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22-year-old solves 520 Rubik's Cubes while running marathon; breaks record

22-year-old George Scholey from Northampton described it as "special" to potentially break the world record by solving approximately 520 Rubik's Cubes during the London Marathon. The previous record stood at 420. Scholey has sent the details of his achievement to Guinness World Records for official verification. He completed this feat while raising money for St John Ambulance, coinciding with the Rubik's Cube's 50th anniversary.

Sports

India-Pakistan bilateral series Down Under? Cricket Australia voices interest

Cricket Australia, on March 27, shared the idea of hosting a bilateral series between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. As per CA's recently-announced international schedule, both India and Pakistan will visit Down Under for their respective series against hosts Australia in November this year. Notably, the two Asian rivals haven't competed in bilateral assignments in over a decade due to political issues.

Politics

Delhi court denies Kejriwal's request for video consultations with doctor

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Monday rejected Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking daily 15-minute consultations with his personal physician in presence of his wife Sunita Kejriwal. Kejriwal—who was arrested last month in the liquor policy case—is a Type 2 diabetes patient. Last week, the Aam Aadmi Party alleged that he "was not being given insulin despite repeated requests." The court has directed to form a panel of specialist doctors to evaluate if the AAP leader requires regular insulin injections.

Technology

Europe warming at nearly double the global average, says study

The latest European State of the Climate (ESOTC) report for 2023, reveals that Europe is facing a severe climate crisis, warming at nearly double the global average. The study, conducted jointly by the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) and the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization, shows that Europe's temperatures have risen 2.3 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. This increase is significantly higher than the global rise of 1.3 degrees Celsius, marking 2023 as Europe's second-warmest year on record.

Entertainment

Amitabh Bachchan buys 20-acre Alibaug property for ₹10 crore: Report

Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, set to appear in the upcoming film Kalki 2898 AD, has expanded his real estate portfolio with a new acquisition. The Hindustan Times reported that the 81-year-old actor purchased a 20-acre plot in Alibaug, a coastal town in Maharashtra for ₹10 crore. The property was bought from The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) and is part of the larger A Alibaug project.

Business

Apple India stores mark successful first year with strong sales

Apple's premier stores in India, Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in New Delhi, have reported robust sales during their inaugural year. According to The Economic Times, each store generated ₹190-210 crore in the last fiscal year. They consistently clocked monthly average sales of ₹16-17 crore each since their launch, with the Mumbai store registering slightly higher revenue due to its larger size. These figures place the Indian outlets among Apple's highest-grossing retail stores worldwide.

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22-year-old solves 520 Rubik's Cubes while running marathon; breaks record

22-year-old George Scholey from Northampton described it as "special" to potentially break the world record by solving approximately 520 Rubik's Cubes during the London Marathon. The previous record stood at 420. Scholey has sent the details of his achievement to Guinness World Records for official verification. He completed this feat while raising money for St John Ambulance, coinciding with the Rubik's Cube's 50th anniversary.