7 things that you thought were British but actually aren’t
Here are seven things people think are British but actually aren’t. There’s no denying that a ‘cuppa’ is a quintessential ...
The New York Times16d
He Fell in Love With a Venetian Palazzo. But Why Did It Seem So Familiar?
On the eve of leaving the city for good, an English art dealer found himself captivated by a 17th-century apartment. By Nick Haramis A DECADE OR so ago, Nicholas Ward-Jackson woke up one morning ...
Business Standard16d
Who was Aurangzeb, 17th-century Mughal ruler who remains controversial?
Aurangzeb, the 17th-century Mughal emperor, remains a polarising figure. His over 50-year reign saw significant economic growth for India, but he is often remembered as a ruthless tyrant who allegedly ...
Reuters18d
India orders curfew after violence over tomb of 17th-century Muslim ruler
MUMBAI, March 18 (Reuters) - Authorities clamped indefinite curfew on parts of the Indian city of Nagpur after more than a dozen police officers were hurt in clashes sparked by a Hindu group's ...
theregister25d
No peace for Gandi this past weekend, after storage SNAFU breaks email and more
Domain registrar, website host, and email provider Gandi.net suffered a major outage over the weekend. The latest update from the French biz, some 14 hours ago, stated it was "still working on ...
Des Moines Register27d
Why are flags at half-staff? Iowa flags lowered for second day in a row
For the second day in a row, flags around Iowa will remain at half-staff. All flags at the State Capitol Building as well as flags on public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the staff ...
The Scotsman27d
17th Century Edinburgh tavern revives with the help of classic stiff drink, the Cauld Cock and Feather
A 17th Century Edinburgh tavern is being revived - with a little help of its signature drink of old, the Cauld Cock and Feather. John’s Coffee Shop and Tavern, founded in Parliament Close in ...
Yahoo28d
Flags are at half-staff in Massachusetts today. Here's why
Gov. Maura Healey announced that state and national flags will fly at half-staff in Massachusetts today, March 7 to honor United States Navy Ensign Oliver Cole of Beverly. A graduate of the ...
The Salt Lake Tribune28d
Utah banned a 17th book from all public schools. Here’s what it’s about.
Ellen Hopkins’ New York Times bestseller “Tricks” has become the latest book — and the author’s third — to land on Utah’s growing list of titles banned from all public schools in the ...
The New York Times29d
A Peeling 17th-Century Palazzo and the Man Who Was ‘Crazy Enough’ to Buy It
The central hall of Raffaele Fabrizio’s 17th-century palazzo in Valmorea, Italy, a village near Lake Como, features trompe l’oeil windows and a vaulted ceiling with faux coffered panels.
The Salt Lake Tribune29d
Pride flags banned from Utah schools and government buildings — if Gov. Cox agrees with lawmakers
A bill that would ban pride flags from Utah schools and on government property throughout the state has passed both chambers of the Utah Legislature and now awaits approval or veto by the governor.
ESPNcricinfo1mon
With an eye on playoffs spot, in-form Giants run into table-toppers Capitals
It is Meg Lanning vs Ashleigh Gardner again. But all eyes will be on Gujarat Giants, who have redeemed themselves with two successive wins, and are suddenly in contention for the playoffs.