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The Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies hosted a three-day National Conference to celebrate the legacy of Mahapandit Rahul Sankrityayan, a renowned scholar and polymath who made significant contributions to Buddhism, Hindi literature, and cross-cultural exchanges. The conference featured discussions on Sankrityayan's life and work, the global spread of Buddhism, and the importance of preserving scholarly works in the digital age.

Lakme Fashion Week 2025 witnessed a collaboration between R|Elan fabric 2.0 and Namrata Joshipura, showcasing an electrifying athleisure collection with Bollywood celebrities Malaika Arora and Kubra Sait as showstoppers. Additionally, Karisma Kapoor stole the show as the showstopper for Satya Paul, captivating the audience with her elegance in a monochrome belted sari.

The sale of 18 plots of land in Haberfield, Sydney, generated over $44 million, marking the end of a two-decade saga for the valuable real estate. The auction attracted significant interest, with new owners subject to strict building requirements to preserve the suburb's heritage and address potential flooding concerns.

A major cybersecurity breach at a third-party supplier exposed the personal data of thousands of Nine newspaper subscribers, including their names, postal addresses, and email addresses. While payment details and passwords were not compromised, the incident highlights the vulnerability of personal information online and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.

The Northern Territory Parliament has been busy over the past two weeks, passing several controversial bills including the Territory Coordinator Bill and legislation repealing third-party merits reviews. The government also proposed the reinstatement of mandatory sentences for repeat breaches of domestic violence orders and scrapped the NT's renewable energy target.