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Adolf Hitler’s pencil to go under the hammer: All about this ‘gift’ from his partner, Eva Braun
A pencil that is said to have belonged to Adolf Hitler will be sold by an auction house in Belfast next week. This has been condemned by the European Jewish Association, which has called for removing the items of the Nazi dictator from the auction
Al Pacino at 83, Robert De Niro, at 79, become fathers: Do dads' age affect their children?
Al Pacino is reportedly expecting his fourth child. In April, his 79-year-old co-star Robert De Niro welcomed a baby. As more and more older celebrities embrace fatherhood later in life, what impact does a dad's age have on his offspring?
After controversial UK trip, Rahul Gandhi in US: Can he stay out of trouble?
Rahul Gandhi has once again come under fire for his remarks during an overseas trip. This time he is in the US. Addressing a gathering in San Francisco, the Congress leader said that all minority communities ‘feel attacked’ in India; the BJP has accused him of ‘insulting the country’
Mighty Discovery: The alien planet that is 13 times more massive than Jupiter
A team of international scientists led by an Indian professor at Ahmedabad’s Physical Research Laboratory has detected an exoplanet that has the highest known density so far. It is more massive than Jupiter but has the same size as the largest planet in the solar system
UPI fraud cases on the rise: How to protect yourself from such scams?
As per the Indian government, more than 95,000 fraud incidents linked to UPI transactions were recorded in 2022-23. From sending suspicious QR codes to posing as customer care executives, scammers are using various methods to lure targets. Here’s what to do to keep yourself safe
Gun violence: Why Texas’ Winnie-the-Pooh book for kids has caused outrage
Some Texas schools have received flak for using beloved cartoon Winnie-the-Pooh to teach children ways to stay safe in case of a school shooting. Parents and teachers have expressed concerns over the 'Stay Safe' book released ahead of the first anniversary of the Uvalde massacre
Sidhu Moose Wala killing: A year on, where does the probe stand?
Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead a year ago on this day (29 May) by six attackers in the state’s Mansa district. Since then, the Punjab Police have made dozens of arrests. Just as the probe continues, so does the rapper’s parents’ quest for justice
Can China's homegrown passenger jet C919 challenge Airbus and Boeing?
China’s first large indigenous passenger jet made its inaugural commercial flight on Sunday (28 May) from Shanghai to Beijing. With this, the Asian nation is aiming to challenge foreign models like the Boeing 737 MAX and the Airbus A320
New Parliament of India: What’s different from the old one?
It's a monumental day as PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the new Parliament building. Constructed as part of the Central Vista Project, the new structure is triangular in shape, four-storeys high and a true representation of India – housing art pieces as well as symbols from across the nation
Explained: Why ex-Delhi minister Satyendar Jain has been granted six weeks interim bail
The Supreme Court announced a six-week interim bail to former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain on medical grounds. The AAP leader, who has been in prison since last May, was admitted to the ICU of LNJP Hospital after he collapsed inside Tihar jail
A ‘sorry’ encounter: Why US zoo apologised to New Zealanders over kiwi petting video
Zoo Miami faced the wrath of New Zealanders after a video of visitors handling a male kiwi went viral. After online backlash, the zoo soon issued an apology and shelved its paid ‘kiwi encounters’
How Tina Turner's fight against domestic abuse made her a feminist hero
Pop legend Tina Turner was in an abusive relationship with her former husband Ike. The star, who has hits like 'What's Love Got to Do with It' under her name, survived the toxic marriage, opened up about it at a time when few spoke of domestic abuse
Parliament building row: Who is attending, who is boycotting?
Political parties are divided over the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While NDA allies and some other parties – Naveen Patnaik’s BJD and Shiromani Akali Dal – will be present during the event, at least 20 Opposition parties have decided to stay away
Fake photo of explosion at Pentagon goes viral: How to detect AI images
The image widely shared on Monday of a blast near the Pentagon turned out to be fake. Earlier, AI-generated photos of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s arrests had gone viral. With such pictures becoming more common day by day, here’s how you can spot fakes
Drink at your own risk: Why Ireland is making alcohol-labelling policy mandatory
Ireland will introduce health labelling on alcoholic drinks in 2026 to warn about calorie content, cancer risks and other harmful effects. However, the new legislation has been opposed by its own trading partners, including some European Union nations
Responsible Fashion: How PM Narendra Modi is promoting sustainability through his sartorial choices
The Indian premier hit headlines at the G7 summit in Japan when he donned a chandan-shade sadri jacket made from recycled PET bottles. PM Narendra Modi has walked the talk of adopting an environmentally friendly lifestyle by wearing sustainable outfits earlier as well
PM Modi in Australia: Why his trip is significant
PM Narendra Modi is in Australia’s Sydney where he will address a huge crowd of Indian diaspora at an event on Tuesday (23 May). The Indian leader will also hold a bilateral meeting with his Australian counterpart where they are likely to discuss efforts to boost trade between the two nations
14-yr-old Maleesha Kharwa's rise from Mumbai slums to luxury brand model
Maleesha Kharwa, a slum-dweller from Mumbai, has been roped in as the face of a luxury Ayurveda brand. Discovered in 2020 by Hollywood actor Robert Hoffman, the girl has since emerged as a teen model and graced fashion magazine covers
Has Russia captured Bakhmut? The conflicting claims over the Ukrainian city explained
As Moscow claimed Bakhmut has fallen, Ukraine rejected the report. The confusion started on Sunday (21 May) after president Volodymyr Zelenskyy ‘appeared to confirm’ that Kyiv has lost the city, only to deny it later
Meet Denise, heaven’s bathrobe-clad receptionist, on TikTok
Heaven’s got a receptionist and her name is Denise. The character created by the current Miss New York, Taryn Delanie Smith, has won hearts on TikTok through her comedic videos and sensitive handling of heavy topics like grief