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Indian dads and the changing perceptions of fatherhood

Men who are raising Gen Z and Gen Alpha are far more open to taking on responsibilities that extend beyond signing off school fees. (Shutterstock)

opinion

Published on Jun 21, 2026 08:01 am IST

Israel consulate in Istanbul attacked; 1 shooter dead, 2 injured in gunfight

A man holds a gun, after gunfire was heard near the building housing the Israeli consulate, according to a witness, in Istanbul, Turkey, April 7

world news

Updated on Apr 08, 2026 12:00 am IST

2 buildings collapse in central Istanbul after gas explosion, 1 dead

Rescue efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining individual. (Representational image)

world news

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 10:47 pm IST

IndiGo extends free waivers for Middle East, Istanbul flight cancellations

India's two largest private carriers IndiGo and Air India have suspended flights to all destinations in the Middle East amid the US-Iran conflict.

india news

Updated on Mar 06, 2026 12:43 pm IST

Deutsche Welle reporter arrested for ‘insulting’ Turkish president Erdogan

Under Turkish law, insulting the president is punishable by up to four years in prison.

world news

Published on Feb 20, 2026 08:36 pm IST

Check out Istanbul Airport's iGA Sleepods offering private resting spots for €24

Catch a glimpse inside Istanbul Airport's cosy sleeping pods!

travel

Published on Jan 22, 2026 09:00 am IST

Which city outranks Chicago for worst traffic? Check new report

INRIX data shows drivers in Istanbul lost 118 hours to traffic in 2025.

world news

Updated on Dec 05, 2025 11:17 am IST

Pakistan and Afghan Taliban delegations meet in Istanbul to resume peace talks

Early this week, Pakistani military spokesman Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry accused Kabul of harbouring the TTP fighters, saying that stopping attacks from Afghan soil was a demand of Pakistan on which there would be no compromise.

world news

Published on Nov 06, 2025 08:43 pm IST

Turkey building collapse: Four of a family killed in Gebze near Istanbul

Firefighters and emergency rescue teams search for trapped people after a residential building collapsed in Gebze, Turkey on Wednesday.

world news

Published on Oct 30, 2025 02:29 pm IST

Pakistan's 'open war' warning amid Istanbul peace talks with Afghanistan

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif speaks during an interview with Reuters in Islamabad, Pakistan, October 20, 2025.

world news

Updated on Oct 26, 2025 12:00 am IST

Indian tourists ditch Azerbaijan and Turkey. Reason: Operation Sindoor | Report

Azerbaijan and Turkey record dip in Indian tourists

india news

Updated on Oct 19, 2025 06:02 pm IST

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 hits Turkey's Istanbul

AFAD said the tremor centered in the Marmara Sea, southwest of Istanbul, along a faultline long seen as a risk for the city of 16 million people.

world news

Published on Oct 02, 2025 06:10 pm IST

Turkish police block access to opposition headquarters in Istanbul

Chairman Ozgur Ozel has called the series of legal cases against his officials “a coup” initiated by the government.

world news

Published on Sept 08, 2025 05:23 pm IST

The Chanel store that turned away JLo has a history of unchecked elitism

Jennifer Lopez being turned away at aChanel store speaks to a greater issue at hand

cinema

Published on Aug 09, 2025 02:18 pm IST

Jennifer Lopez shops at rival brands after being denied entry at Chanel store

Jennifer Lopez will perform at Yenikapi Festival Park during the Istanbul Festival.. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP)

hollywood

Updated on Aug 08, 2025 08:13 pm IST

Visitor thwarts arson attempt at Istanbul's historic Hagia Sophia Mosque

The CCTV footage shows that instead of approaching the minbar of the mosque, he went to an area near the marble columns behind lecterns

india news

Published on Aug 05, 2025 08:46 pm IST

Over 50 detained after Turkish police crackdown on pride march in Istanbul

A person is detained by Turkish police officers as he tries to gather with others to celebrate the annual LGBTQ+ Pride March, in Istanbul, Turkey,

world news

Published on Jun 30, 2025 09:49 am IST

Russia, Ukraine set to hold more peace talks after Kyiv hits nuclear-capable bombers

us news

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:58 pm IST

Ukraine renews demand to see Russia's peace terms

us news

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:39 pm IST

Russia says Ukraine not responding on Istanbul talks

us news

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 09:39 pm IST

Russia, Ukraine agree to swap 1,000 PoWs in first direct talks in three years

Russian delegation (R) and Ukrainian delegation (L) attending a meeting for Ukraine-Russia peace talks at the Turkish Presidential office Dolmabahce, in Istanbul.

world news

Published on May 16, 2025 08:30 pm IST

Video shows ‘no discount’ sign for South Asians in Istanbul

Many took to the comments section to react.

trending

Updated on Apr 28, 2025 05:25 pm IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 shakes Istanbul, epicentre in Sea of Marmara

A working seismograph is shown in a display about earthquakes.

world news

Updated on Apr 23, 2025 03:56 pm IST

Boutiques to bazaars: 6 best countries for a dream shopping experience

Traditional Turkish sweets and dried fruits are displayed at a store at the Spice market, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, in Istanbul, Turkey.

travel

Updated on Apr 18, 2025 01:54 pm IST

Turkey’s anti-democratic crackdown is damaging its economy

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People shout slogans as they march to protest against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

world news

Published on Mar 25, 2025 08:19 am IST

How Istanbul's mayor became Erdogan's prime target

Istanbul's mayor and main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) candidate Ekrem Imamoglu makes a speech in front of supporters celebrating outside the main municipality building.

world news

Published on Mar 24, 2025 05:30 pm IST