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Ontario teacher spent 1,750 hours building glass bottle house for wife in 1973
In 1973, Canadian teacher Hank Deverell constructed an unusual house in Redditt, Ontario, using approximately 25,000 glass bottles held together with mortar. The ambitious project consumed around 1,750 hours of labour and was originally built to showcase his wife Myrtle's growing doll collection. Over time, the bottle-built property evolved beyond a personal project into a recognised tourist destination. The site attracted visitors from across Canada and internationally, drawn by both its distinctive bottle architecture and Myrtle's doll collection.
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Karnataka Police Officer's Remarks on Ganesha Procession Route Trigger Political Row
A controversy has erupted in Karnataka after a police officer made remarks regarding a Lord Ganesha procession near a mosque. BJP MP Yaduveer Wadiyar publicly condemned the officer's comments, calling them 'anti-Hindu' in nature. The remarks drew sharp criticism from political circles, particularly from BJP leaders. The incident has reignited tensions around the routing of religious processions near places of worship in the state.
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UK Trials Recycled Tyre Rubber in M1 Motorway Asphalt, Reusing 750 Tyres per km
Britain launched a pioneering road construction trial in 2019, incorporating recycled tyre rubber into the asphalt of the M1 motorway. The project aimed to assess how the material would hold up under the demands of heavy traffic on one of the country's busiest routes. Beyond performance testing, the initiative also addresses the challenge of managing large volumes of waste tyres. The technology behind the trial, Tarmac's ULTIPAVE R system, has since been approved for wider deployment across the country. The move signals a broader shift toward sustainable and environmentally conscious infrastructure development in the UK.
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MIT Warns of Growing Student Dependence on AI, Plans More Human Interaction
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has raised concerns about students becoming increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence for their academic work. The institution described the trend as a form of cognitive surrender, suggesting it may be undermining independent thinking. In response, MIT is looking to reintroduce greater human interaction within its classroom environment. The move reflects broader concerns in academia about the impact of AI tools on genuine learning and intellectual development.
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Hanuman Ansh Nears Rs 210 Crore Mark in India on Day 38
Hanuman Ansh, a biographical film on spiritual figure Neem Karoli Baba, has demonstrated strong staying power at the Indian box office despite competition from other releases. The film opened modestly, collecting Rs 1.08 crore in its first week. However, its earnings grew significantly over subsequent weeks, reaching a cumulative total of Rs 196.81 crore as it enters its sixth week. The film is now targeting the Rs 210 crore milestone in its domestic run.
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BCB to review Nigar Sultana's captaincy after handshake snub and semifinal loss
Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana refused to shake hands with India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur during the toss of their Asian Games women's cricket semifinal. The Bangladesh Cricket Board clarified that the decision to snub the handshake was Sultana's own and not a team directive. Bangladesh went on to lose the semifinal to India by 40 runs. The BCB has announced it will conduct a review of Sultana's captaincy following the conclusion of the Asian Games. Complaints about her conduct have also been reported, further adding to the scrutiny surrounding her leadership.
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Delhi Police constable faces inquiry after filming armed Instagram reel with BRICS ID
A Delhi Police constable has been placed under a departmental inquiry after a video surfaced showing him brandishing a gun while filming an Instagram reel. The constable was also seen displaying a BRICS Summit 2026 ID card in the footage. The video drew widespread criticism on social media, prompting police officials to initiate a formal internal investigation. As the inquiry proceeds, the constable is expected to be relieved of his active police duties.
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IndiaNDTV ·
Vijay flags off Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone where Ajith Kumar competed
Tamil actor and politician Vijay travelled to the United Kingdom to attend the Michelin Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone Circuit. He waved the ceremonial green flag to start the event, which served as the fifth round of the 2026 championship. The occasion was tied to fellow Tamil actor Ajith Kumar, who competed in the race as a motorsport participant. Vijay's trip drew a political jab from the DMK, which remarked that he had gone abroad to watch his friend Ajith's car race.
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Bihar Doctors Perform Surgery by Torchlight After 45-Minute Power Outage
Two pregnant women underwent surgery at Jamui Sadar Hospital in Bihar on Friday amid a prolonged power failure. The electricity outage in the operation theatre lasted nearly 45 minutes, leaving medical staff without proper lighting. Doctors and staff resorted to using torches and mobile phone flashlights to carry out the procedures. The incident has raised serious concerns about the state of infrastructure and emergency preparedness at government hospitals in Bihar.
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PM Modi Pauses BRICS Address to Check on Xi Jinping at India Summit
India is hosting the BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13, with leaders from 11 member countries, 10 partner nations, and several international organisations in attendance. During the summit proceedings, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paused his speech to check on Chinese President Xi Jinping. The moment was captured on video and drew attention for the gesture between the two leaders. The summit marks a significant diplomatic gathering on Indian soil, bringing together a wide range of global representatives under the BRICS framework.
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Ex-Anthropic Researcher's Viral Post Sparks AI Safety Exodus and Industry Debate
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon has left the AI industry, publicly warning that companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are recklessly racing toward self-improving superintelligence. His post has garnered over 155 million views and prompted two additional AI safety researchers from Anthropic and Google to resign. The backlash drew a response from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who outlined a pacing plan that received support from Sam Altman and Elon Musk. Adding to the alarm, Anthropic's alignment lead Evan Hubinger has stated he believes there is greater than a 10 percent chance that AI could pose an existential threat to humanity.
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Former Schoolmate Meets PM Modi, Urges CBI Probe Into Land Dispute
Asgarali Vohra, a former schoolmate of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met with him on September 8 to raise concerns over a land dispute case. During the meeting, Vohra formally requested that the Central Bureau of Investigation be brought in to probe the matter. The request signals dissatisfaction with the current handling of the case at the local or state level. No further details about the nature of the land dispute or its location have been officially disclosed.
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David Letterman owns 2,700-acre Montana ranch bought in 1999 to escape showbiz
Retired late-night television host David Letterman purchased a 2,700-acre ranch in Montana in 1999 as a retreat from the pressures of celebrity life. In addition to the Montana property, Letterman also owns real estate in Indiana and upstate New York. The former talk show host has publicly expressed his desire to step away from show business and return to his roots in Indiana with his family. His childhood home in Indianapolis has since been sold and converted into a short-term rental property.
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