For more than two decades, Tom Leppard chose a life that few could imagine. Living alone in a tiny stone hut on Scotland’s Isle of Skye, he survived without electricity, running water or modern comforts, relying instead on a nearby stream for water and a weekly kayak trip for supplies. Yet his isolated lifestyle was…
The death of 26-year-old Pune resident Ketan Agarwal, which was initially believed to be a tragic trekking accident, has now taken a dramatic turn. Ketan had reportedly fallen while trekking at Lohagad Fort on June 18, but the investigation has since shifted to an alleged murder case. According to reports, his fiancée, Siya Goyal, and…
This image is used for representation purpose only (AI-generated image) After months of war, crippling sanctions, a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and repeated threats of escalation, the United States and Iran have digitally signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that has paused one of the Middle East’s most consequential conflicts in recent years.The…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman agreed to a limited GPT-5.6 release after the Trump administration asked the company to restrict access to government-approved partners first. The US government has asked OpenAI to hold back its newest AI model, GPT-5.6, releasing it only to a small group of partners that Washington signs off on first, according to…
Employee unions have sought a substantially higher fitment factor of 3.83. (AI image) 8th Pay Commission news: The Eighth Central Pay Commission is expected to adopt a measured approach while deciding the fitment factor, keeping in view the financial implications for both the Centre and the states as it moves into the concluding phase of…
The University of Delhi is expected to open the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal for undergraduate admissions on June 27.The move comes after the university announced on June 24 that the admission process for the 2026-27 academic session would begin soon, following the declaration of CUET UG 2026 results.Admission to Delhi University’s undergraduate courses…
Arabic proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) A man once left his camel untied, explaining that he was trusting God to keep it safe. The reply he received became one of the most quietly practical pieces of wisdom ever spoken. Trust in God, he was told, but tie your camel. In other…
Seventy years can feel like a long enough stretch for an ecological experiment to settle into history, but the story of rabbits and a deliberately released virus keeps refusing to stay still. What began as a blunt attempt to rein in an exploding pest population has turned into something messier, almost reluctant in its persistence….
On the International Day Against Drug Abuse, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay turned heads in Chennai not just by flagging off an anti-drug awareness marathon, but by actively running the full 6 km distance. Proving his exceptional fitness at 53, the ‘Jana Nayagan’ star led thousands of participants, including ministers and volunteers, under the theme…
Representative image (AP Photo) A historic heat wave sweeping across France has thrown this weekend’s Paris Diamond League meeting into uncertainty after police authorities requested the cancellation of the prestigious track and field event, citing mounting pressure on emergency services and worsening weather conditions.The Paris police prefecture announced on Friday that it had asked organisers…