Pride and Prejudice trailer: Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden bring new life to Jane Austen’s romance

Netflix’s six-part *Pride and Prejudice*, starring Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy, premieres December 3; its first trailer previews romance, family tensions and the limits facing women. Olivia Colman, Rufus Sewell and Fiona Shaw join the cast. Written by Dolly Alderton, the adaptation promises fresh social commentary while preserving Austen’s beloved story.

A $23,000 full-scale “dollhouse” became Betsy Lyon’s playhouse in the 1930s

Rockville’s Civic Center Cottage, a $23,000 full-size playhouse built for the Lyon family’s daughter, survives as a landmark at Glenview Mansion and now hosts meetings, retreats, conferences, and gatherings. Created in the 1930s with home-like features, it later served as a classroom, camp venue, and gift shop. The city acquired the estate in 1957; a 1999 renovation brought the cottage closer to its original state.

'When you heal, I'll train you': UAE President's lighthearted exchange with Smit Machchhar

Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar was seriously injured after his co-pilot allegedly attacked him with a crash axe aboard flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, triggering a 14,000-foot plunge; the co-pilot was detained. The UAE president honored Machchhar and the crew with the First Class Order of Zayed II; Machchhar was treated in Tabuk before transfer to Abu Dhabi.

F1's original Italian masters: Before Antonelli, there were Farina and Ascari

Kimi Antonelli’s rise has revived hopes of ending Italy’s 70-year wait for an F1 champion, following Alberto Ascari’s 1953 title. Only two Italians have won the crown: Giuseppe “Nino” Farina in 1950 and Ascari in 1952 and 1953. Farina secured F1’s inaugural championship; Ascari dominated with Ferrari, but both legacies were shadowed by fatal accidents.

In 1990, Nile monitors appeared in Florida, likely via the pet trade

Containing invasive Nile monitors in Florida is difficult: they swim between freshwater and coastal habitats, burrow in hard-to-reach places, and eat varied prey, threatening native wildlife. Cape Coral is trapping the lizards, and Florida has prohibited them since 2021. Pet-trade introductions established reproducing populations, first reported in Florida in 1990; their effects on native species remain uncertain.

Indian worker jailed in Dubai for 4 months, family says he was held for leaving job without notice

A 23-year-old Palamu man has spent four months in a Dubai jail, and his family is seeking help to bring him home. Police say he allegedly quit without notice, missed seven days of work and paid an agent to arrange his return. His father says he wanted to attend his sister’s June 26 wedding; authorities have received the family’s complaint.

Odisha plans air evacuations in Ganjam district as Cyclone Arnab maroons 300 villages

Odisha is coordinating with the Union Home Ministry and Coast Guard to airlift 120 people from Ganjam, where Cyclone Arnab’s heavy rain and flash floods have marooned about 300 villages. NDRF and ODRAF teams are rescuing residents, while low clouds and rain may delay flights; flooding has also disrupted rail services in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.

Supreme Court's latest ruling on arrest grounds puts personal liberty safeguard to test

The Supreme Court cancelled espionage suspect Jhabra Ram’s bail, ruling that failure to provide written arrest grounds does not automatically justify release; it found no demonstrable prejudice. The decision relies on substantial compliance and his awareness of the allegations, but raises tension with recent rulings requiring written grounds in every arrest and deeming noncompliance illegal.

Joint List and Ra’am: Arab parties could decide who governs Israel

With 90% counted, Israel’s election was deadlocked: Netanyahu’s bloc was projected to win 53 of 120 Knesset seats, against the opposition’s 48, leaving Arab parties up to 19 seats that could decide who reaches a 61-seat majority. Jewish-led parties’ reluctance to partner risks another election; the Joint List is an alliance, while Ra’am has Islamist roots.

Vasco market fire under control, govt to compensate affected traders: Goa CM

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the fire that gutted more than 150 shops at Vasco’s New Modern Municipal Market was under control, promising compensation to affected traders. No injuries were reported, and authorities are assessing losses. A 50-metre exclusion zone remains amid collapse and hazardous-material fears, after firefighters fought the blaze for four hours Wednesday night.

Former University of Birmingham Chancellor on education, AI and the future of India-UK collaboration

Lord Karan Bilimoria says graduates need AI literacy, adaptability, creativity, critical thinking and lifelong learning as technology reshapes work. He urges ethical India-UK university partnerships linking research, industry and hands-on experience. His advice reflects a career spanning arrival from India as a student, Cambridge studies, founding Cobra Beer and service in the House of Lords.

