Latest news with #Thing
India.com
4 hours ago
- India.com
Explore Delhi Off The Beaten Path: Unique Neighborhood Walks To Try!
Delhi, India's bustling capital, is known for its iconic landmarks, grand monuments and noisy markets. However, beyond what tourists visit lies a goldmine of neighborhoods filled with life, culture and stories. Strolling through these unexplored parts of Delhi is the best way to experience Delhi like a local. Let's explore seven exceptional neighborhoods that best show the hidden beauty of Delhi. 1. Majnu Ka Tilla: Little Tibet in Delhi Also known as Tibetan Colony, Majuna ka Tila is a colorful enclave that acts as a slice of Tibetan culture. Begin your walk through the narrow lanes filled with cozy cafes, bookstores and shops serving Tibetan artifacts. The area boasts of fluttering prayer flags in the wind, and the exquisite smell of momos and thukpa blends beautifully in the air. Head over to the Buddhist monastery for a peaceful escape from the bustling neighborhood. Highlights: Tibetan handicrafts, monastery sights, and incredibly mouth watering authentic Tibetan food. Local Tip: Try butter tea from Cafe AMA. 2. Mehrauli Archaeological Park: Where Nature Comes Together with History Mehrauli Archeological Park provides a historical stroll in a green area away from all the people at Qutub Minar. The park has several monuments from different periods like the Jamali Kamali Mosque, Rajon Ki Baoli (a stepwell), and Metcalfe House. This area very well combines the panorama of the ancient world with that of the modern city. Strolling around here is akin to traveling back in time. Highlight: More than 100 notable buildings, unnoticed stepwells, hidden in the thick of the woods, and numerous pathways through the forest. Local Tip: Early morning visits are recommended. 3. Hauz Khas Village: The New Thing within the Old Thing Hauz Khas Village is simply a mix of modern sophistication and middle age charm. Start your walking tour from the core of the village around the 14th century Hauz Khas Fort and lake, then further browse the streets with many art galleries, souvenir shops, and cafes. It opens an example of how modern life lives with the past in Delhi. Highlight: Ruins of the fort, a beautiful peaceful lake, and modern cafes. Local Tip: I would recommend the Social café to see the lake from the rooftop. 4. Nizamuddin Basti: Spiritual and Cultural Heritage The Nizamuddin Basti area is a center for spirituality that captures the essence of Sufi traditions in Delhi. Begin your walk at the tomb of one of the most respected Sufi saints, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya. Indulge in soulful Qawwalis on Thursday evenings. While walking through the streets, you will see Mughal tombs, heritage houses, and restaurants that serve traditional Mughlai food. Highlights: Nizamuddin Dargah, Mughlai cuisine, and Humayans tomb which is just a few steps away. Local Tip: Have a serving of Kebabs at Ghalib Kabab Corner or Karim's. 5. Champa Gali: A Hidden Artistic Alley This hidden alley in Saket is filled with coffee shops, boutiques, and art studios. Champa Gali is a perfect place for casual walks as it encourages you to absorb the creativity around you. This alley is loved by the locals for its unique beauty and artistic charm, making it a hidden treasure. Local Tip: Try Blue Tokai Coffee for an excellent brew. 6. Chandni Chowk's By-Lanes: Off the Beaten Track Chandni Chowk not only comprises deftly marked streets and landmarks such as the Red Fort, but also feature by-lanes that encompass the heart of Old Delhi. Stroll along the narrow Paranthe Wali Gali, Kinari Bazaar (a favorite for wedding jewelry), and Dariba Kalan (the jewelry street). These by-lanes are a literal mazy trail which will mesmerize you with sights and smells like none you have ever experienced before. Highlights: Street culinary delights, wholesale markets, and architectural wonders. Local Tip: Come in the early morning for a quieter time. 7. Sanjay Van : The Urban Forest in Delhi If you want an escape from the hustle of the city, then Sanjay Van is your respite. This broad national park in Vasant Kunj is a place for nature lovers. As you walk through the trails and admire flora, you may also come across