Global decline in their prices aid the trend

WIRED takes a tour of the new LEGO House in Billund, Denmark. The "home of the brick" was designed by Bjarke Ingels Group and completely inspired by LEGO. The building uses the same dimensions as LEGO bricks, so you could technically build it out of LEGO. Once inside, visitors are treated to the ultimate LEGO experience, with lots of opportunities to get building and to admire master LEGO builders' breathtaking creations.

Artist Andres Amador takes "playing with sand" to a whole new level. His free-flowing and fractal-inspired works of art exist for only a short amount of time, eventually getting swallowed up by the ocean's tides. But, in that timeframe, Andres is able to create unique pieces that are indelible and impactful.

Be it the magnificent landscapes that are rich in flora and fauna or the diverse and vibrant heritage and culture that the country boasts, India has something in store for every traveller. Here is a curated list of some of the incredible experiences one can have in India. Pick the ones you want to experience during your holidays. 

Aziz claimed that Pakistan is maintaining "minimum nuclear deterrence" for peace and stability in the region and called upon the international community to desist from policies and actions that undermine strategic stability in South Asia.

Over 60 per cent of edible oil requirement is now met through imports, which is a cause for concern, says SEA president Sanjeev Asthana

India imported 145.35 lakh tonnes (lt) of edible oil during the first 11 months of the oil year 2023-24, against 154.68 lt in the corresponding period of the previous oil year

Solvent extractors seek Centre’s help to export oilmeals

In pursuit of organic food, Bengaluru residents are growing vegetables on open terraces.

Curbs on edible oil exports must be relaxed so that farmers have the freedom to capitalise on global market opportunities, just as consumers benefit from cheap imports

A cup of morning ‘South Indian coffee’ is the only pick-me-up than one needs

Cars are crossing over from fuel-burning transportation tools to eco-friendly, AI-powered technology on wheels. Welcome to the future of driving.

Australia lifted the title after defeating India by 85 runs in the final of the Women's T20 World Cup in Melbourne.

The edible oils import declined by 34% to 7,90,377 tonne during April, mainly due to logistics related issues during the lockdown, industry body Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) said on Wednesday.

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May 10 is Mother's Day and like many other Bollywood celebrities, Shilpa Shetty took out time to talk about what an "incredible example of strength, dignity, ethics and love" her mother has been for her as well as her sister Shamita. "I am so grateful to God for blessing me with 'this' mother in this life, who has loved and supported me unconditionally and selflessly. She has been an incredible example of strength, dignity, ethics and love to both Shamita and me and moulded us into the individuals we are today. The moral and spiritual values that she gave us throughout our formative years make for such a beautiful gift - one that can never be repaid," said Shilpa.

Shilpa used TikTok's in-app campaign #ThanksMaa to thank her mother. She created a video using TikTok's photo template to express love for her mom on this special occasion. It features beautiful photographs of the actress along with her mother.

She also thanked her mother-in-law, "who encourages me with pride in all my endeavours", adding: "None of this would have ever been possible without your love and blessings". Meanwhile, to make the day even more memorable, cricketers David Warner, Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan and actress Hansika Motwani will be going live on TikTok at 11 am on May 10.

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If you know what to look for, you can find wild plants that will calm a fever, freshen your breath or make a lovely cup of tea.

The Indian long pepper's use in traditional medicine dates back thousands of years.

The early shoots of hosta plants are tender and delicious.

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NASA's Cassini orbiter and other telescopes reveal stunning pictures of the planet and its rings.

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A drone has found a vast catshark nursery on the seafloor west of Ireland, say scientists with the SeaRover survey.

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