How Sergey Brin, Larry Ellison and other ultra-rich are turning a quiet Nevada town into ‘billionaire bunker’

How Sergey Brin, Larry Ellison and other ultra-rich are turning a quiet Nevada town into ‘billionaire bunker’

Brin, who co-founded Google in 1998, stepped down from his leadership role in 2019 but remains actively involved, particularly in AI development Tech founders fleeing California appear to have found a new place for their ‘billionaire bunker’. Nestled along the scenic shores of Lake Tahoe, Incline Village has long been known as a picturesque mountain…

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UAE users report disruptions across Facebook and Instagram as Meta hit by global outage

UAE users report disruptions across Facebook and Instagram as Meta hit by global outage

Facebook and Instagram down worldwide Several UAE residents reported being logged out of Facebook and experiencing issues with Instagram and Messenger on Friday evening, as a widespread global outage hit Meta’s platforms.The disruption began at around 5. 45pm UAE time, with users across Dubai and other emirates saying they were suddenly logged out of Facebook…

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Vijay’s Mookambika Temple visit, Suriya’s gift to RJ Balaji, ‘Peddi’ scenes trimmed: Top 5 South stories of the day

Vijay’s Mookambika Temple visit, Suriya’s gift to RJ Balaji, ‘Peddi’ scenes trimmed: Top 5 South stories of the day

It was indeed an eventful day for the South film industry, with celebrity announcements, heartwarming gestures, and major film updates creating a buzz among audiences. While some developments heightened anticipation for upcoming projects, others sparked conversations across social media. Here’s a roundup of the biggest South cinema stories making headlines today. Raghava Lawrence clarifies his…

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These IRCTC booking tricks could improve your chances of getting a lower berth; what travellers need to know

These IRCTC booking tricks could improve your chances of getting a lower berth; what travellers need to know

For lakhs of Indians, trains are the lifeline! Train travel is about more than just reaching a destination, it’s also about enjoying the journey in utmost comfort. Whether heading to the mountains, or visiting family, getting your preferred berth in the train can make a significant difference, especially if it is an overnight trip. While…

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Trump blames Iran for attacking Indian ships amid New Delhi fury over US attack that killed three Indian sailors

Trump blames Iran for attacking Indian ships amid New Delhi fury over US attack that killed three Indian sailors

TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday implicated Iran in alleged drone attacks against Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz amid growing anger in New Delhi over American missile strikes against vessels that killed three Indian sailors. “Also, their (Iran’s) totally rebuffed Drone attack last night against Indian Ships leaving the…

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Indian-origin woman serves home-cooked meals in Belfast after violence grips city: ‘People are scared to step outside’

Indian-origin woman serves home-cooked meals in Belfast after violence grips city: ‘People are scared to step outside’

In a city shaken by violence and fear, an Indian-origin woman in Belfast stepped forward with home-cooked meals to support families too afraid to leave their homes.Ruchira Rangaprasad moved to Northern Ireland from India three years ago and began a social media appeal offering freshly prepared food to people affected by recent unrest. Her initiative…

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‘We never saw any romance between Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor on Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani set,’ says co-star Vishwanath Chatterjee

‘We never saw any romance between Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor on Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani set,’ says co-star Vishwanath Chatterjee

Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor’s relationship was once among Bollywood’s most-discussed romances, but their Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani co-star Vishwanath Chatterjee has now revealed that he never witnessed any signs of a budding romance between the two while filming the movie. Instead, he recalled being impressed by Katrina’s discipline, fitness, and commitment to her…

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will jointly inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice on June 14, aimed at deepening India-France collaboration in deep technology, innovation and start-up ecosystems. Ahead of the event, education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday released two strategic documents profiling the selected start-ups and research projects that will be presented in Nice.The three-day event, organised by the Union education ministry under the India-France Year of Innovation, will bring together 120 Indian deep-tech start-ups, 15 leading higher education institutions and more than 500 investors, venture capital firms, corporate leaders and global CEOs.The event is expected to showcase India’s innovation capabilities across sectors including semiconductors, advanced computing, biotechnology, space technology, healthcare, energy and manufacturing. External affairs minister S Jaishankar, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal and principal scientific adviser Ajay Kumar Sood are expected to attend.Pradhan said Bharat Innovates reflected the vision of transforming India from a knowledge-consuming nation into a knowledge-creating and innovation-driven economy. “Bharat Innovates is a pathway for strategic engagement opportunities,” he said, adding that it represented “the intellectual strength of youth and a powerful platform for India’s expanding startup ecosystem”.According to the ministry, the 120 start-ups were selected from more than 3,000 applicants. The cohort collectively holds over 1,500 patents and has raised more than .5 billion in funding. It includes listed companies such as ideaForge and Ather Energy.Pradhan said the initiative had already generated investor interest, with nearly  million in commitments either finalised or nearing closure. He added that roadshows had been organised in Paris, Tokyo and Bengaluru to connect Indian start-ups with global investors.The ministry said Bharat Innovates is expected to facilitate partnerships in research, technology transfer, co-development, manufacturing and cross-border investments between Indian and international innovation ecosystems.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. 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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will jointly inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice on June 14, aimed at deepening India-France collaboration in deep technology, innovation and start-up ecosystems. Ahead of the event, education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday released two strategic documents profiling the selected start-ups and research projects that will be presented in Nice.The three-day event, organised by the Union education ministry under the India-France Year of Innovation, will bring together 120 Indian deep-tech start-ups, 15 leading higher education institutions and more than 500 investors, venture capital firms, corporate leaders and global CEOs.The event is expected to showcase India’s innovation capabilities across sectors including semiconductors, advanced computing, biotechnology, space technology, healthcare, energy and manufacturing. External affairs minister S Jaishankar, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal and principal scientific adviser Ajay Kumar Sood are expected to attend.Pradhan said Bharat Innovates reflected the vision of transforming India from a knowledge-consuming nation into a knowledge-creating and innovation-driven economy. “Bharat Innovates is a pathway for strategic engagement opportunities,” he said, adding that it represented “the intellectual strength of youth and a powerful platform for India’s expanding startup ecosystem”.According to the ministry, the 120 start-ups were selected from more than 3,000 applicants. The cohort collectively holds over 1,500 patents and has raised more than $1.5 billion in funding. It includes listed companies such as ideaForge and Ather Energy.Pradhan said the initiative had already generated investor interest, with nearly $20 million in commitments either finalised or nearing closure. 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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will jointly inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice on June 14, aimed at deepening India-France collaboration in deep technology, innovation and start-up ecosystems. Ahead of the event, education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday released two strategic documents profiling the selected start-ups and research projects…

