Paris: News

12 Oct 2023

Air India

Air India announces special sale on select European routes

Air India has announced a special sale for travelers flying from India to five European cities.

02 Sep 2023

Princess Diana

Mohamed Al-Fayed, whose son died with Princess Diana, passes away

Mohamed Al-Fayed, the former owner of Harrods department store and Fulham Football Club, died aged 94, his family said on Friday (local time), per Reuters.

12 Aug 2023

Eiffel Tower

Paris: 3 floors of Eiffel Tower evacuated after bomb threat

Three floors of the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris were on Saturday evacuated after authorities received a bomb threat, reports said, citing the French police.

22 Jul 2023

Celebrity

Charlie Chaplin's daughter, actor Josephine, dies at 74

Renowned comedian Charlie Chaplin's daughter, actor Josephine Chaplin, has passed away, reports said on Saturday.

14 Jul 2023

Narendra Modi

Modi becomes first Indian PM to receive France's highest award

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the prestigious Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, the highest award in military or civilian orders in France, by French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday.

13 Jul 2023

Narendra Modi

PM Modi embarks on 2-day visit to France

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his much-anticipated visit to France on Thursday.

08 Jul 2023

Narendra Modi

Modi France visit: Macron to host ceremonial dinner at Louvre

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron when he arrives in Paris next week to take the Indo-French bilateral ties to new heights.

06 Jul 2023

France

France to let police spy on suspects through phones: Report

The police in France will be able to spy on suspects by remotely activating the microphone, camera, and GPS of their mobiles and other devices as part of a wider justice reform bill, AFP reported.

03 Jul 2023

Paris Fashion Week

Sonam Kapoor-Natalie Portman to don Dior at Paris Fashion Week

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja is one of the most famous fashion icons of India. The Indian actor is known less for her movies and more for her suave yet quirky fashion sense. Reports are rife that the Neerja actor is set to grace the Paris Fashion Week showcasing Dior's autumn-winter 2023-2024 haute-couture collection.

02 Jul 2023

France

France shooting: Fresh clashes in Marseille, at least 56 arrested

As France continues to witness widespread violence after a teenager was allegedly shot dead by a cop at point-blank range on Tuesday, the police and rioters once again clashed in the country's southern city of Marseille on Saturday (local time).

30 Jun 2023

France

Why is France burning

The brutal police shooting of a 17-year-old teenager outside the French capital of Paris earlier this week sparked massive riots in the country's suburbs, with hundreds of angry protesters being arrested, cars being torched, and shops being ransacked.

29 Jun 2023

France

France police shooting: 180 arrested in violence over teenager's killing

The police in France have arrested at least 180 protesters as the country witnessed nationwide violent protests for the second day.

13 Jun 2023

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez teases new music, shares photos from Paris

Selena Gomez is one of the most followed pop stars around the globe. The singer-actor has been a part of many stellar projects and now she has teased her fans about her upcoming album.

Go First fined Rs 10 lakh for leaving passengers behind

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) handed Go First airline a fine of Rs. 10 lakh on Friday for taking off and leaving behind 55 passengers at the Bengaluru airport earlier this month, according to the news agency PTI.

27 Jan 2023

Fashion

Viktor & Rolf turned fashion upside-down at Paris Fashion Week

Viktor & Rolf turned fashion upside down, literally!

25 Jan 2023

Fashion Tips

Weird highlights from Schiaparelli's 2023 Paris Fashion Week Show

The Paris Haute Couture Week, Spring Summer 2023 is in full swing. Italian fashion house Schiaparelli presented its latest collection on January 23 to kick-start the fashion extravaganza.

Air India receives DGCA notice for not reporting unruly passengers

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday issued a show cause notice to Air India for not reporting the unruly behaviors of two drunk passengers onboard its AI-142 flight from Paris to Delhi on December 6.

23 Dec 2022

France

France: 2 dead, several injured in Paris shooting; gunman arrested

At least two individuals reportedly died, while four others suffered injuries in a shooting incident on Friday in France's Paris.

