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In 2020, a Michigan dam failure drained Sanford Lake; six years later, the water returned and a beach festival launched in 2005 came back to its original shoreline

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Six years after a catastrophic dam failure completely drained Sanford Lake in mid-Michigan, the lake has officially returned to full water levels. The milestone allowed a beloved local beach festival to celebrate a long-awaited homecoming on its original shoreline. The popular community tradition, first launched in 2005, returned to the restored park for its delayed … Read more

In 1976, a NASA intern bought 1,150 surplus videotapes for $217.77 and discovered three first-generation recordings of the Apollo 11 moonwalk. Those three tapes sold for $1.82 million in 2019 |

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Representative image of a person walking on the moon. Credits – Wikimedia Commons Few people chasing history go to government surplus auctions. They are typically used to empty warehouses of equipment and goods a public agency no longer needs, and that attracts bargain hunters who want to resell or strip parts and not find anything … Read more

China’s 5-point BRICS 2027 plan: Why it could be a nightmare for India

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President Xi Jinping’s agenda puts AI, digital infrastructure, smart manufacturing, trade and investment at the heart of China’s 2027 BRICS presidency, raising concerns in India over technology dependence, Chinese investment and market access China’s takeover of the BRICS presidency in 2027 could present India with an uncomfortable balancing act: how to engage with an increasingly … Read more

In 2000, Pierce Brosnan bought two Malibu plots for his Orchid House: a 13,000-square-foot marvel of sustainability |

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A look into what Pierce Brosnan did after he and his wife bought two Malibu plots for his Orchid House, which is nothing short of a 13,000-square-foot marvel of sustainability. (Instagram) The ‘James Bond’ actor Pierce Brosnan once bought two large plots in Malibu with his dream house in mind. The beloved actor invested a … Read more

EPFO has an official WhatsApp channel for PF updates; here’s how to join and get educational information on EPF advance withdrawals and more

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Besides sharing updates, the EPFO WhatsApp channel also provides members with educational content. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has been taking steps to keep members informed and allow access for more information digitally. As part of this effort, the retirement fund body has asked members to follow its official WhatsApp channel for the latest … Read more

At 16, Vyasji Mishra built a stove using kerosene and water: The school innovation that won him a top prize at the science exhibition

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At a time when most teenagers were focused on school and science assignments, 16-year-old Vyasji Mishra was trying to solve a practical problem with an unusual idea. A Class 11 student from Devsar in Madhya Pradesh, Mishra developed a hybrid stove that used kerosene for initial heating and water converted into steam as an alternative … Read more

Donald Trump Jr’s Bahamas wedding secretly funded by Russian oligarch close to Putin, claims report

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A report has now claimed that Donald Trump Jr’s Baamas wedding was funded by a Russian oligarch close to Putin. Donald Trump Jr’s lavish three-day wedding in the Bahamas was partly financed by a Russian businessman with close ties to President Vladimir Putin, according to a new investigation by ProPublica, an independent, nonprofit newsroom that … Read more

Rahul Gandhi: ‘Your collective voice’: Rahul Gandhi invites students to ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ in Indore | India News

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File photo: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addressing the gathering during ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme NEW DELHI: Congress leader and leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday invited students to join his ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ initiative in Indore on September 19, describing it as an opportunity for those … Read more

Google employee shares glimpse of modak-making activity at Bengaluru office: ‘Google knows how to celebrate’

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Google employee shares glimpse of modak-making activity at Bengaluru office Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are bringing a festive touch to offices as well, and a glimpse from Google’s Bengaluru campus is getting attention online. An employee’s Instagram video shows a simple celebration at work, where a familiar festive sweet became the focus of an office activity.Google … Read more