How Bombay went from a fort city to a bustling metropolis
A new exhibition charts Bombay’s passage through the centuries via paintings, photographs and prints.
Continue ReadingA new exhibition charts Bombay’s passage through the centuries via paintings, photographs and prints.
Continue ReadingIn 1990, Europe produced around a third of its electricity from nuclear power. That has now fallen to an average of 15%, leaving the continent “completely dependent on expensive and volatile imports” of fossil fuels, she said, putting Europe at a disadvantage compared with other regions of the world.
Continue ReadingA slight figure in neat shirts and jackets, Magyar seemed too slick and urbane to reach the hearts of the rural electorate, but has proven himself a strong challenger. Orban, 62, is a village boy who speaks village Hungarian, Magyar is a Budapest lawyer by training. Conscious that his status as a member of the […]
Continue ReadingAir force pararescue units who specialise in CSAR missions are among the most highly trained in the US military.
Continue ReadingDouble-murderer Dezi Freeman evaded capture for seven months in the bush but police believe he had help.
Continue ReadingThe snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon.
Continue ReadingIt appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.
Continue ReadingOfficials say the hip-hop star was forced to sign papers releasing a rapper known as Pooh Shiesty from his record contract.
Continue ReadingThe Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and “dehumanising”.
Continue ReadingThe president’s new budget would cut non-defence spending by 10%, partly by slashing domestic programmes.
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