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Noise launches Master Buds Max in India with Sound by Bose technology
Noise, India’s leading connected lifestyle brand, has launched the Master Buds Max, its first over-ear headphones under the flagship Master Series, in collaboration with Bose. This new addition aims to redefine the premium audio segment by...

20 dead after bus catches fire in India's Rajasthan
At least 20 passengers were burnt to death and 16 critically injured when a bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur in Rajasthan caught fire yesterday, PTI reported. The private bus, carrying 57 passengers left Jaisalmer at around 3:00pm. On the...

Air India Express to launch direct Agartala-Bagdogra flight from Oct 26
AGARTALA: Air India Express is set to launch a direct flight service between Agartala and Bagdogra on October 26, connecting the state capital to North Bengal and providing seamless access to popular destinations such as Darjeeling, Kalimpong,...

The art of writing about India
The winter in Vermont is finally melting. But Sonia Shah’s lover of three months has abruptly announced his departure. Ilan de Toorjen Foss, a manic narcissist of mysterious Swiss origins, is 33 years older than her. To soften the shock, he...

‘Pegs, Taash, Mithai & Repeat’– Email That All Employees Deserve; Delhi Office Gives 9-Day Diwali Break | Viral
A woman's LinkedIn post goes viral. Image Source: AI-Generated Every e-mail that hits your inbox, with its sender being someone- or anyone- from your office, is hardly a nice e-mail to check. In other words, office e-mails are mostly all about...

ISPR slams India's 'Bollywood-Style' rhetoric, warns against regional destabilisation
Every act of aggression receives swift, resolute, intense response remembered by posterityPakistan Rangers (R) and Indian Border Security Force personnel take part in the daily flag lowering ceremony at their joint border post of Wagah near Lahore...

Bengaluru like Spain, Portugal, and Greece? Russian woman says Rs 2.5 lakh bare minimum to live in India's Silicon Valley
Is it really possible to live in Bengaluru with just Rs 30,000 a month? That’s the question one Reddit user recently posed — and it quickly went viral. “I’m not talking about luxury or fancy stuff — just a decent, manageable life. Basically, a...

Asian Cup qualifiers exit leaves India with plenty to ponder
Margao: Khalid Jamil inherited a qualifying campaign gone awry and could not repair it in two matches against Singapore. On the balance of play home and away, Singapore deserved the results (1-1; 2-1). It meant India could not achieve the “bare...

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Michelin keys awarded to India's Taj Hotels, celebrating excellence in hospitality
You may not know what Michelin keys are. They are the hotel equivalent of Michelin stars with pretty much the same philosophy: Anonymous inspections by professionals who pay their own way; three keys are the hotel equivalent of three stars for...

FO° Talks: Japan’s Ties With Philippines Soar Amid China Tensions. Will India Join the Alliance?
Rohan Khattar Singh, Fair Observer’s Video Producer & Social Media Manager, speaks with Saya Kiba, an associate professor at Japan’s Kobe City University of Foreign Studies, regarding the growing importance of the Philippines in Southeast Asia and...

Raila Odinga Dies in India After Cardiac Arrest
Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya, died at an Ayurvedic eye hospital-cum-research centre at Koothattukulam in Ernakulam district of Kerala on Wednesday (October 15, 2025). He was 80. He suffered a cardiac failure during his morning walk...

From Delhi to Kabul, and beyond – the stories lost and told
It all began in 2018, when a male colleague at a global newswire — originally chosen for a senior correspondent position in Afghanistan — decided to forgo the 19-month posting. Suddenly, I found myself shortlisted to fill the vacancy.A rushed...

A Desert in India that Looks like Mars; Check where it is Located
When one thinks about Tamil Nadu, they typically picture its serene Bay of Bengal coastline, historic temples, and lush paddy fields. However, did you know that the state also contains an Indian desert that is unlike any other you have ever seen?...

Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway blocked amid heavy traffic; ambulances stuck
Biker recounts shocking scenes witnessed while being stuck for 50 minutes on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway Traffic congestion on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway, particularly between Naigaon and the bridge over the Vasai creek near Hotel Fountain, has...

Lexus Updates Luxury MPV LM 350h In India With New Features And E20 Compatibility
Lexus Updates Luxury MPV LM 350h In India With New Features And E20 Compatibility Lexus has updated its super premium MPV ‘LM 350h’ in India, keeping prices unchanged while introducing new features and E20 ethanol compatibility. This update aligns...

Mumbai to Ratnagiri in Less Than 5 Hours as New Ro-Ro Ferry Service Set to Launch Soon
Mumbaikars heading to the Konkan coast will soon have a faster and more convenient option with the new roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) ferry service from Mumbai to Ratnagiri. The M2M Ferries service offers a quicker and more scenic alternative to the...

Sonakshi Sinha is rumored to be pregnant after videos of her recent appearance with Zaheer Iqbal in Mumbai went viral.
October 15th 2025. One of the most beloved couples of Bollywood, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, were recently spotted at a dazzling event in Mumbai on Tuesday. The pair stole the show in their stunning traditional attire and were all smiles as...

India News | Telangana Police Seizes 1.6 Kg of Ganja-infused Chocolates at Secunderabad Railway Station
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 15 (ANI): Telangana police on Tuesday seized 1.6 kilograms of ganja-infused chocolates at Secunderabad railway station. However, the accused managed to flee from the spot upon noticing the STF team, the...

India News | Jaisalmer Bus Tragedy: Authorities Issue Helpline Numbers After 20 Passengers Killed
Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], October 15 (ANI): A day after 20 passengers were killed after a bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire on Tuesday, authorities in the District Administration of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer have issued their...
India slams Pakistan at UN over child rights abuses, cross-border terrorism
India on Tuesday launched a sharp counterattack against Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of being one of the “most serious violators” of the global agenda on the protection of children in armed conflict. Delivering India’s statement on...