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An oak tree in Rutland that was struck by a World War II Lancaster bomber has been shortlisted for this year’s UK Tree of the Year award, alongside nine other trees chosen for surviving extraordinary events across centuries of British history. The Woodland Trust, the charity behind the annual competition, built this year’s theme around the idea of against the odds, celebrating rare, ancient or at-risk trees that have endured everything from plane crashes to cannonballs. Members of the public can now vote for their favourite among the shortlisted trees, with the winner set to be announced later this year.How…

Lock Upp Season 2 contestant Dheeraj Dhoopar has been making headlines throughout his journey, whether for his gameplay or the bonds he has formed inside the jail. Now, the actor is once again in the spotlight, but this time for an unexpected reason. According to several fan pages closely tracking the Netflix reality show, Dheeraj has reportedly exited Lock Upp S2. While there has been no official confirmation from Netflix or the makers, the speculation has left fans surprised and concerned.During his time on the show, Dheeraj emerged as one of the contestants with the strongest friendships. He has often…

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) recently released a detailed backgrounder titled “White Gold: India’s Cotton Story”, tracing cotton’s journey from cultivation to export and highlighting government schemes aimed at improving productivity, quality and market access. This makes cotton, one of India’s oldest commercial crops, a relevant topic for both prelims and mains preparation, covering agriculture, trade and government schemes.Understanding the basicsCotton is called “white gold” because of its outsized economic importance in India. It supports the livelihoods of around 6 million cotton farmers and provides employment to another 40-50 million people in processing and trade. It is also a major…

The Oscar-nominated actor revealed he felt “underused and inconsequential” during the first season of the ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff.Image credit (Instagram) Ed Harris is a four-time Oscar nominee best known for his roles in ‘The Truman Show’ and ‘Apollo 13’, establishing himself as one of Hollywood’s most respected character actors. The veteran performer has built a career selecting compelling roles across film and television. However, his recent turn on the ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘Dutton Ranch’ proved to be a source of frustration for the 75-year-old actor, who revealed he had considered quitting the series midway through its first season due to concerns about…

Lovlina Borgohain (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India has secured its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 even before the opening ceremony, with Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain guaranteed at least a bronze in the women’s boxing competition.The Assam boxer received a direct entry into the semifinals after being handed a bye in her weight category. As all losing semifinalists receive bronze medals in Commonwealth Games boxing, Lovlina is now assured of a place on the podium before stepping into the ring.She will begin her campaign on July 31, when she takes on T.K.B.P. Taafaki for a place in the gold…

For most people, the world’s largest waterfall brings to mind towering cliffs, crashing water and famous landmarks such as Niagara or Angel Falls. Yet Earth’s biggest waterfall is nowhere to be seen. It lies hidden deep beneath the ocean between Greenland and Iceland, where an extraordinary natural process has been taking place for thousands of years. Every second, billions of litres of icy, dense seawater sink beneath warmer Atlantic waters, creating a vast underwater cascade that dwarfs any waterfall on land. Although invisible from the surface, this remarkable phenomenon plays a crucial role in the movement of ocean currents and…

It was a meet-cute and yes, love at first sight. But their story took time to begin and had the whole internet rooting for their happily ever after. Stephanie Stern volunteered to help over 1,000 beagles find homes. According to the Associated Press, Ridglan Farms, a dog breeding and research facility in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin reached a confidential agreement with Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Centre for a Humane Economy, selling its beagles to the organisations for an undisclosed amount.The two organisations purchased the beagles and then worked with dozens of rescue partners to take over the dogs’ care…

The Rajasthan University of Health Sciences has published the RUHS CUET 2026 Round 1 seat allotment for admissions to undergraduate health sciences programmes. Candidates can check their allotted institutes through the official counselling portal and must complete document verification, fee payment and reporting at their respective colleges within the stipulated admission window to secure their seats. RUHS CUET round 1 seat allotment result 2026: The Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) has announced the seat allotment results of the RUHS CUET 2026 Round 1 for taking admission into the undergraduate courses in nursing, pharmacy, and allied health care. All the…

After ‘Border 2’ Ahan Shetty to step into the horror genre with Vikram Bhatt’s ‘1920 Cold Winter’, makers begin hunt for female lead ahead of November shoot Ahan Shetty is reportedly ready to venture into unexplored territory with his next project. After making headlines with the success of ‘Border 2’, the actor is now said to have signed filmmaker Vikram Bhatt’s upcoming horror film ‘1920 Cold Winter’, the latest chapter in the popular supernatural franchise. The film, backed by producer Anand Pandit, is currently under development, with script work still in progress.A new genre for Ahan ShettyHaving made his acting…

NEW DELHI Former India opener Abhinav Mukund has picked his 15-man India squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, making some interesting selection choices.Mukund, who represented India in seven Tests between 2011 and 2017, has backed veteran opener Rohit Sharma despite recent speculation over his ODI future. However, Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to make the cut. The former cricketer unveiled his squad on ESPNcricinfo’s YouTube channel.Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya includedMukund has gone with a blend of experience and youth, while placing his faith in a pace attack spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.Batters: Shubman Gill (captain),…