peacocks, jackals, and various birds. The park also contains the remains from the times of the Sultanate of Delhi, so there's some history to enjoy as well. Highlights: Thick forests, animal sightings, and ancient ruins. Local Tip: Wear comfortable shoes and bring along some moisture for your hike. Advice for Walking Around Delhi: Know What Times to Go: Late afternoon and early morning times are the most suitable for leisurely strolls. In these times, the sun is not at its full blaze and walking around is comfortable. Wear loose and breathable clothing as well as sturdy shoes if you plan on taking long walks. Keep a water bottle with you at all times, especially during summer. Show some courtesy: Some places like Nizamuddin Dargah mandate traditional clothing as a sign of courtesy. Local Guides: For heritage walks, you may consider buying the services of a local guide for detailed explanations. Delhi offers offbeat neighborhoods that showcase a completely new perspective of the city. Once you step off the beaten tourist path and begin to enjoy the vibe, there is a lot of culture, history, and hospitality enriched in Delhi. So put on your walking shoes, and prepare yourself to discover the heart of Delhi like a local.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Volkswagen's Quirky 'Thing' Roars Back to Life After Decades
In a recent video, the team at WD Detailing uncovered a remarkable piece of automotive history: a Volkswagen Type 181, affectionately known in the U.S. as the "Thing." This particular vehicle had been tucked away in a barn for over five decades, accumulating a mere 6,800 miles (approximately 11,000 kilometers) since new. Its pristine condition and unique backstory offer a fascinating glimpse into automotive design and history. The Volkswagen Type 181, introduced in 1969, was initially developed for the West German Army. It later entered civilian markets under various names: "Kurierwagen" in Germany, "Trekker" in the UK, and "Safari" in Mexico and South America. In the United States, it earned the quirky moniker "Thing" during its brief availability in 1973 and 1974. This vehicle's design drew inspiration from the World War II-era Kübelwagen, sharing mechanical components with the Volkswagen Beetle and Microbus. Notably, the Thing featured removable doors, a fold-flat windshield, and a convertible roof, embodying a utilitarian yet playful aesthetic. Upon discovering the Thing, the WD Detailing team faced the challenge of reviving a vehicle that had been dormant for 50 years. Despite its long slumber, the car's body was in exceptional condition, with minimal rust and all original parts intact. The interior, though dusty, showed no significant damage, preserving its original charm. The restoration process began with a thorough exterior wash, revealing the vehicle's original paintwork. Attention then turned to the engine bay, where the team carefully cleaned and inspected the air-cooled flat-four engine. The interior received a meticulous cleaning, preserving the original seats and fixtures. The Volkswagen Thing holds a unique position in automotive history. Its unconventional design and military origins set it apart from other vehicles of its era. Built on the Beetle's platform, it combined reliability with a rugged, off-road-ready appearance. The Thing's versatility and distinctive look have earned it a cult following among enthusiasts. This barn find underscores the importance of preserving automotive history. Vehicles like the Volkswagen Thing offer insights into past engineering practices and cultural trends. For enthusiasts and collectors, such discoveries highlight the potential value hidden in forgotten garages and barns. The revival of this 1970 Volkswagen Thing by WD Detailing is more than just a restoration; it's a journey into the past, bringing a piece of automotive history back to life. It serves as a reminder of the timeless appeal of unique vehicle designs and the stories they carry through the years.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fantastic Four: A Rock Named Jennifer Replaced The Thing on First Steps' Set