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What Elon Musk’s trillion could mean: More than double South Africa’s economy, over 200 trips to the moon

What Elon Musk’s trillion could mean: More than double South Africa’s economy, over 200 trips to the moon

How do you measure a trillion dollars? Start with the zeroes. A trillion is written as $1,000,000,000,000 — a one followed by 12 zeroes. Yet even that barely captures its scale. As SpaceX’s market debut pushes Elon Musk towards what could become the world’s first trillion-dollar personal fortune, the number is so large that it…

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Priya Sachdev Kapur pens emotional note on Sunjay Kapur’s death anniversary, co-signed by his mother Rani Kapur amid Rs 30,000 estate battle |

Priya Sachdev Kapur pens emotional note on Sunjay Kapur’s death anniversary, co-signed by his mother Rani Kapur amid Rs 30,000 estate battle |

It’s been a year to businessman Sunjay Kapur’s demise. He passed away last year on June 12 and his wife Priya Sachdev Kapur has paid an emotional tribute to him on social media. Remembering her late husband, Priya reflected on the impact he continues to have on their lives despite his absence.She shared a heartfelt…

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This 9,000-year-old cave is covered in thousands of prehistoric handprints: Here’s how travellers can explore it

This 9,000-year-old cave is covered in thousands of prehistoric handprints: Here’s how travellers can explore it

Located in the plains of Argentine Patagonia, is a site where history is painted on the rocks. Amidst striking cliffs, silent valleys and wilderness lies Cueva de las Manos or the “Cave of the Hands,” safeguarding the tales of folks who roamed these lands millennia ago. Marked with thousands of prehistoric handprints, hunting depictions and…

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‘Repeatedly humiliated me’: Pune techie at TCS hangs himself; FIR against 2 female colleagues

‘Repeatedly humiliated me’: Pune techie at TCS hangs himself; FIR against 2 female colleagues

PUNE: Police have registered a case of alleged abetment to suicide against three persons, including two employees of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), following the death of a 48-year-old staffer of the IT firm, an official said on Friday. According to news agency PTI, the case was registered at Bhosari police station in Pimpri-Chinchwad city after…

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1 in 1000 gets into those colleges: Indian-American X user slams ‘fake degree’ narrative, says he does not care about Indians but…

1 in 1000 gets into those colleges: Indian-American X user slams ‘fake degree’ narrative, says he does not care about Indians but…

Fox News recently held a segment on H-1B and claimed that India gives fake degrees and that Indian H-1B applications are mostly fraudulent. An Indian-American X user who claimed to have zero allegiance to India resisted the ‘fake degree’ narrative on social media and said not all Indian degrees are fake. India has highly prestigious…

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JoSAA seat allotment result 2026: First seat allotment list releasing tomorrow, check complete details here

JoSAA seat allotment result 2026: First seat allotment list releasing tomorrow, check complete details here

JoSAA Counselling 2026 will release its first seat allotment list on June 13 through its official websites. The allocation will be done on the basis of JEE Main 2026 ranks and candidate preferences filled during choice submission. Students must log in with their credentials to view and download their allotment details for further admission steps….

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FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: Did you know Michael Jackson’s ‘Earth Song’ was featured on the 2006 album ‘Voices From The FIFA World Cup’?

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: Did you know Michael Jackson’s ‘Earth Song’ was featured on the 2006 album ‘Voices From The FIFA World Cup’?

Michael Jackson’s official Instagram account recently highlighted a lesser-known football connection: his powerful anthem ‘Earth Song’ was featured on the official soundtrack for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. This brought renewed attention to the environmental message of the song, placing it alongside other global hits on the tournament’s compilation album, ‘Voices From The…

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Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote: Quote of the day for children by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what…”

Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote: Quote of the day for children by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what…”

Ralph Waldo Emerson was one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century. Born in 1803 in Boston, Massachusetts, Emerson was an American essayist, philosopher, lecturer and poet who became a leading figure of the transcendentalist movement. His writings encouraged people to trust themselves, think independently and discover the power that lies within every…

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Project Kusha: India’s homegrown answer to S-400? Rajnath says Project Kusha is a game changer

Project Kusha: India’s homegrown answer to S-400? Rajnath says Project Kusha is a game changer

NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday described the indigenous Project Kusha air defence system as a potential “game changer” for India’s security architecture, saying it has already demonstrated its importance during Operation Sindoor.Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Advanced Weapon System Complex at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad, Singh…

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WBJEE answer key 2026 released at wbjeeb.nic.in: Direct link to raise challenges here

WBJEE answer key 2026 released at wbjeeb.nic.in: Direct link to raise challenges here

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) has made WBJEE 2026 OMR sheets and machine-read responses available online for candidates. Aspirants can review their recorded answers and report discrepancies within the stipulated deadline. A paid challenge facility has also been introduced, after which final scores and ranks will be prepared based on verified responses….

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