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For decades, people in the UK tended to view air conditioning as something that belonged elsewhere. It was associated with office buildings, hotels and hotter countries rather than their own homes. But as summers become warmer and heatwaves more frequent, that picture is beginning to change.Colleagues and I analysed data from the English Housing Survey, a nationally representative sample of about 16,000 households. This shows that air conditioning remains relatively uncommon, with just 4.3 per cent of households using it in summer. That’s far below countries such as the US (nearly 90 per cent) and Australia (around 75 per cent).Yet…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Will 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally make his India debut on Saturday? That is the biggest question ahead of the second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester.The young batting sensation has been waiting for his first senior India appearance despite earning a call-up after a sensational IPL 2026 season. Now, a cryptic Instagram post has only added to the excitement among fans.Sooryavanshi shared a picture of himself batting in India’s blue jersey on his Instagram story with a simple two-word caption: “New chapter.” The post quickly went viral, with many believing it could…

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has declared the Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nursing 2026 entrance examination results. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check and download their scorecards and merit list from the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in.The result has been released in two formats. Candidates can download the merit list PDF, which includes the roll numbers and ranks of qualified candidates, and access their individual scorecards by logging in to the official portal.The AIIMS BSc Nursing entrance examination is conducted for admission to undergraduate nursing programmes offered at various AIIMS campuses across the country.How to check…

Chandrachur Singh calmly spoke with officials after a bulldozer demolished an unapproved ramp outside his Gurugram home during a Town and Country Planning Department drive. The video went viral for his polite conduct. He questioned the process before shaking hands with the team. Singh was last seen in the 2025 film Bayaan. Chandrachur Singh found himself at the centre of an unexpected moment during a demolition drive in Gurugram’s DLF area when he stepped out of his house to talk to officials after a bulldozer demolished a ramp outside his home. A video of the conversation has since gone viral,…

International adoption has gained global attention through celebrities who have chosen to grow their families this way. Angelina Jolie adopted children from Cambodia, Ethiopia and Vietnam, while Madonna adopted four children from Malawi. Sandra Bullock adopted two children from the United States, whereas Meg Ryan adopted her daughter from China.For families hoping to adopt a child from another country, the biggest surprise often comes before the paperwork even begins. There is no single global system. Every country has its own laws, its own conditions and, in some cases, its own reasons for saying no.The same family may qualify to adopt…

Actor siblings Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem have curated a Mumbai home brimming with personality and warmth. Their artistic abode showcases bold Mughal-inspired floral wallpaper from ceiling to floor, a unique cane chandelier adding a wave-like charm, and vintage trunks ingeniously repurposed as center tables. Playful doodle art cushions further enhance the inviting and eclectic atmosphere, reflecting a love for collecting and repurposing. Some celebrity homes feel like they were bought off a catalogue. Then there are others that feel like they are filled with warmth, layered, and loved; each corner is designed and shaped over time.That’s the kind of…

A plane drops a load of water on the Aspen Acres Fire near Colorado City. (Photo credit: AP) A wildfire burning southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties.The Aspen Acres fire is one of about 40 uncontained large blazes burning mostly in the West, fueled by months of dry weather and a record lack of snow this past winter in some places.Fire personnel were scooping water from the Pueblo Reservoir to fight the Aspen Acres fire, which had expanded…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has lavished praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a rare talent capable of rewriting T20 records, while also urging the youngster to stay grounded amid the growing spotlight.The 15-year-old batting prodigy has emerged as one of India’s brightest prospects after his remarkable rise in domestic and IPL. He is likely to make his senior India debut during the ongoing T20I series against England, expectations around Sooryavanshi continue to soar.Speaking about the youngster’s potential in Sky Sports, Karthik highlighted Sooryavanshi’s fearless mindset and ability to score freely against any opposition.”I…

Gujarat TAT-S Preliminary Examination Result 2026 announced; candidates can download scorecards through SEB official portal The State Examination Board (SEB), Gujarat, has declared the Gujarat Teacher Aptitude Test – Secondary (TAT-S) Preliminary Examination Result 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access their scorecards through the official SEB result portal by logging in with their confirmation number or seat number and date of birth.The result has been published after the completion of the answer key review process. Alongside the declaration of results, the board has also released an updated notification confirming revisions in the final answer keys. The…

A fake CBFC certificate for the highly anticipated film ‘Jana Nayagan’, starring Vijay and directed by H. Vinoth, recently went viral on social media. While the leaked image sparked intense fan discussions regarding the movie’s runtime, censor cuts, and age rating, it has been confirmed as completely fabricated. The filmmakers have not yet received or announced the official censor certificate.Viral certificate was edited from Vijay’s ‘Leo’The internet quickly exposed that the viral image had no connection to ‘Jana Nayagan.’ Social media updates revealed the document was an edited version of Vijay’s ‘Leo’ censor certificate, with the title and details altered…