had a rock named Jennifer used as a stand-in for The Thing. The upcoming Marvel Studios production is one of the most anticipated movies of 2025. Directed by Matt Shakman, the movie features Bachrach alongside Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and many more. Matt Shakman recently sat down for a conversation and revealed that they used a rock they named Jennifer as a stand-in for The Thing on The Fantastic Four: First Steps' set. The makers used CGI and performance capture on Ebon Moss-Bachrach to bring the Thing to life on-screen. However, the rock named Jennifer also aided them in the process. Recounting the process, the director told Empire, 'We went out to the desert and found a rock that looked exactly how we thought The Thing should look, and we filmed it in every single shot that The Thing appears in in the movie, under every lighting environment.' Moreover, Ebon Moss-Bachrach chimed in to express his thoughts on his character, the Thing, AKA Ben Grimm's presentation on screen. He conveyed, 'It's a little bit heady to think about all the hundreds of people that are helping animate this character. I just had faith that they would make my performance so much cooler. I'm very, very happy with the way Ben looks.' Additionally, The Punisher star asserted that he felt connected to the Thing, as he hails from New York as well. He further spoke of The Fantastic Four character's association with creator Jack Kirby. Moss-Bachrach said, 'He's a Lower East Side guy. A lot of this character was a homage to his father, and that, to me, is very meaningful.' Meanwhile, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is all set to come to theaters next month on July 25. Originally reported by Ishita Verma on SuperHeroHype. The post Fantastic Four: A Rock Named Jennifer Replaced The Thing on First Steps' Set appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Wednesday' season 2 opening scene reveals Haley Joel Osment's killer role
Wednesday Addams knew exactly how she wanted to spend her summer vacation: Tracking down her favorite serial killer. During Netflix's live Tudum event on Saturday, the streamer released the first six minutes of Wednesday's highly anticipated second season, which features Jenna Ortega's teenage sleuth tracking down The Kansas City Scalper, "America's most elusive serial killer," at least according to Wednesday. In the footage, which you can watch above, the series follows Wednesday's obsession with the serial killer from the time that she was 11 and gave a presentation about him in class. Now, with a little help from Thing — and the psychic abilities that she's been working on — she's able to use a piece of (stolen) evidence to locate the killer. And it just so happens that the killer looks a lot like Haley Joel Osment. The actor, who made news recently when he was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and possession of cocaine at a ski resort, was known to be part of season 2, but until now, his role had been kept secret. But as the footage reveals, Osment is playing the aforementioned Kansas City Scalper. In the clip, the Sixth Sense star has Wednesday tied up before she pulls out her secret weapon: Thing. Thing attacks the serial killer, knocking him out, while Wednesday frees herself. She then pulls out an actual weapon — a knife — and tells the scalper, "Let's play dolls." The dark opening won't surprise fans, especially considering that season 1 opened on Wednesday releasing piranhas into a pool filled with her brother's bullies, but according to show creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, season 2 will be even darker. "There's some moments which are definitely horror movie-worthy," Millar previously told Entertainment Weekly. "We have that in season 1, but I think this season there are moments that are very intense, I'll say."One other tidbit worth pointing out from the scene: Thing calls out the fact that Wednesday's eyes are bleeding, which she calls "a minor psychic glitch" before telling Thing he has to keep it a secret ... particularly from her mother. For more, you can watch the full opening six minutes of Wednesday season 2 above. The series is set to premiere Part 1 on Aug. 6 and Part 2 on Sept. 3 on Netflix. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Mint
17-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
What is Big Tech trying to hide?
