Gulbahor Ortikova, a resident of Arabmozor village in Fergana region's Tashlak district, has been making bricks since her youth and continues to support her family through this craft. 'We are three daughters in the family, I am the eldest, and for my parents I am like a son. From spring to autumn I lay bricks, and with the money I earn I stock up on food for winter. I can make 1,200 bricks a day,' she says.
In 1858, London sweltered through an unbearable heatwave. The River Thames reeked so badly it left people gasping for air. "The Great Stink" went down in history — and ultimately gave London a modern sewer system.
As India grapples with longer, more frequent and more severe heatwaves, access to cooling or even a refrigerator remains out of reach for millions. In New Delhi, many households rely on the matka – a traditional clay pot that uses evaporation to keep water cool. It’s an affordable alternative for homes without refrigerators.
The World Cup is not just about football; it can also benefit mental health by fostering a sense of belonging and shared experience, according to experts.
Justin Bieber has been added to the star-studded lineup of the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, organizers confirmed. The Canadian megastar joins Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop sensation BTS for the Super Bowl-style performance on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Pirates have captured our imagination for centuries. With 'Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced,' gamers can now head off on another pirate adventure. How has our concept of pirates evolved with pop culture?
In early June, workers and heavy machinery unexpectedly arrived in the courtyard of buildings No. 1 and No. 2 in the "Turon" mahalla of Tashkent's Mirzo Ulugbek district. They began dismantling a children's playground that residents had built years ago with their own funds. It later emerged that the local administration (hokimiyat) had planned a renovation project for the courtyard, which included building a fountain in the center, installing sofas, and creating a barbecue zone.
Due to Earth's axial tilt and the timing of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, approximately 99 percent of the world's population – about 8.2 billion people – will experience daylight or twilight simultaneously on July 8 at around 11:10 GMT.
A lotion made from catnip (Nepeta cataria) has been found to be as effective as Deet in repelling mosquitoes, according to a study presented at the Society for Experimental Biology conference in Florence. The research was conducted by a team working between Uganda and Wales.
In the Marhamat district of Andijan region, on June 30, a 16-year-old girl jumped into the South Fergana Canal and was swept away by the current. The incident occurred on the canal flowing along Nodirabegim Street in the 'Ershi' neighborhood.
Mercedes-Benz has introduced the most comprehensive update of the current generation of its flagship S-Class, timed to coincide with the 140th anniversary of the invention of the automobile.
Tom Cruise was born in 1962 in Syracuse, USA. He made his film debut in 1981 with 'Endless Love' and two years later played the lead in 'Risky Business'. His performances in 'Legend', 'Top Gun', and 'The Color of Money' (1985-1986) captivated audiences.