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The restoration included repairing much of the original oak frame, but also creating contemporary spaces that met the needs of modern family living. Cadman Construction was already undertaking one of its most challenging heritage projects: restoring a Grade II-listed 16th-century longhouse in Suffolk. But for Stuart Cadman, Managing Director of Cadman Construction the challenge had an additional dimension: the centuries-old property was finally to be his family home. The restoration included repairing much of the original oak frame, but also creating contemporary spaces that met the needs of modern family living. At all stages there was a balancing act between…

IGNOU has announced September 15, 2026 as the last date to apply for online programmes under the July 2026 admission cycle. Eligible candidates seeking admission for the 2026-27 academic session must complete registration through the official portal, upload the required documents and pay the applicable fee before the deadline. Applicants should keep their APAAR ID ready. The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will close the registration window on September 15, 2026. The application process is being conducted through the university’s official admission portal, and candidates are advised to complete the form well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical…

Eighteen-year-old Emma Jarman opens up about the day Dolly Parton held her as a newborn and the lasting impact of her Imagination Library. Eighteen-year-old Emma Jarman is reflecting on her extraordinary first encounter with Dolly Parton, which took place when she was just one day old. The teenager from England met the country music legend at Rotherham Hospital in 2007, when Parton visited the UK to launch her Imagination Library literacy initiative.Speaking on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday, September 1, Emma opened up about the surreal encounter and the lasting impact Parton’s initiative had on her childhood. Parton died on…

Indian woman in Japan steps out at 11 pm, says ‘This is a very big deal’ An 11 pm walk might seem like a small, everyday moment. But for one Indian woman living in Japan, it brought up a much bigger thought about freedom, safety, and how differently women can experience something as simple as stepping outside.The woman, identified as Sheetal, shared a video of her late-night outing on Instagram. Her comments focused on how she felt about being outdoors at that hour and why the experience stood out to her as someone coming from India.Her post has since sparked…

South Africa continued their strong run in the Namibia T20I Tri-Series with another convincing victory over Zimbabwe, securing a comfortable 43-run win in the fourth match at the Namibia Cricket Ground on Tuesday.Lhuan-dre Pretorius narrowly missed out on a maiden T20I century but produced a career-best 94 to set up South Africa’s second victory over Zimbabwe in the tournament. The opener’s sensational knock came off just 51 balls and featured 12 fours and three sixes.Pretorius was named Player of the Match after helping South Africa post 185/7 before their bowlers completed the job by dismissing Zimbabwe for 142 in 17.4…

A small group of muskrats arrived in Bohemia in 1905, carried across the Atlantic as curiosities from a hunting trip in North America. Five animals were released into ponds at Prince Colloredo-Mannsfeld’s estate near Dobříš, where they were expected to remain little more than a private collection and perhaps a source of valuable fur. They had other plans. Within years, the animals had moved beyond the estate and into the surrounding waterways, breeding as they went.By 1914, estimates put the muskrat population in Bohemia at around two million. From there, the animals continued their slow spread through rivers, canals and…

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way software is written, tested and maintained. Google’s latest push in this direction is Google Antigravity, an agent-first development platform designed to help developers move beyond simply asking AI to generate code. While it works with Google’s Gemini models, Antigravity and Gemini serve different purposes.What is Google Antigravity?Google Antigravity is an agentic development platform built for software developers. Google introduced it as a way to let developers work with AI agents that can plan and execute complex tasks across an editor, terminal, and browser. Instead of merely suggesting code, these agents can take a…

Aditya Dhar, who recently delivered the blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar’, has once again caught the attention of fans. This time, it is his social media post about Yash’s latest release Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups that has set the internet buzzing about a possible collaboration between the filmmaker and the South superstar.On Tuesday, Dhar took to Instagram and shared the poster of Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas. Showing his appreciation for the film, the filmmaker added a red-heart emoji to his Instagram Story.While Dhar did not reveal any details about his upcoming projects, his post was enough to send fans into…

Optical illusion personality tests are interesting images with several objects layered into one another that trick the mind into believing what a person sees first based on a person’s perspective.That’s the magic behind optical illusion personality tests, and this one is no exception. At first glance, it looks like a simple image, but hidden within it are two animals.This illusion here claims to be a quiet signal from your subconscious, hinting at which side of your brain tends to take the lead in how you think, decide, and process the world around you. These tests aren’t scientifically proven, but they’re…

Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sought an explanation from its national selection committee over the inclusion of Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq in the Test squad for the ongoing England series, adding another layer to the turmoil surrounding the side.According to a report by Geo News, the PCB issued a notice to members of the selection committee on August 31, asking them to explain the basis and rationale behind recommending Rizwan and Imam for the Test squad.The notice, a copy of which was seen by Geo News, directed committee members including Aqib Javed, Misbah-ul-Haq and Asad…