In a historic moment for Indian literature, two books by Indian women authors claimed spots on The New York Times’ prestigious Top 10 Books of 2025 list—announced on December 2, 2025. Sunny is a struggling journalist in New York City attempting to flee his imperious mother and the violence of his warring clan. I cannot recommend it enough.”The simultaneous recognition of both Desai and Roy on The New York Times’ Top 10 list represents more than individual achievement—it marks a moment of global recognition for Indian women’s literary voices. Roy”According to New York Weekly Times, Roy and her brother came to call their mother “Mrs. According to Book Riot and Parade, The New York Times’ selection process was rigorous, with editors Gilbert Cruz and colleagues narrowing down from 100 notable books to these ten titles.

To show how innovation can help tackle this growing waste problem, Epson - which commissioned the report - collaborated with fashion designer and sustainability trailblazer Priya Ahluwalia to create Fashion Play. The doll-sized fashion collection was made from textile waste using Epson’s Dry Fibre Technology and printed with Epson’s water-saving Monna Lisa digital textile printer. And 35 per cent of parents admitting to chucking some in the bin because they didn’t have time to do anything else. Children are bought around nine items of clothing by friends and family during the Christmas period, three of which won’t ever be worn. Designer Priya Ahluwalia said: “Travelling to India and Nigeria, I witnessed the true scale of textile waste as a result of the Western second-hand clothing industry.

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticePresident Donald Trump accused the New York Times of “endangering national security”, calling the newspaper “a serious threat” in a late-night rant on his Truth Social platform. “The Failing New York Times, and their lies and purposeful misrepresentations, is a serious threat to the National Security of our Nation,” he wrote. open image in gallery Donald Trump has again lashed out at the New York Times ( Getty )It is not clear what particular article, if any, prompted the president’s rage. Another Times reporter was among a series of female journalists Trump has directly insulted in recent weeks.

The historical monarchs feature on giant, 20cm wide coins as well as more traditionally sized ones. Chocolatier Jen Lindsey-Clark was enlisted to create the festive coins using a total of 15kg of chocolate and more than 10g of metallic dust and spray. To accurately re-create each coin, 3D moulds were made and filled with hand poured chocolate ahead of being set and embellished. They were made to celebrate the opening of Cash Access UK’s 200th banking hub in Billericay, Essex. What’s more, 44 per cent save this festive money as part of their emergency fund – with Gen Z’s doing this the most (58 per cent).

Jamie Carragher has revealed why he excluded Moises Caicedo from his team of the season so farJamie Carragher has offered an apology to Chelsea fans after excluding Moises Caicedo from his team of the season thus far. On Monday Night Football, the former Liverpool defender revealed his standout XI of the campaign, with Caicedo being a conspicuous absence. Carragher selected Declan Rice, Granit Xhaka and Bruno Fernandes as his midfield trio. I've said I think Rice just has the edge on Caicedo. But I just felt the impact of Xhaka this season is the biggest impact of a signing or effect on a team.

Marcus Rashford stunned the football world by announcing his desire to leave UnitedA year has elapsed since Marcus Rashford sent shockwaves through the football community by revealing his intention to leave Manchester United. You're not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. "If I know that a situation is already bad I'm not going to make it worse. After biding his time for the right opportunity, Rashford secured his dream transfer to Barcelona in July, joining the La Liga champions on loan until summer 2026. Rashford has made no secret of his wish to make his move to Barcelona permanent once his loan period concludes.

Cumbria Wildlife Trust has shared its coastal highlights of the year, showcasing successes in conservation, community engagement and wildlife protection. Record grey seal numbers at South WalneyA record 563 grey seals were counted at South Walney Nature Reserve near Barrow at the start of the year, using a drone. Marine Conservation Officers Amber Gould and Beth Churn have led the project, training volunteers to transplant seeds into areas where seagrass has been lost. Unusual marine wildlife sightingsBrittle stars and sunstar (Image: Dan Bolt)Several notable marine sightings were recorded in 2025. Cumbria Wildlife Trust advised that while barrel jellyfish are not usually harmful, they should not be handled as they can still sting when dead.

