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In the 1870s, someone borrowed a book from Kiama Library for one month; 150 years later, Ross Simmons returned it after finding it in a fireplace, but the $20,000 inflation-adjusted fine was never charged by librarians- Octopus Energy pays UK households nearly £100m for spare solar power as heatwaves drive 34% surge in solar installation demand
- 17-year-old Pennsylvania student Connor Hill wins $250,000 after computer algorithm solves decades-old geometry puzzle, identifying exactly 146 rare 3D shapes
- Bernie Marcus was fired from his job in 1978, then built Home Depot and an $11 billion fortune — now his foundation is putting nearly $30 million into heart research, reviving his early dream of medicineBernie Marcus was fired from Handy Dan in 1978, a setback that helped push him toward cofounding Home Depot and building an $11 billion for...16 Aug, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Taylor Sheridan: "Bad people sometimes do good things, and good people do really bad things..."Quote of the Day by Taylor Sheridan: “Bad people sometimes do good things, and good people do really bad things or do something the audienc...16 Aug, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
- Bianca Adler turns Everest heartbreak into history: 18-year-old Australian returns a year after turning back 400 metres from summit to become youngest Australian woman to reach the topBianca Adler, an enterprising eighteen-year-old from Australia, has successfully summited Mount Everest, achieving a long-held dream after ...16 Aug, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
- A Latvian astronomer and his wife drove 190 miles to a secret Soviet ghost town in 1994; found a 600-ton telescope the Russians had poured acid on - adapted the Cold War machine built to spy on the West and listen to the starsAfter the retreat of Russian forces from Latvia, a concealed Soviet-era radio telescope came to light. Astronomer Juris Zhagars dedicated h...16 Aug, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
- Bangladesh claims historic first win in Australia with 9-wicket victory in 1st testBangladesh achieved a remarkable nine-wicket win against Australia in Darwin. Mehidy Hasan Miraz took five wickets, restricting Australia's...16 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
- Mitchell Starc, Mehidy Hasan Miraz clash: What happened during Darwin Test moment? Check viral video hereMitchell Starc and Mehidy Hasan Miraz had a tense exchange during a Test match. Miraz ran through the protected pitch area, drawing an umpi...16 Aug, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
- Bangladesh closes in on historic win as Australia''''s batting woes return on Day 3 of 1st testBangladesh is nearing a significant Test cricket victory against Australia. Australia trails by sixty-seven runs with four wickets down at ...15 Aug, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- In the 1930s, Australia's Wittenoom was known for mining a highly valued mineral, but over 2,000 deaths brought a tragic end, turning it into a ghost townFor many years, Wittenoom, located in Western Australia, was synonymous with blue asbestos mining. Unfortunately, increasing awareness abou...15 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Tata chair N Chandrasekaran’s exit leaves $120 billion spending ambition in limboTata Group is facing a leadership and strategy reset after N Chandrasekaran’s decision to step down as Tata Sons chairman, putting the cong...13 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
- From a shoe to RBI vault: The journey of the cursed Jacob diamondThe 184.75-carat Jacob Diamond is one of the world’s largest polished diamonds and is known for its unusual journey through Hyderabad’s roy...13 Aug, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Cate Blanchett: 'Who would want a face that hasn't seen or lived properly...'- Inspiring life lessons on experience, beauty, growing older and embracing every stage of life by Australian actress famous for her roles in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogiesCate Blanchett embraces her wrinkles, viewing them as meaningful landmarks of a life richly experienced. This stance opposes societal norms...11 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- Moon for sale: Dennis Hope claims he sold 611 million acres, with Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Ronald Reagan among buyersDennis Hope's decades-long venture in selling lunar real estate rests on his interpretation of an international treaty. Nonetheless, legal ...10 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
- Mitchell Starc on cusp of surpassing Kapil Dev, Dale Steyn in Test wicketsAustralia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc is set to chase two significant milestones in Test cricket when the hosts begin their two-match ser...06 Aug, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
- Australian library gets 1858 book 'Antiquities of Athens' back 150 years late with a staggering $19,500 fine but there’s one big problem: nobody knows who borrowed itA rare 1858 book has finally returned to an Australian library after an estimated 150 years, but its mystery borrower cannot be found. The ...04 Aug, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
- Yen leaps after intervention, leaving the dollar bruisedThe yen surged significantly after authorities intervened in foreign exchange markets. This intervention followed a substantial yen-buying ...03 Aug, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
- Who is Harsh Singh? Meet the first Indian male judoka to win Commonwealth Games goldHarsh Singh secured India's first male judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. He defeated Australia's Joshua Katz in the men's 60kg fin...31 Jul, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
- Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material after Russia's charges on DurovAustralia's internet regulator has begun legal action against Telegram. This action targets alleged failings to remove pro-terror posts fro...30 Jul, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
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