Lifestyle

What to know about travelling during Ramadan

Ramadan sees Muslims around the world fast from dawn until sunset. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT While it’s true that some cities across the Islamic world slow down during the day, and there are rules and sensitivities to be aware of, there’s no reason to be put off travelling at this time. In…

Former body-positivity influencer says movement became ‘radical,’ admits feeling ‘brainwashed’

Former body-positivity influencer Gabriella Lascano spoke to The New York Times in an article published Monday about her journey from “championing” the body-positivity movement to renouncing it for pushing an unhealthy lifestyle. Lascano described beginning her online career in 2010, adding that while she never planned on becoming an influencer, she began intentionally pushing…

AI supports Uzbekistan’s 12m tourism target

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming part of the operational infrastructure within Uzbekistan’s tourism sector, as the country prepares to receive 12 million visitors in 2026, according to the target set by the Tourism Committee. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Preliminary data from the National Statistics Committee indicate that Uzbekistan received 11.7 million…