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Singapore has brought the memory of a vanished 1920s landmark into one of its newest housing estates, but the new Alkaff Lake is doing much more than recreating a piece of the past. Built inside Bidadari Park, the 1.8-hectare lake was inspired by the former Alkaff Gardens, which opened to the public in 1929. Today, it doubles as a stormwater retention pond designed to reduce flood risk while also serving as a recreational and natural space for residents. During heavy rain, the lake can hold up to 40,000 cubic metres of water, roughly the equivalent of 16 Olympic-sized swimming pools.…

NIOS October-November 2026 exam registration: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has opened the online registration window for the October-November 2026 examination for Vocational Education Courses. The registration process began on August 20 and is meant for a specific category of learners, those who appeared in the April-May 2026 examination but could not clear it, as well as candidates who passed but want to improve their marks.The examination registration is being conducted entirely online. Candidates who are eligible to appear in the upcoming examination must complete the process within the prescribed deadlines. NIOS has made it clear that applications…

Ashwin Mushran FINALLY ADDRESSES Goa accident controversy: ‘If you spew venom or post unverified information’ Ashwin Mushran has broken his silence over allegations that he hit a biker in Goa while allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road. Taking to social media, the actor shared a cryptic video hinting that he plans to take action against people spreading what he called unverified claims about the incident. Let’s take a look at what he has to say about the incident.Ashwin Mushran reacts to Goa accident claimsAshwin Mushran posted a video on his Instagram on Friday, August 21, appearing in…

Want to start YouTube channel in 2026? 5 things you should know before posting your first video For many people, YouTube has quietly moved from being just a place to watch videos to something much bigger. It can be a creative outlet, a side hustle, a personal brand, or even a full-time career. And the best part is that you no longer need a studio, an expensive camera, or a huge team sitting behind you to get started.But there is one thing worth knowing before you hit record: starting a channel is easy. Building one that people actually want to…

England vs Pakistan 1st Test Live Score: England strengthened their grip on the first Test against Pakistan on Thursday, with Joe Root and Harry Brook among four batters to score half-centuries. The hosts finished Day 2 on 366-8, taking a first-innings lead of 195 runs. Brook, the world’s top-ranked Test batter, came closest to a century at his home ground of Headingley. He was dismissed for 91 by Ali Usman, who returned figures of 5-92 for his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Root scored 66, while Jordan Cox made 73. The pair added 150 runs after England resumed the…

Nitro_Camden’s Twitch stream took an unexpected turn after popular streamer StableRonaldo raided his channel and sent around 15,000 viewers his way. The 18-year-old streamer was celebrating the huge jump in viewers when the situation suddenly became serious. His mother entered the room after reportedly getting upset about the noise. What started as a big moment for Nitro_Camden quickly turned into a difficult situation, as his mother confronted him and began unplugging his streaming equipment before telling him he could no longer stay at home.StableRonaldo’s 15,000-viewer raid turns into a tense moment for Nitro_CamdenThe incident began when StableRonaldo raided Nitro_Camden’s Twitch…

DU allows colleges to offer UG admission based on Class 12 marks The University of Delhi (DU) has allowed select colleges to begin undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session based on Class 12 marks instead of Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores.The admissions will be based on merit. However, candidates will have to meet the eligibility requirements for the course they want to apply for.The Class 12-based admission option is available only for the specific courses and colleges mentioned in the university’s notice. It does not mean that all DU undergraduate courses will now admit students based on Class…

Veteran actor Sowcar Janaki who remains one of the most reputed names in the South India cinema passed away on Friday, August 21. She was 94 years old. As per the updates she breathed her last at 1.59 pm. She had been hospitalised in Chennai after falling ill due to age-related health issues and was receiving intensive medical care.Nadigar Sangam president Nassar confirmed her death. She died at 1.59 pm on Friday. In his statement, Nassar said, “Legendary star Sowcar Janaki (94) passed away. Her mortal remains will be placed at Centoph Road, Teyampet, from 5 PM.”Fans, friends and members…

Eshwar Malpe swam nearly 3 nautical miles A routine afternoon on the Karnataka coast turned into a tense rescue operation on Sunday when a 38-year-old man from Udupi remained in the Arabian Sea for nearly three hours, swimming as far as around three nautical miles from the shore.The man, identified as Yathish, a resident of Kadipatta, was eventually brought back safely by sea rescuer and social worker Eshwar Malpe, who entered the water and swam out to reach him. The rescue was carried out with the assistance of local swimmers and lifeguards from Padubidri Blue Flag Beach.According to News Karnataka,…

India’s Gayatri Gopichand Pullela, right, and Treesa Jolly (AP Photo) India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a World Championships medal after producing a superb comeback victory over China’s Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian in the women’s doubles quarterfinals on Friday.The unseeded Indian pair fought for 69 minutes before overcoming their Chinese opponents 16-21, 21-15, 21-13 to book their place in the last four. The victory guarantees Treesa and Gayatri at least a bronze medal at the championships.Their achievement is particularly significant for Indian women’s doubles badminton. The country’s last World Championships medal in the event came in…