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The Louvre in Paris shuts down, sounding alarm on over-tourism

The spontaneous strike by the staff erupted during a routine internal meeting, as gallery attendants, ticket agents and security personnel refused to take up their posts in protest over unmanageable crowds, chronic understaffing and what one union called 'untenable' working conditions

17 June,2025 10:53 AM IST | Paris | AP
The Louvre has become a bellwether of global over-tourism overwhelmed by its own popularity. Photo Courtesy: Pixabay

Father’s Day 2025: Sandip Soparrkar’s fight to become India’s first single dad

    Father’s Day 2025: Sandip Soparrkar’s fight to become India’s first single dad

    What does it take for a single man in India to become a father? Bollywood choreographer Sandip Soparrkar broke stereotypes when he became India’s first single man to legally adopt a child. In this exclusive Father’s Day special, Sandip opens up about his emotional battle with outdated mindsets, legal hurdles, and societal judgment — all for the dream of having a child to call his own. From holding his son Arjun for the first time to now raising two sons — one with special needs — Sandip’s journey redefines what it means to be a parent. “Don’t wait for marriage to become a parent,” he says. Watch this heartwarming conversation that’s not just about fatherhood, but about courage, love, and challenging the norm.

    14 June,2025 06:05 PM IST

    Travel News

    Travelling to Goa Check out these three hidden getaways this monsoon season

    There is a different kind of romance with Goa in the rains that no dry season can replicate and these hidden gems will make you enjoy the season more

    16 June,2025 04:19 PM IST | Panjim | mid-day online correspondent

    Relationships News

    From 'Last Seen' to 'Dots': How Gen-Z daters are decoding virtual body language

    5 in 7 Indian daters revealed that it isn't about sitting cross-legged or maintaining eye contact anymore. The real deal is the speed of reply, choice of emojis, uppercase vs lowercase texts, proper use of punctuation, how long you've been left on read, and more

    15 June,2025 09:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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