Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei presides over Istana Nurul Iman, the world’s largest residential palace. This architectural marvel, blending Malay and Islamic styles, boasts 1,788 rooms, a banquet hall for 5,000, and a mosque. More than a home, it’s Brunei’s seat of government and a symbol of its rich history and power. Houses of royal…
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sánchez have announced $34 million in grants to support research into new, more sustainable materials for the fashion industry, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The funding, made through the Bezos Earth Fund, will go to universities and institutions working on alternatives to widely…
Chirayu Rana (Left) has claimed in a lawsuit that Lorna Hajdini (Right) forced him into humiliating sexual acts Two new witness accounts have come out and testified on a high-profile sexual harassment lawsuit involving JPMorgan.According to the Daily Mail, fresh details have emerged from two individuals regarding alleged incidents at a New York apartment.The case…
The Ministry of Education on Tuesday organised a pre-event roadshow in Paris for Bharat Innovates 2026, aimed at connecting Indian start-ups with global investors, companies, universities and research groups.According to the ministry, Bharat Innovates 2026 will be held from June 14 to 16 in Nice, France. The initiative is meant to help Indian start-ups and…
What was meant to be a simple outdoor schedule in Shimla gradually turned into a deeply memorable chapter for the cast of ‘Daadi Ki Shaadi’. Instead of the usual hustle of film sets, the team found themselves living in close quarters, sharing spaces and time in a way that felt unusually personal. This calm routine…
Laser technology has revealed a hidden world of sophisticated urban centers and extensive networks within the Amazon rainforest, challenging the long-held perception of it as an untouched wilderness. For years now, Amazon has been depicted as the “ultimate green hell.” The favourite explorer stories and textbooks always described it as an endless wilderness, which had…
US President Donald Trump; Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian The United States believes it is close to reaching an agreement with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war and establishing a framework for more detailed nuclear negotiations, Axios reported on Wednesday.Washington is expecting Tehran’s response on several key issues within the…
Cameron House, one of Scotland’s best-known luxury hotels, has been sold in a deal reportedly valued at up to £100 million to Victory Group, a hospitality and real estate investment company founded by US investor Erik Moresco, according to The Times (UK).Moresco is a former managing director at Blackstone and previously worked at Morgan Stanley…
SRH vs PBKS Live Score, IPL 2026: Punjab Kings batters will be under pressure to halt a worrying slide when they face a confident Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday. Punjab, which had emerged as the team to beat with six wins on the trot, stumbled in the last two matches…
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for July 2026 re-registration. The registration is meant for students enrolled in online distance learning (ODL) and online programmes. The university said the extension applied to all ODL and online programmes, except certificate and semester-based courses. Students can check the full list of available…
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is steadily recovering after a serious health scare earlier this year. The 90-year-old, who had been hospitalised for nearly a month following a brain haemorrhage, is now back home, with a recent photo offering reassurance about his improving condition.Trade analyst Komal Nahta shared the update on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday,…
Copperhead snakes rely on camouflage and stillness, making them hard to spot. Their hourglass markings, sturdy body, and preference for quiet, shaded spaces help in identification. They often hide in woodpiles, dense plants, basements, and cluttered areas. Understanding these habits can reduce risk and improve safety around homes and gardens. Source link
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz The quote “Perceptions which are at present insensible may grow some day: nothing is useless, and eternity provides great scope for change,” by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, may seem complicated at first, but it has a simple and strong idea about how change works in life. Leibniz, a prominent 17th-century philosopher, frequently examined…
(Disclaimer: This is image is generated using AI) Two days before opening arguments, Elon Musk pulled out his phone and threatened OpenAI’s president by text. Greg Brockman had floated the idea of a peace deal—both sides drop everything, walk away. Musk’s reply, now sitting in the trial record: “By the end of this week, you…
A political row has erupted after UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she wants to significantly expand safe and legal routes for refugees to enter Britain once the asylum system is “fixed”.Speaking on Matt Forde’s Political Party podcast, Mahmood said her goal is to go “much bigger” on legal migration pathways, including capped schemes for…
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said the party has ended its association with the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), citing financial constraints rather than political reasons.Speaking at a press conference, Yadav clarified that the party had briefly engaged I-PAC as part of its early preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, but…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: For someone who once played cricket only for the thrill of neighbourhood battles with a tennis ball, Prince Yadav now dares to dream on the biggest stage of all. The young Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer recently revealed an emotional ambition that instantly struck a chord…
AIIMS INI SS July result 2026: AIIMS INI SS July result 2026: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has announced the Institute of National Importance Super-Specialty (INI-SS) July 2026 Stage 1 results. Candidates who appeared for the computer-based test (CBT) can now check and download their results from the official website,…
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni is about to make history as the oldest Kapoor woman to make her acting debut, stepping in front of cameras for the very first time at 45 in ‘Daadi Ki Shaadi’, alongside her mother Neetu Kapoor and Kapil Sharma. But the road to her debut began not with an audition or a…
Czech Republic’s Hranice Abyss, the world’s deepest water-filled cave, holds a mystery extending to a kilometre, far beyond its explored 473.5 meters. Image Credit: Wikipedia Buried in the depths of a tranquil forest in the Czech Republic lies an inconspicuous pool that refuses to surrender its mystery. It may appear like any other natural pond…
