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The Independent
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Carlos Verona claims long-awaited victory as Primoz Roglic loses more time at Giro d'Italia
Carlos Verona soloed to victory on stage 15 of the Giro d'Italia as Primoz Roglic lost more time on the pink jersey held by Isaac del Toro. A day after Lidl-Trek lost their leader Giulio Ciccone following a heavy crash, Verona delivered an outstanding response as he claimed his first career Grand Tour stage win - and only his second professional victory - at the age of 32. The Spaniard attacked out of a seven-strong breakaway at the foot of the Dori climb around 45km from the finish of the 219km stage from Fiume Veneto, building a slim advantage by the summit and holding off his challenges over a rolling finale. But behind it was another bad day for pre-race favourite Roglic who was unable to follow the moves of his general classification rivals. Egan Bernal had made the first significant move with an attack on the mighty Monte Grappa midway through the stage, and it was notable that Roglic had no response as Del Toro and others covered the attack. The main leaders came back together on the descent but it had been a preview of what was to come as further attacks followed on the Dori, as Roglic was again distanced, losing 90 seconds by the end of the stage. Del Toro remains one minute 20 seconds ahead of Simon Yates, with the Mexican's UAE Team Emirates team-mate Juan Ayuso a further six seconds back in third. But Roglic fell five places to 10th, his deficit to pink just shy of four minutes going into Monday's rest day and the final week of racing.
Scottish Sun
04-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Exotic ‘bioluminescent' island that wants to be the next Maldives has beautiful new resort
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN EXOTIC island wants to be an alternative to the Maldives - and it has a fancy new hotel resort. Bangaram Island is in Lakshadweep, India, an archipelago of 36 atolls, yet is often overlooked by Brits due to it's lack of direct UK flights. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 The resort on Bangaram Island in Lakshadweep, India, has 45 cocoon-shaped rooms and five shell-shaped rooms Credit: 6 The island offers many activities including scuba diving Credit: 6 At night, the water surrounding the island glows blue due to plankton Credit: Alamy However, a huge redevelopment of the island is being pushed forward for it to "rival the Maldives," Forbes reports. Following a visit to the islands from the Prime Minister, India's largest online travel company reported a 3,400 per cent increase in searches for Lakshadweep. There are plans for two "world class" resorts to open across the islands, although if you want to head to Bangaram Island, there is already a new one to explore. Praveg Resorts opened on the island back in January and features 45 cocoon-shaped rooms and five shell-shaped rooms. The rooms are all designed with eco-friendly materials, emphasising the resort's focus on sustainable tourism. The resort boasts a range of activities including snorkelling, scuba diving, breakfast by the sea and at night, the sea surrounding the island even turns bioluminescent. At night, the waves and shore of the island glow with a blue light due to the bioluminescent plankton in the water. The phenomenon is particularly common in during the monsoon season, between June and September. Visitors can see the blue hues by walking along the shore or kayaking at night, however some plankton species may produce toxins so it is best not to swim. Back on the sand and in the light of day, little hermit crabs can often be spotted scurrying across the island's beaches. The Spanish resort with Maldives-style overwater hotel rooms and floating Bali breakfasts In addition, many creatures can be seen on dives and snorkelling adventures including parrot fish, coral reefs, tuna, seahorses, sting rays, clown fish, surgeonfish - or perhaps better known as Dori - and sea turtles. For those who want to stay on the island, the beach features hammocks to lounge in whilst soaking up the Indian sun. One user commented on social media: "Bangaram Island is like a dreamy slice of heaven in Lakshadweep! "The water's colors are pure wizardry, leaving me spellbound. We landed at the fabulous Atoll Praveg, which is way more than a beach tent - it's like stepping into a beach fairy tale! "With jaw-dropping views, crystal-clear waters, and adrenaline-pumping water sports, plus top-notch service from our host Praveg, our escape was nothing short of legendary." Another added: "Small pearl in the middle of a wonderful sea. 6 However, the island is not easy for Brits to get to Credit: "Very fine white sand, palm trees, mangroves and a small lake in the center of the island." A similar resort is located on Thinnakara, a neighbouring island and features 85 cocoon-shaped rooms and 15 shell-shaped rooms. However, whilst the islands look to being a great alternative to the Maldives, it isn't the easiest for Brits to get to them. At the moment, the best way to get to Lakshadweep is by flying to Mangalore and then getting a ferry for two hours to the islands. And the flights are also not direct, with a couple of layovers sometimes necessary. 6 Currently, Brits would need to get on at least a couple of flights and a ferry to reach the island Credit: In total, Lakshadweep has 36 islands and in Malayalam and Sanskrit means 'a hundred thousand islands'. It is India's smallest Union Territory, stretching only 32 square kilometres. Amongst the islands, 10 are inhabited and there are three reefs and five submerged banks. The capital of the region is Kavaratti, which is known for its beautiful beaches and lagoons, as well as full-service scuba facilities. There are several other destinations across the globe that look like the Maldives, but are actually cheaper to go to. Also, stunning 'British Maldives' are one of the warmest places in the UK.
