From mask dances to monastery celebrations: 5 Ladakh festivals worth travelling for

If you want to see the genuine spirit of Ladakh’s nomadic communities, look no further than the Korzok Gustor Festival. Set at the Korzok Monastery right next to the breathtaking Tso Moriri Lake in eastern Ladakh, this gathering happens at a staggering altitude of more than 4,500 metres. Because it’s so isolated and heavily intertwined with the local Changpa nomads,...

Vague Language of U.S.-Iran Deal Comes Back to Haunt Peace Efforts – The New York Times

Vague Language of U.S.-Iran Deal Comes Back to Haunt Peace Efforts  The New York Times Iran Didn’t Win the War  Foreign Affairs One week in, what exactly are America and Iran getting from their agreement?  CNN The danger of US-Iran ceasefire agreement is what it leaves out  The Conversation The U.S. Won the War With Iran  Foreign Policy source

The AI tracker: From Hindi speaking AI users to virtually try-on makeup products – financialexpress.com

Amazon has begun testing Alexa+ in India, marking a significant step in bringing generative AI-powered voice assistants to one of its largest global markets. Select users have received invitations to try a Hindi-language beta version of Alexa+, with the company seeking feedback before a broader launch. According to reports, Amazon emailed customers asking them to join a testing programme that...

US-Iran War Live Updates: 'Prepare for a long, endless night' – Iran warns US of 'practical response' after strikes – The Times of India

An Iranian foreign policy analyst has suggested that Tehran could support Hezbollah in Lebanon by using tools such as Yemen’s Ansarallah and cutting Saudi Arabia’s oil exports, exerting pressure on Riyadh without “firing a single shot.”Ali Samadzadeh claimed that Iran has “contained the US military machine” and described Saudi Arabia as “not significant” in comparison, in remarks reported by Iranian...

US launches second night of strikes on Iran after ship hit by drone – Al Jazeera

The attacks come after an alleged Iranian drone struck another commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.SaveShareFor a second day in a row, the United States has launched strikes on Iran, once again citing an attack against a commercial vessel as a motivation.Saturday’s renewed attacks are the latest indication that a Middle East ceasefire, established as part of...