19 Dec 2022

France Football Team

Riots erupt across France post-FIFA World Cup loss; 100+ arrested

As France lost the 2022 FIFA World Cup final to Argentina on Sunday, distraught fans descended onto the streets across the country.

15 Nov 2022

Iran

All about Mehran Karimi Nasseri, the resident of Paris airport

The internet is abuzz with the news of Mehran Karimi Nasseri's death - the man who lived inside the premises of a French airport for 18 long years.

28 Sep 2022

Books

Discover France one page at a time with these books

Amidst its artistic side and strong national identity, France has an intriguing culture that means different to different people.

26 Sep 2022

Iran

Anti-hijab protests in Iran: Woman chops hair on brother's grave

Amid rising anti-hijab protests against the government in Iran, a video of a woman cutting her hair on the grave of her brother killed during the protests has gone viral.

10 Aug 2022

Books

5 mystery books of 2022 that will keep you hooked

If mystery and the unknown set your mind ablaze, then you have landed on the right page.

15 Jul 2022

France

Traveling to Paris? Check out these five best budget stays

The capital of France, Paris, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world well-known for its museums, ancient art collections, cafe culture, high-end gastronomy, and the most iconic Eiffel Tower.

14 Jul 2022

New Jersey

A must-read list for people in their 20s

Your 20s are the most interesting and crucial decade of your life as you go through different emotions of angst, self-realization, and unpredictability.

4 July 2022

Books

5 must-read books by best-selling author Danielle Steel

American writer Danielle Steel is one of the most renowned authors of all time.

04 Jul 2022

Travel And Tourism

5 iconic accommodations in Paris

Accommodation is a huge part of your travel experience. Finding the right lodging can help you relax after a long and hard trip.

30 May 2022

Leonardo da Vinci

Mona Lisa portrait attacked by man dressed as a woman

The iconic portrait of the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris was recently attacked by a man who was disguised as an old woman.

31 Mar 2022

Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower Day: Some facts about the monument

March 31 is celebrated as Eiffel Tower Day in honor of the completion of the construction of this engineering marvel.

18 Mar 2022

Home Decor

Boho decor: 5 ways to pull off this vintage style

Bohemian or boho home decor is making a strong comeback.

09 Aug 2021

Japan

Japan's PM thanks people for safe Olympics during pandemic

Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga thanked people for helping the country safely hold the Tokyo Olympics despite the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic.

30 Dec 2020

France

French designer Pierre Cardin, licensing pioneer, dies at 98

French designer Pierre Cardin, who was the ultimate entrepreneurial designer, passed away on Tuesday. He was 98.

29 Oct 2020

Emmanuel Macron

France: Days after teacher's beheading, three killed in knife attack

In a deplorable incident, a knife-wielding attacker killed three people, including a woman, at a church in the French city of Nice, police said on Thursday. Several others are said to be injured.

17 Oct 2020

Emmanuel Macron

President Macron calls teacher's beheading in France "Islamist terrorist attack"

The teacher, who showed caricatures of Prophet Muhammad to his class, became a victim of an Islamist terrorist attack, President Emmanuel Macron said.

30 Sep 2020

X

Military jet triggered loud noise that shook Paris, nearby areas

On Wednesday, a loud noise sent residents of Paris and nearby suburbs into a state of panic, but the French Police soon allayed fears by announcing that the sound was caused by a military jet and not an explosion.

25 Sep 2020

France

Four injured in knife attack near Charlie Hebdo's former offices

Four people were injured in a knife attack near the former offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in France capital Paris, AFP reported on Friday, citing sources privy to the development.

25 Sep 2020

France

Coronavirus cases and hospitalization up again in France

In France, where new coronavirus cases remained in control for a few months, the infections are rising again and hospitals are inundated with serious patients, in what serves as a rude reminder of the bygone spring.

12 Nov 2019

London

Five best places for Christmas and Boxing day shopping

It's never too early to plan your Christmas outing.

Sania Mirza's sister Anam to marry Azharuddin's son Asad

Sania Mirza's younger sister Anam is set to marry former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin's son Asad, this December.