The Irish Sun
04-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Exotic ‘bioluminescent' island that wants to be the next Maldives has beautiful new resort
AN EXOTIC island wants to be an alternative to the Maldives - and it has a fancy new hotel resort. Bangaram Island is in Lakshadweep, India, an archipelago of 36 atolls, yet is often overlooked by Brits due to it's lack of direct UK flights. Advertisement 6 The resort on Bangaram Island in Lakshadweep, India, has 45 cocoon-shaped rooms and five shell-shaped rooms Credit: 6 The island offers many activities including scuba diving Credit: 6 At night, the water surrounding the island glows blue due to plankton Credit: Alamy However, a huge redevelopment of the island is being pushed forward for it to "rival the Maldives," Following a visit to the islands from the Prime Minister, India's largest online travel company reported a 3,400 per cent increase in searches for Lakshadweep. There are plans for two "world class" resorts to open across the islands, although if you want to head to Bangaram Island, there is already a new one to explore. Praveg Resorts opened on the island back in January and features 45 cocoon-shaped rooms and five shell-shaped rooms. Advertisement Read more on island holidays The rooms are all designed with eco-friendly materials, emphasising the resort's focus on sustainable tourism. The resort boasts a range of activities including At night, the waves and shore of the island glow with a blue light due to the bioluminescent plankton in the water. The phenomenon is particularly common in during the monsoon season, between June and September. Advertisement Most read in Beach holidays Visitors can see the blue hues by walking along the shore or kayaking at night, however some plankton species may produce toxins so it is best not to swim. Back on the sand and in the light of day, little hermit crabs can often be spotted scurrying across the island's beaches. The Spanish resort with Maldives-style overwater hotel rooms and floating Bali breakfasts In addition, many creatures can be seen on dives and snorkelling adventures including parrot fish, coral reefs, tuna, seahorses, sting rays, clown fish, surgeonfish - or perhaps better known as Dori - and For those who want to stay on the island, the beach features hammocks to lounge in whilst soaking up the Indian sun. Advertisement One user commented on social media: "Bangaram Island is like a dreamy slice of heaven in Lakshadweep! "The water's colors are pure wizardry, leaving me spellbound. We landed at the fabulous Atoll Praveg, which is way more than a beach tent - it's like stepping into a beach fairy tale! "With jaw-dropping views, crystal-clear waters, and adrenaline-pumping Another added: "Small pearl in the middle of a wonderful sea. Advertisement 6 However, the island is not easy for Brits to get to Credit: "Very fine white sand, palm trees, mangroves and a small lake in the center of the island." A similar resort is located on Thinnakara, a neighbouring island and features 85 cocoon-shaped rooms and 15 shell-shaped rooms. However, whilst the islands look to being a great alternative to the Advertisement At the moment, the best way to get to Lakshadweep is by flying to Mangalore and then getting a ferry for two hours to the islands. And the flights are also not direct, with a couple of layovers sometimes necessary. 6 Currently, Brits would need to get on at least a couple of flights and a ferry to reach the island Credit: In total, Lakshadweep has 36 islands and in Malayalam and Sanskrit means 'a hundred thousand islands'. Advertisement It is India's smallest Union Territory, stretching only 32 square kilometres. Amongst the islands, 10 are inhabited and there are three reefs and five submerged banks. The capital of the region is Kavaratti, which is known for its beautiful beaches and lagoons, as well as full-service scuba facilities. There are several Advertisement Also, stunning 'British Maldives' are one of the warmest places in the UK. 6 Bangaram Island is just one of 36 in the region, 10 of which are inhabited Credit: Alamy
The Sun
04-05-2025
- The Sun
Exotic ‘bioluminescent' island that wants to be the next Maldives has beautiful new resort
AN EXOTIC island wants to be an alternative to the Maldives - and it has a fancy new hotel resort. Bangaram Island is in Lakshadweep, India, an archipelago of 36 atolls, yet is often overlooked by Brits due to it's lack of direct UK flights. 6 However, a huge redevelopment of the island is being pushed forward for it to "rival the Maldives," Forbes reports. Following a visit to the islands from the Prime Minister, India's largest online travel company reported a 3,400 per cent increase in searches for Lakshadweep. There are plans for two "world class" resorts to open across the islands, although if you want to head to Bangaram Island, there is already a new one to explore. Praveg Resorts opened on the island back in January and features 45 cocoon-shaped rooms and five shell-shaped rooms. The rooms are all designed with eco-friendly materials, emphasising the resort's focus on sustainable tourism. The resort boasts a range of activities including snorkelling, scuba diving, breakfast by the sea and at night, the sea surrounding the island even turns bioluminescent. At night, the waves and shore of the island glow with a blue light due to the bioluminescent plankton in the water. The phenomenon is particularly common in during the monsoon season, between June and September. Visitors can see the blue hues by walking along the shore or kayaking at night, however some plankton species may produce toxins so it is best not to swim. Back on the sand and in the light of day, little hermit crabs can often be spotted scurrying