Here’s what’s leaving a lasting impression…We’ve got six top-notch drinks to bring to the dinner table at the end of your Christmas meal. Finish off your Christmas meal with a mince pie and a festive tipple. Picture: iStockLUXARDO AMARETTO DI SASCHIRA LIQUEURSinfully sweet, this almond-flavoured liqueur is a dream ticket with Christmas tiramisu, or poured over vanilla ice cream. Rich, sweet and nutty with hints of walnuts, dried fruits, caramel, spice and raisins, it’s made for winter sipping. Famed for its rich, concentrated aromas of tarte Tatin, enhanced by flavours of candied citrus, cinnamon and touches of nutmeg, it’s a hug in a glass.

The Trump administration on Monday escalated its battle against offshore wind by ordering a pause on all leases for large-scale wind projects under construction in the United States, this time citing national security threats. AdvertisementSome security experts described the justification as spurious and nonsensical and said offshore wind is key to ensuring grid reliability and meeting broader U.S. energy goals. The president has supported a national energy strategy based primarily on fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal. “Today’s action addresses emerging national security risks, including the rapid evolution of the relevant adversary technologies, and the vulnerabilities created by large-scale offshore wind projects with proximity near our east coast population centers. For example, officials might require certain turbines to be relocated or require additional radars to fill in gaps in coverage before signing off on an offshore wind project, Conger said.

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On entering, Bart realises he is not permitted to bring his pet bullfrog, it being an invasive species. I am sure it is with this cautionary tale at the forefront of their minds that the Government drafted the section on goal 9: biosecurity in the EIP. It seems to me that there is at least some scope to question whether it is sufficient to meet the legal requirements under the Environment Act 2021. The toads quickly became an established invasive species and led to breakdowns in local ecological systems. [2] https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/invasive-non-native-species-environment-act-target-delivery-plan/invasive-non-native-species-environment-act-target-delivery-plan[3] “Less than 1% of UK biosecurity budget goes on tackling invasive species, figures show”, Joe Coughlan, The Guardian, 12 May 2025 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/may/12/less-than-1-of-uk-biosecurity-budget-goes-on-tackling-invasive-species-figures-show[4] See the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019.

I even thought it was adorable that he ruined their wedding video by filming only closeups of her face. It was this sadness that made me think to myself: if I ever find myself in that situation, I’ll leave. We’d had an argument that had somehow led to this admission that he’d been cheating throughout the relationship. But later that day as I sat alone in the bedroom, that scene from Love Actually popped into my mind. I thought of Thompson standing in the corner of her room wiping back her tears listening to Joni Mitchell.

Cody Stylianou filmed this 'pink' platypus at a Gippsland fishing spot – a location he is keeping secret to protect the rare animal. Stylianou had been on his first trout fishing trip of the season in September when he saw the platypus, which he has nicknamed Pinky, feeding at the top of the tannin-stained river. Biologist Jeff Williams says though Pinky's colouring is 'somewhat unusual', it is not a rare albino platypus, just lighter in colour than most. 'Platypus do vary a lot in colour,' the director of the Australian Platypus Conservancy says. It’s not one that we consider should be added to the list of albino and leucistic ones'

DONALD Trump has announced plans for a new class of US Navy “battleships” bearing his name. The Navy Secretary, John Phelan, said the Trump-class battleships would be equipped with the “nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile”. He has frequently criticised the appearance and condition of existing Navy ships and has pushed to revamp the fleet since returning to office. Asked whether the new warships were intended as a counter to China, Trump declined to single out Beijing. RECOMMENDED STORIES“We’re going to restore America as a major shipbuilding power,” Trump said.

Asked what he made of Sussan Ley’s comments yesterday claiming he and senior ministers hadn’t shown sufficient grief and emotion after the attack, Anthony Albanese told reporters, 'I certainly do regret the politicisation of this issue'. The PM also said he spoke to the opposition leader on Sunday night and Monday morning, despite Ley claiming he had only called her once since the attack. 'I think people will judge whether Sussan Ley and others have been engaging in bipartisanship or not since then,' he said