In 1962, Hawaii released Kalij pheasants for hunting

Kalij pheasants, introduced to Hawaii for hunting, have a complicated conservation role: they may spread invasive banana poka, yet also eat native fruits, while introduced birds can transport native seeds into degraded forests. Research documents these mixed effects, though it does not identify pheasants as the cause. Released in 1962, they have spread across Big Island forests.

Loka Kerala Sabha disbanded as it failed to meet objectives: Keralam CM

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the Loka Kerala Sabha was dissolved because it failed to deliver, promising a new forum for expatriates, while the opposition called the move cruel and walked out. He cited a Rs 700-crore fund shortfall, pension arrears and insurance claims; lawmakers also raised soaring Gulf fares and expatriate hardship.

From weight loss goals to daily energy needs, here's why personalised nutrition matters

Nutrition should be tailored, not copied from social-media diet trends, because health markers, activity, sleep, stress and medical history shape individual needs. Dr Walia says familiar Indian meals can be balanced with modest adjustments, while gut symptoms warrant investigating causes instead of broad food exclusions. Needs evolve, and consistency matters more than rapid results.

A $50,000 bequest in 1885 could have built a grand memorial arch

Golden Gate Park’s Koret Children’s Quarter, among America’s earliest playgrounds, still welcomes families more than 135 years after opening. Officials redirected William Sharon’s $50,000 bequest from an arch to children’s recreation, creating a playground in 1888 with games, rides and a gathering place; today, its 1940 merry-go-round and Sharon Art Studio sustain its role.

Natalie Armstrong, 13-year-old girl who disappeared after leaving Dallas home, found safe

Natalie Armstrong, a 13-year-old Dallas girl with autism, was found safe after missing for over a week, police confirmed, and her endangered-missing alert was canceled. Her mother, Megan Bernhardt, said Natalie left home while anxious about school evaluations and might not recognize danger. Police surveillance showed her exiting a DART train at SMU/Mockingbird Station.

Spain train crash that killed 68 sparks protests, calls for PM Sanchez to quit

About 1,500 protesters gathered at Spain’s transport ministry, demanding Sánchez and Transport Minister Óscar Puente resign after a Toledo crash killed 68; clashes with riot police prompted tear gas. Puente cited an “inexplicable” order to restart a train despite a red signal. Spain’s second major rail disaster this year intensifies pressure before November’s election.

Baththa OTT release: All you need to know about Vijay Sethupathi’s Tamil action-comedy on Netflix

Vijay Sethupathi’s *Baththa* is streaming on Netflix in five Indian languages, with English subtitles, following its October 1, 2026 theatrical release. Set in 1986 Madras, the film follows gangster Baththavachalam, whose life shifts when schoolboy Sabari accidentally traps him in a restroom, forcing him to confront family tensions and buried emotions. Balaji Tharaneetharan directs.

Karwa Chauth 2026 Tarot Horoscope: What the cards reveal about love for all 12 zodiac signs

Karwa Chauth 2026 falls October 29, with tarot reader Kishori Sud’s horoscope highlighting love and commitment for all 12 zodiac signs. The Empress represents nurturing lunar energy, while the cards point to challenges like anxiety and confusion, but also passion, progress and renewed connection. These readings offer reflection, not proven predictions, and stress communication and mutual respect.

Benz car accident: HC directs police not to arrest judge, deceased’s family disappointed

The Kerala High Court barred police from arresting an Additional District and Sessions Judge in a fatal crash involving his 17-year-old son, directing him to cooperate with the investigation. Police named the judge as an accused after his son’s Mercedes struck scooterist Jayabalakrishnan in Cheranalloor and invoked culpable-homicide provisions. The victim’s family expressed disappointment but vowed to pursue legal options.

SC rejects actor's plea seeking recognition of relationship with Rajesh Khanna as marriage

India’s Supreme Court Thursday rejected Anita Advani’s challenge to dismissal of her bid to have her alleged relationship with Rajesh Khanna recognized as marriage, calling it “luxury litigation” and finding no grounds to hear her plea. Advani said she sought dignity; lower courts had rejected her claims, ruling the relationship did not qualify as marriage.

