Opinion | Where jeans and denim come from – the clues are in the names

The design, production, trade and use of denim span the globe, but the name, as with many fabrics, originates in the place it was once made. From the 16th century, the northwest Italian port city of Genoa crafted a type of twilled cloth, notable for yarns of cotton instead of linen, hemp or wool, and … Read more

Nikhil Chaudhary: Indian origin cricketer Nikhil Chaudhary faces trial in Australia over rape allegations

Indian cricketer Nikhil Chaudhary, who plays for the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League, is facing trial in Australia after being accused of rape. The trial, taking place in the District Court in Townsville, revolves around an incident that occurred in May 2021. Friends of the alleged victim testified in court, stating that they … Read more