:27 IST On the Kottayam-Pathanamthitta border in Kerala is a temple of Cheruvally Devi. There is a unique shrine dedicated in this temple, to a judge, called Judge Ammavan Many seeking legal relief throng the shrine...

Genetic test can predict obesity in children before age 5
Copenhagen: A groundbreaking genetic test can now predict obesity in children before they turn five, according to a large-scale international study based on data from over five million individuals. This test could be a major step in addressing...
Humpback whales lose over 36 pct body fat during annual migrations: study
SYDNEY, July 28 (Xinhua) -- New research reveals that humpback whales lose about 36 percent of their body fat during their annual migrations. This dramatic change in body condition reflects the immense energy demands these whales face as they...

Number of British acts at European music festivals plummets since Brexit
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Off-road nature expedition to heart of Sabah
For lovers of the great outdoors, Sabah makes a bountiful adventure playground — from challenging terrains and majestic mountains to lush tropical rainforest and exotic wildlife. If you’re a fan of off-road expeditions, the untamed roads of...

Chef Niyati Rao On Ekaa’s Ingredient-Forward Approach And More
Chef Niyati Rao is better known as the mastermind behind Ekaa, an ingredient forward restaurant located in the bylanes of Fort. Rao began her journey with restaurants like Wasabi by Morimoto, The Zodiac Grill and A Reverie. She has also worked...

$22m afs girls’ school building inaugurated in Faryab
MAIMANA (Pajhwok): A new building for a girls’ school has been constructed and put into service in northern Faryab province at a cost of 22 million afghanis. The facility for Iti Arooq Primary Girls’ School was officially opened on Sunday...

Opening doors: Claudius Moor
When Claudius Moor joined Arbonia as Head of Strategy and Business Development in 2015, the company had a reputation for being a jack-of-all-trades – producing excellent products, but lagging behind its competitors when it came to market share....

Craig Ramsay taught Slovak ice hockey players not to be afraid
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement To many, he resembled the charismatic Captain Picard from the sci-fi series Star Trek. When Craig Ramsay was appointed head coach of the Slovak national ice...

Day I wept —Onyeka
Brentford and Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka has revealed the emotional toll of adapting to life and football in Europe, recounting how he was brought to tears during his first winter training session in Denmark. Back in early 2016, an...

Pogacar crowned Tour de France champion for fourth time
Paris : Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) gatecrashed Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar's party as the Belgian put in a monster ride through Montmartre to deny the Slovenian a fifth stage win in the new-look Paris finale. On Sunday, Pogacar...

The eerie ghost town that's sat abandoned for 20 years on world's largest island
Tucked away in the Scoresby Sound area in eastern Greenland lies the abandoned village of Itterajivit - also known by its Danish name, Kap Hope. Once home to more than a hundred residents, the settlement gradually began to empty over the decades...
Pogacar crowned Tour de France champion for fourth time – but Wout van Aert steals show in Paris thriller
Paris [France], July 28 (ANI): Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) gatecrashed Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar's party as the Belgian put in a monster ride through Montmartre to deny the Slovenian a fifth stage win in the new-look Paris...

This lesser known meteor shower peaks over Singapore on July 30 – here's how to catch it
Star light, star bright – another meteor shower is now visible in Singapore skies. The Delta Aquariid meteor shower is now active, but set to peak on July 30. Granted that the skies are clear and the moon is not too bright, you may have a chance...

Getting Schooled in Complex Earth System Modeling
Understanding and predicting how global sea levels respond to climate-driven ice sheet changes have emerged as pressing concerns because of the expected consequences of these changes for humans around the world [e.g., Intergovernmental Panel on...

These Mid-Tier Bags Are Quietly Dethroning The Usual Status Symbols
I still remember a Saint Laurent Loulou being one of the first designer handbags that stopped me in my tracks as a teenager—worn with the ultimate early 2010’s outfit of skinny jeans, sky-high platform pumps and a statement necklace. It took a...

Mini Europe In India? These Small Towns Will Surprise You With Their Colonial Charm
Mini Europe In India? These Small Towns Will Surprise You With Their Colonial Charm. (Image: Canva) Cobbled streets, pastel houses, gothic churches and colonial cafes, some Indian towns will make you feel like you have stepped right into a...
Extensive Greenland Ice Sheet melting in mid-July
A moderately intense melt season for the Greenland Ice Sheet has continued in July, with an extended period of high temperatures and coastal melting in mid-July. Temperatures at Summit closely approached the freezing mark on July 13, but no...