A tiny Fabergé figure sat forgotten in a New York attic until a family cleanout exposed its royal past; the 20th-century trinket later sold for $5.2 million

Revenue growth for 18 major Indian states is projected to accelerate to 9–11% in fiscal 2027, taking combined revenues past ₹44 lakh crore, according to Crisil Ratings. This financial expansion is driven primarily by a 12–13% rise in GST collections—supported by robust consumption and import gains—alongside an 11–12% increase in tax devolution from the Centre. Stable growth in liquor, petroleum, and stamp duty taxes will further reinforce state balance sheets.

An Ontario couple bought an E J Hughes painting for just C$200 at a rural yard sale in 2001. Six years later, the artwork was identified as Lake Okanagan by the renowned Canadian artist and sold for C$402,500. Here’s the remarkable story behind the painting, Hughes’ career as a Canadian war artist and the new documentary exploring his quiet life in British Columbia.

Word of the Day: Pandemonium describes a scene of extreme confusion, noise and disorder. Pronounced pan-duh-MOH-nee-um, the word was coined by John Milton inParadise Lostas the name of the capital of Hell. It later became a common noun for chaotic situations involving crowds, celebrations, emergencies, disruptions or any setting where order gives way to uproar.

An anti-mobile phone activity at Adarsh India Montessori School in Khatima, Uttarakhand, reportedly left several children crying and screaming after a student was made to appear as if his eyes had been removed.

As temperatures drop, home experts advise removing outdoor rugs from front porches before fall sets in. Leaving rugs exposed to cold weather traps excess moisture, causing mildew growth and ruining fabrics. On wooden porches, trapped water leads to wood warping, staining, and rot. Storing rugs indoors prevents costly, long-term home damage.

BJP National President Nitin Nabin expressed confidence during a two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh that the party will return to power with a "massive majority" in the 2027 State Assembly elections. Highlighting UP’s transformation under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from a state once associated with mafia activities to a hub for development, defense manufacturing, and technologies like AI and semiconductors, Nabin commended the leadership and public support driving the state forward.

Maharashtra’s Prachiti Nagpurkar scripted history at the Asian Games by becoming the first Indian to referee a mixed martial arts bout at the continental multi-sport event, marking a major milestone after she left behind a career in chartered accountancy to pursue her passion for MMA officiating.

Sometimes, the change is genuine. People are not psychologically fixed throughout their lives; their attitudes, habits and ways of relating to others can evolve over time. Friends, romantic partners, colleagues and the communities they belong to can all play a role in shaping that development.