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Meet Tom Leppard: World's most tattooed man who lived without electricity, running water or furniture and how ex-British Army soldier spent decades alone in a remote Scottish hutA former British Army serviceman, Tom Leppard, lived a life of extreme simplicity for over 20 years in a remote Scottish hut. Known as the ...26 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST- On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and moreOn This Day in History, June 27, history spans military victories, political change, scientific innovation and technological breakthroughs....26 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- Vande Mataram not just song, but mantra for reconstruction of India: Union Home Minister Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah declared 'Vande Mataram' a 'mantra for India's reconstruction' while honoring Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. S...26 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- Swatch claiming $170 million in damages against Samsung over trademark infringement: FTSwiss watchmaker Swatch is demanding $170 million from Samsung, alleging the tech giant facilitated digital replicas of Swatch's iconic wat...26 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
- In 1873, had Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's palanquin not taken a wrong turn, India might never have got 'Vande Mataram'An 1873 encounter with a British officer in a palanquin ignited Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's patriotic fervor, leading to the creation of...26 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
- Make Indian auditors less of an oddityIndia's ambition for a globally competitive audit sector faces hurdles, with local firms struggling to match multinational rivals. While pr...25 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- Morgan Stanley was among first global banks to back MFS before boom and bustMorgan Stanley initially backed British private credit firm Market Financial Solutions (MFS) before its collapse under $2.4 billion in debt...25 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
- Venezuela Earthquake: At least 164 killed, nearly 1000 injured as two back-to-back deadly quakes destroy buildingsVenezuela earthquake death toll: The country has been shaken by powerful earthquakes, leading to significant building collapses and severe ...25 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster actionLondon's climate week saw an event on extreme heat cancelled due to the venue being too hot, highlighting the urgent reality of global warm...25 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- Syama Prasad Mookerjee ensured West Bengal remained with India during Partition: HM Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah lauded Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's role in keeping West Bengal with India and his fight for 'One Nation, One...24 Jun, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
- Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app: NYTMeta is reportedly developing a new app, codenamed 'Arena,' designed to function like prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi. Ini...23 Jun, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
- The jinx of No. 10: Why so many British PMs got the boot too soonBritain’s political system has seen repeated early exits of prime ministers over the past decade, with six leaders from David Cameron to Ke...23 Jun, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- How Brexit broke British politicsA decade after the UK voted to leave the EU, the nation grapples with fractured politics and a sluggish economy. Brexit's promises of contr...23 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
- All-rounder Nitish Reddy ruled out of Ireland T20Is, likely to miss England leg tooIndia's white-ball squad for the UK tour faces a setback as all-rounder Nitish Reddy is out with a quadriceps injury. Sustained during the ...23 Jun, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
- Andy Burnham will run to succeed Keir Starmer as British prime ministerFormer Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced his bid to lead the Labour Party and potentially become Prime Minister, followin...22 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- Pakistani gangs targeted vulnerable girls across UK towns & cities: Rape Gang InquiryA survivor-led inquiry has concluded its initial phase, exposing decades of systematic child sexual exploitation across the UK. Predominant...20 Jun, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
- "They are not Japanese, predominantly Pakistani Muslim rape gangs": Rupert Lowe reignites UK Grooming Gang inquiry debateBritish MP Rupert Lowe has reignited debate over grooming gangs, challenging the term "Asian grooming gangs" and calling them "Pakistani Mu...19 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
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