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An 18-year-old from North Carolina, Nathan Byrd, heroically intervened when a grease fire erupted in his neighbor’s home. Vaulting a fence and entering the smoke-filled house with a fire extinguisher, he successfully doused the flames before firefighters arrived. His quick thinking prevented injuries and significant damage, showcasing extraordinary neighborly courage. Neighbours are like our best…
Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has revealed that he does not use internet banking apps on his smartphone. The reason is a criticism on how Indian banks approach mobile security. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kamath said the mandatory permissions demanded by most banking apps simply do not make sense to him.“I…
A moving coil in a 1943 shipyard led to a toy millions still use today. Image credit – Wikimedia In 1943, a brief occurrence in a Philadelphia shipyard helped create a wartime tool into the slinky that became one of America’s most famous toys. While attempting to stabilise a strange motion that is utilised in…
At about 7.15am on September 6, hours after Nepal’s ban on 26 social media platforms came into force, an official jeep carrying Koshi province minister Ram Bahadur Magar struck 11-year-old Usha Magar Sunuwar outside Harisiddhi Secondary School in Lalitpur. CCTV footage showed her flung onto the roadside as the vehicle drove away. She survived with…
As the Oscar 2026 nominations draw near, the competition is fierce, celebrating the finest films of 2025. Get ready for an exhilarating showdown for Best Picture, Best Director, and the coveted acting honors. The glamorous 98th Academy Awards will take place at the iconic Dolby Theatre on March 15th, with the hilarious Conan O’Brien back…
The natural world is full of interesting creatures with unique biological systems. Among the most interesting creatures is the starfish, also referred to as a sea star. Starfish are unique in that they do not have blood flowing through their bodies. This is one of the most interesting aspects of starfish, as most people find…
India’s sea-based nuclear deterrent is set to get a major boost with the commissioning of its third indigenously built Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman (S4), likely by April-May, defence sources said.Built under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam, INS Aridhaman weighs 7,000 tonnes, making it…
Rohit Sharma (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India’s star batter and former captain Rohit Sharma set social media abuzz on Sunday with a cryptic post after the conclusion of the three-match ODI series against Australia Down Under. Despite India losing the series 1-2, Rohit clinched both the Player of the Match and Player of the…
NEW DELHI: Sarla Maheshwari, one of the most recognisable faces of Doordarshan’s retro era, passed away on Thursday. She was 71.Her death was confirmed by Doordarshan National through a post on social media, where the broadcaster remembered her as a cherished and distinguished newsreader whose voice and presence left a lasting mark on Indian television…
A Bandra court remanded KRK to police custody till January 27 for the Oshiwara firing case. He claimed it was accidental while cleaning his licensed gun. Police recovered two bullets from Nalanda building after the January 18 incident. No injuries reported; KRK cooperating with probe. Kamaal Rashid Khan, popularly known as KRK, has been remanded…