Big Tech is acting like it has something to hide. And that's not helping tech titans argue, in either the courts of law or public opinion, against the idea they have become too big for their own good. If anything, they're helping dig their own graves. is the latest to face possible sanctions over allegations it improperly withheld tens of thousands of business records—including some unflattering to founder Jeff Bezos—in defending against an action by the Federal Trade Commission. At Google, a federal judge in San Francisco has ruled the company didn't properly save evidence in a case brought by Epic Games, and its behavior has become a yoke as the Justice Department seeks to break up the search giant after winning two landmark antitrust cases. A different federal judge recently referred the behavior of Apple to the Justice Department, in part because of alleged efforts to hide documents from legal scrutiny. Such skulduggery gives new credence to complaints by rivals and regulators that these companies are often leaning into obfuscation as one of the tactics used to protect their kingdoms. In addition, their actions in court seemingly confirm what their many critics contend: that Big Tech needs to be reined in. Apple, Google and Amazon have all argued in their individual legal battles that they have done nothing wrong. In Amazon's instance, a judge hasn't even ruled on the matter, and the FTC's accusation comes on the heels of Apple's rebuke. Legal staff carting documents for the 2021 trial in Epic Games' suit against Apple over its app store. Each company is accused of being overly aggressive in holding back internal documents under special legal standing—known as privilege—that should have, in fact, been turned over to the government or lawyers suing on behalf of Epic. The videogame company has been fighting separate multiyear battles against Apple and Google over its desire to load its app on smartphones outside the tech giants' 30% commission. 'The lawyers are the people who are supposed to be saying no when something crosses a line, and they aren't even failing that duty—they are actively encouraging this stuff," said John Newman, a law professor at the University of Miami and a former FTC deputy director. 'That just seems to have created, or at least contributed to, a culture of what—if they weren't our crown jewel tech companies—I think we would call a culture of lawlessness." Maybe it isn't surprising the companies can't help themselves in pushing the limits. It is, after all, what has made them so successful as disrupters turned conquerors. In their minds, they are the underdogs, whether they are facing the rise of AI, China or the next Big Thing lurking beyond the horizon. in addition, these companies' lawyers are fighting to protect the geese that lay their clients' golden eggs. They are trying to shield executives who live in an always-on digital chat and email culture from hurting themselves—and the companies. An unartful, or too truthful, missive can easily become a plaintiff's next smoking gun. Or maybe it's simply sloppiness in a complex legal process that can involve millions of records handed over through third-party contractors. Still, that doesn't make it right. Megan Gray chalks up abuse of legal privilege to 'rich privilege." She is an antitrust lawyer who once worked for the FTC and Google's rival DuckDuckGo. She suggests some lawyers might not feel vulnerable for overstepping, especially when the ramifications of getting caught can seem inconsequential. 'Lawyers, especially at these large companies, make so much money—I mean it's just mind-boggling—and when you are making that much money, the worst possible consequences are that you get disbarred," she said. In Apple's case, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers wrote late last month that about half of the tens of thousands of documents the company claimed were privileged were later downgraded in the midst of extra scrutiny. She concluded it resulted in delay for the legal proceedings and 'that delay equaled profits" for the iPhone maker. (For its part, Apple disagrees and plans to appeal.) In a recent filing, the FTC made its case for seeking sanctions against Amazon for what it called 'systematic abuse of privilege." It noted that after some probing, the company withdrew 92% of its claims and produced about 70,000 documents that it had previously held back. (A company spokesman responded: 'We are working hard to ensure the FTC has all of the documents well in advance of trial." He added that Amazon is currently litigating how to handle having inadvertently turned over privileged information in another case. 'Mistakes happen in both directions when you are dealing with complex productions of millions of documents on compressed time frames," the spokesman said.) The FTC's case contends that Amazon knowingly duped millions of customers into unwittingly enrolling in its Prime service. Documents the FTC pointed to as being improperly withheld include notes from a December 2020 meeting between executives reminiscing about when customers used to have to call to cancel subscriptions. In reference to that practice, one of the executives recalled how Bezos 'used to be chief dark arts officer." Boxes of documents were brought to federal court in Alexandria, Va., in September as Google faced its second major antitrust trial in less than a year. During Epic's trial against Google in late 2023, the search giant was taken to task by U.S. District Judge James Donato not just over improper privilege claims but also steps taken to not retain internal chat messages that should have been saved. In a rare move, Alphabet's top lawyer, Kent Walker, a longtime corporate attorney and former assistant U.S. attorney, was called to testify. Walker told the judge, outside the jury's presence, that he believed the company took its obligations to preserve and produce information in litigation seriously. The judge didn't agree, later calling his old law-school classmate's testimony evasive and 'materially inconsistent" with other witnesses. 'All of this presents the most serious and disturbing evidence I have ever seen in my decade on the bench with respect to a party intentionally suppressing potentially relevant evidence in litigation," the judge said. 'I have just never seen anything this egregious." To take such heat, I can only imagine how embarrassing those messages must have been. Write to Tim Higgins at