Progress made but more to do: Top UNDP India official on global biodiversity targets

UN biodiversity talks at COP17 in Yerevan are assessing progress toward 2030 targets, with India stressing coordinated action and financing ahead of COP31. UNDP’s Ruchi Pant says India’s biodiversity plan and seventh national report expose gaps, including a $6.5-billion funding shortfall. She urges private investment, landscape-wide conservation, community leadership and international partnerships to protect nature.

‘War is a human catastrophe’: Gary Swing, Green Party candidate from Arizona, wants to abolish nukes

Gary Swing, Arizona Green Party congressional candidate, calls for ending US militarism, cutting military spending 90%, closing overseas bases and ending military aid, including to Israel. His platform also includes proportional representation, parliamentary government, Medicare for All, universal basic income, renewable energy and abolishing ICE. A pacifist, he won the Green primary in July 2026.

After IPO, Zetwerk CEO reveals father’s doubts over his return to India from US

Zetwerk aims to modernise manufacturing by connecting India’s fragmented suppliers through its “Universal Factory” model, making orders predictable for sectors including defence, energy, space and AI. It works with 7,000 suppliers and reported a ₹12,370-crore order book. Co-founder Amrit Acharya, who returned from the US at 29, took Zetwerk public with once-sceptical father beside him.

Anthropic warns Trump administration could target company employees' visas amid AI policy dispute

Anthropic warned in an SEC filing that its advocacy for AI safety and regulation could expose employees to targeted visa actions under the Trump administration, though it disclosed no action has begun. The warning comes amid tighter H-1B rules and a dispute over military AI use in court, as the company prepares for an IPO.

Cyclone Arnab: Andhra CM orders fast-track relief, power restoration, early compensation

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu ordered officials to accelerate Cyclone Arnab relief, restore electricity, clear roads and provide compensation, with work continuing until normalcy returns. Officials will submit a damage report Thursday and speed assessments. Cyclone damaged crops and coconut trees, while El Nino hindered sowing in Rayalaseema, requiring support for affected farmers.

NASA mixed fungal pigment into plant-based plastic for an ISS test

Fungal melanin-infused PLA lost 89% less mass than plain PLA in a six-month International Space Station test, suggesting a promising material for spacecraft and future Moon and Mars missions. It showed fewer wrinkles and helped shield plastic from radiation, though durability across temperature cycles and production at scale remain unproven. PLA is a biodegradable polymer.

Aaron Friedman spent nearly 20 years building eight miniature houses for his granddaughters

The Aaron and Sarah Friedman Miniature Gallery, now part of the History Museum of Mobile’s permanent exhibitions, preserves eight houses that turned a man’s retirement hobby into a family legacy. Aaron Friedman began building a dollhouse for his granddaughter in the late 1970s, spending nearly two decades recreating homes with help from his wife, Sarah.

Karnataka SIR: Congress minister defends deletions, says exercise legitimate unlike other states

Minister Satish Jarkiholi defended Karnataka’s SIR, saying 9.93 million deletions were justified and the exercise should be replicated elsewhere, as B K Hariprasad questioned voters marked absent. The final roll lists 45.5 million voters, down from 55.4 million; 1.9 million were classified absent and 6.54 million shifted. The revision sparked protests over alleged manipulation.

No ‘paani’ or ‘abba’ in Bengali textbooks: Govt panel plans syllabus revamp from 2027

পশ্চিমবঙ্গের সরকারি স্কুলের বাংলা বইয়ে ‘পানি’, ‘আব্বা’ ও ‘আম্মি’র বদলে ‘জল’, ‘বাবা’ ও ‘মা’ ব্যবহারের সিদ্ধান্ত নিয়েছে রাজ্য-নিযুক্ত কমিটি; নতুন বই ২০২৭ সালের জানুয়ারিতে প্রকাশের লক্ষ্য। ইতিহাসে শ্যামাপ্রসাদ মুখোপাধ্যায়ের জীবন এবং সিনৌলি-রাখিগড়ির প্রত্নতাত্ত্বিক তথ্য যুক্ত হবে, আর মুঘল ইতিহাস ও মার্ক্সবাদ-সংক্রান্ত অংশ ছাঁটা হবে। রবীন্দ্রনাথের ‘আফ্রিকা’, সিরাজউদ্দৌলা-নাটক, সিঙ্গুর ও কন্যাশ্রী অধ্যায় বাদ পড়ছে; সময়স্বল্পতায় পরিবর্তন সীমিত রাখা হয়েছে।