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Image Credit: By Micha L. Rieser Deep within the Swiss Alps, 1,200 metres above sea level, lies the small farming village of Vals. This remote location hosts a structure that challenges traditional architectural limits, the ‘Therme Vals.’ Designed by Peter Zumthor and completed in 1996, this thermal bath complex was not built to stand out but rather to get mixed into the rugged mountain landscape. By utilising the only thermal spring of the region, Zumthor created a spa that feels more like a natural sanctuary than a hotel. The project, as described in the study ‘A Phenomenological Approach Towards the…

When you have money, you develop hobbies and preferences that are different from the layman. While a millionaire could have a thing for collecting watches, a billionaire could be into buying up yachts. When it comes to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, he has a propensity for large compounds. The billionaire tech giant with a net worth of more than $200 billion doesn’t just buy a house, he buys the whole block. From a sprawling compound in Hawaii to a San Francisco pied-à-terre, he has a property portfolio that would make others in his league shy of their own choices, according…

The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has announced the 2026 compartment examination schedule for Class 10 and Class 12 students. The supplementary exams will take place from August 7 to August 14 in pen-and-paper mode. Eligible candidates can access the detailed datesheet through the official website and prepare according to the subject-wise examination schedule. The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has released the timetable for the Class 10 (Matric) and Class 12 (Intermediate) compartment examinations 2026. Students who were unable to pass one or more subjects in the annual board examinations will get another opportunity to improve their scores through the supplementary…

Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As India enter a critical phase in their bid to stay alive in the World Test Championship (WTC) race, Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill are taking a cautious approach to regaining full fitness ahead of the two-Test series in Sri Lanka starting Aug 15.TOI understands that Bumrah will begin gradually increasing his bowling workload after suffering an impact injury during the ODI series in England, while Gill has sought help from specialists outside the BCCI for his chronic neck problem.It is learnt that Bumrah developed swelling in his knee before the final ODI at…

Priyanka Chopra, shooting for SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ in Hyderabad, enjoyed a movie night with husband Nick Jonas and co-star Mahesh Babu at AMB Cinemas. On the Jonas Brothers’ podcast, she revealed Rajamouli personally cast her 14 months ago. ‘Varanasi’, set post-asteroid apocalypse, follows Rudhra’s quest, with Priyanka playing Mandakini. Amid a hectic shooting schedule in Hyderabad for SS Rajamouli’s action-adventure ‘Varanasi’, Priyanka Chopra is making time for both work and family. She’s joined on the trip by husband Nick Jonas and their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. In a break from filming, the couple recently enjoyed a movie night out…

Days after Elon Musk admitted that he “got carried away” during Donald Trump’s 2024 election campaign, he is once again stepping into the US political arena with a major push to help Republicans win the 2026 midterm elections. The tech billionaire is reviving his political action committee, America PAC, which played a key role in then-presidential candidate Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign.During the 2024 presidential elections, America PAC spent more than $260 million to help Trump secure a win. This time, the group will focus on increasing Republican voter turnout through door-to-door campaigns, digital advertisements and direct mail.Sources familiar with the…

Being President of the United States meant Barack Obama’s days were packed with intelligence briefings, diplomatic meetings and decisions that shaped the world. Yet every evening, there was one appointment he tried not to miss: dinner with his family. For the Obamas, the dinner table was never treated as an optional ritual. It was protected family time. No matter how demanding the day had been, Barack Obama insisted on being home for dinner whenever he was in Washington, believing that being a father was just as important as being President. In fact, Obama once summed up his evening routine simply:…

JEECUP 2026 counselling update: Round 4 seat allotment result today, students await admission details JEECUP Round 4 seat allotment result 2026: The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) will release the Round 4 seat allotment result 2026 today, July 30, for candidates participating in the Uttar Pradesh Polytechnic counselling process. Candidates who appeared in the fourth round will be able to check their allotment status and download the seat allotment letter through the official counselling portal at jeecup.admissions.nic.in.The Round 4 allotment will mark the beginning of Phase 2 of the special online counselling process, with candidates from Uttar Pradesh…

Ajinkya Rahane (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket.Rahane shared the news through a post on Instagram, where he uploaded a video message with the caption: “Cap 278 signing off”.”Thank you for all the love and support over the years. Forever grateful,” Rahane wrote in his post. “The reality of life is that everything has a beginning and everything has an end. When the time comes, you simply have to respect it and move forward. I have always relied on timing in my batting and have always understood its importance,” Rahane…

Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan has once again found himself in the centre of dating buzz, after he was spotted on a day out in London wih a mystery woman.Photos and videos of the duo stepping out together have surfaced on social media, after a day out at a ‘London casino’, the post claimed. While at first the woman’s identity remained a mystery, netizens identified her as artist Vinnie Takair.Aryan Khan spotted in London with Vinnie TakairIn a photo doing the rounds online, Aryan is seen dressed casually in a black T-shirt, trousers and sneakers as he exits a…