across the island's beaches. The Spanish resort with Maldives-style overwater hotel rooms and floating Bali breakfasts In addition, many creatures can be seen on dives and snorkelling adventures including parrot fish, coral reefs, tuna, seahorses, sting rays, clown fish, surgeonfish - or perhaps better known as Dori - and sea turtles. For those who want to stay on the island, the beach features hammocks to lounge in whilst soaking up the Indian sun. One user commented on social media: "Bangaram Island is like a dreamy slice of heaven in Lakshadweep! "The water's colors are pure wizardry, leaving me spellbound. We landed at the fabulous Atoll Praveg, which is way more than a beach tent - it's like stepping into a beach fairy tale! "With jaw-dropping views, crystal-clear waters, and adrenaline-pumping water sports, plus top-notch service from our host Praveg, our escape was nothing short of legendary." Another added: "Small pearl in the middle of a wonderful sea. 6 "Very fine white sand, palm trees, mangroves and a small lake in the center of the island." A similar resort is located on Thinnakara, a neighbouring island and features 85 cocoon-shaped rooms and 15 shell-shaped rooms. However, whilst the islands look to being a great alternative to the Maldives, it isn't the easiest for Brits to get to them. At the moment, the best way to get to Lakshadweep is by flying to Mangalore and then getting a ferry for two hours to the islands. And the flights are also not direct, with a couple of layovers sometimes necessary. 6 In total, Lakshadweep has 36 islands and in Malayalam and Sanskrit means 'a hundred thousand islands'. It is India's smallest Union Territory, stretching only 32 square kilometres. Amongst the islands, 10 are inhabited and there are three reefs and five submerged banks. The capital of the region is Kavaratti, which is known for its beautiful beaches and lagoons, as well as full-service scuba facilities. There are several other destinations across the globe that look like the Maldives, but are actually cheaper to go to. Also, stunning 'British Maldives' are one of the warmest places in the UK. 6
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dori Media Seeks Bids For Gameshow ‘The Auction' At Paris Unscripted Showcase
EXCLUSIVE: Buyers, ready your bids: Israeli-Latin American gameshow format The Auction will be presented at next week's Paris Unscripted Showcase. Israeli's Dori Media Group will be hosting a live experience of the debuting show to kick off international sales efforts at the inaugural edition of the French screenings event. Guests will be able to participate as contestants and learn more about the format from a currently unnamed but 'experienced TV game show host.' More from Deadline Dori Media Launching Sales On Israeli Horror Comedy Series 'Soul Sucker' From 'Euphoria' Co-Creator Daphna Levin At MIP London "Everyone Wanted To Keep This Brand Alive": Boss Of Israeli Streamer Izzy Talks Coming Aboard The 'Shtisel' Prequel & 2025 Expansion Plans Prequel To Smash Israeli Series 'Shtisel' In The Works The show comes from Dori and fellow Israeli firm Abot Hamieri in collaboration with Peru's América Televisión, Kapow and Open Kimono. A Peruvian version, made by American Estudios, is set to launch mid-2025 on leading commercial network América Televisión. The Auction pits pits two teams of five family members against each other in an auction setting. Each team is given an equal budget and tasked with acquiring prizes with the highest value, while trying to reach the final and win the show's grand prize. 'Our fruitful collaboration with Abot Hameiri has once again created a new unscripted format with the potential to become the next big global format franchise,' said Dori CEO Nadav Palti. 'The Auction has all the elements of a classic game show in an auction setting, filled with suspenseful, funny twists and eye-popping prizes. We are proud to collaborate with our partners – Kapow and Open Kimono – and, together with América Televisión, Peru's top-ranked network, to bring this thrilling new show to their audiences.' Fernando Muñiz Betancourt, CEO of America Televisión, added: 'For America Multimedia and America Studios, this is an important opportunity to demonstrate our ability to produce high-level content, while also successfully delivering it on the country's most important screen and its digital platforms.' Agustin Sacanell, co-CEO of Argentinian production house Kapow, said the show is the 'result of an international creative synergy that deeply inspires us,' adding: 'We have always backed ideas with original DNA and global ambition, and this format is proof of that.' Kapow is one of two Argentina-based producers attached to the show, with Nicolás Grapper, CEO of the other, Open Kimoni, adding: 'We strongly believe in this new IP that Abot Hameiri and Dori Media created and we are counting the days to enter into production.' The Paris Unscripted Showcase will run for the first time in the French capital from Monday until Wednesday (April 28-30) at the Sofitel Arc de Triomphe. Distributors descending on the event include Dori, 2P2L, Banijay, Can't Stop Media, Dreamspark, Effervescence, France TV Distribution, Fremantle, Global Agency, Keshet International, M6 Formats, Media TV, Mediawan, Primitives, Rabbit Films, Satisfaction Group, Sony Pictures Television, Webedia and WeMake Productions. Several companies besides Dori will be holding showcases to reveal their latest formats to buyers. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Netflix's 'The Thursday Murder Club' So Far TV Show Book Adaptations Arriving In 2025 So Far Which Colleen Hoover Books Are Becoming Movies? 'Verity,' 'Reminders Of Him' & 'Regretting You' Will Join 'It Ends With Us'
