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An 18th-century Chinese porcelain vase, forgotten in a French family's attic, sold for €16.18 million at Sotheby’s Paris in 2018. The family brought it to the auction house in a shoebox, unaware of its value. Experts identified it as a rare imperial vase made for the Qianlong Emperor, and it sold for over 23 times its estimated value.

Ritu Negi, the celebrated captain of the kabaddi team, has been overlooked for a cash reward following the women's gold medal win at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. While her teammates received acknowledgments, her exclusion has raised serious concerns about recognition for athletes, especially after marriage. The Sports Minister has committed to reviewing this oversight and ensuring that Ritu's remarkable contributions are appropriately honored.

Dennis Quaid has lowered the price of his Los Angeles mansion from $5.2 million to $4.6 million. He relocated to Nashville with his wife, Laura Savoie, and considers it their primary residence. After buying the Brentwood Hills property for $3.9 million in 2017, Quaid undertook extensive renovations. He expressed dissatisfaction with Los Angeles due to rising taxes and local governance issues.

Renowned comedian Russell Peters is making headlines again as he lists his stunning Malibu estate for sale at $8.5 million. After acquiring the property in 2014 for $4.725 million, he has transformed it with substantial renovations. This luxurious home, boasting six bedrooms, offers breathtaking ocean views and an inviting pool, perfect for entertaining.

In this case, the parents of two daughters and a son owned several properties. The daughters got married and moved to their husbands' homes. On September 10, 2026, the Madras High Court dismissed the sisters' appeal for a share, allowing their brother to retain the land.

CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke has challenged the heavy police presence and restrictions ahead of a planned protest. He claims that the protest will proceed despite not receiving official permission. Dipke has raised concerns about public inconvenience caused by transport shutdowns related to the protest. He emphasized the constitutional right to protest at designated sites like Jantar Mantar.

The Railways has cancelled multiple Mail and Express trains ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party's planned protest. Trains arriving in Delhi between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10 are affected by these disruptions. The Mumbai Central-New Delhi Rajdhani Express and another service have been rescheduled by five hours due to anticipated traffic issues. Over 5,000 passengers from Western Railway and more than 1,200 from Central Railway were impacted.

Jeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio have unveiled an ambitious initiative worth $200 million aimed at conserving endangered species globally. Named the Phoenix Species Project, this endeavor seeks to benefit 100 vulnerable species, offering vital funding and expertise to conservation organizations. Notable species targeted for attention include the charismatic Golden-crowned sifaka and the rare Visayan warty pig, addressing urgent biodiversity threats stemming from human activities and climate change.

Arvind Kejriwal has called for a large-scale protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10. He accuses the BJP government and chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of systematic vote deletion. Despite police refusal for permission, the Cockroach Janata Party plans to proceed with their demonstration. Activists believe their constitutional right to protest should not require prior approval. Concerns regarding public inconvenience due to security measures have been raised by protest organizers.

Conservation organizations have launched a federal lawsuit against a proposed road paving initiative in Utah, citing risks to invaluable historic inscriptions and Native American rock art. Additionally, the project poses a threat to local wildlife, particularly the endangered Mexican spotted owl. The groups claim the US Bureau of Land Management bypassed essential evaluations, illuminating significant concerns surrounding environmental safeguarding and the preservation of cultural heritage.

The Supreme Court has flagged concerns over the closure of Metro stations before the anticipated CJP protest, warning that this could greatly inconvenience commuters. However, the court observed that it could not consider easing the restrictions unless the denial of permission was challenged.

At the Science: A New Golden Age Summit, the US government honored tech visionaries such as Jensen Huang and Lisa Su with the National Medal of Science. President Donald Trump awarded these distinguished medals, recognizing their exceptional impact on technology and innovation, showcasing the profound influence these leaders have on the fabric of American society and its economy.

Despite a steady decline in child marriages in Telangana, the practice continues. Poverty, social pressures and family circumstances continue to place girls at risk of being married early, with consequences for their education, health and independence. Abhinay Deshpande examines the persisting issue and its impact on young lives

Children in some parts of Bengaluru struggle with long and arduous commute to schools. Meanwhile, residents suffer as roads around the schools are choked during peak hours. Chetan B.C. looks at the scenario and examines possible solutions...