For years, thousands of clay tablets sat in museum drawers and digital archives with parts of their stories missing. Some were cracked beyond recognition, while others had faded so badly that even experienced specialists struggled to make out the marks pressed into the clay more than 3,000 years ago. In the world of Ancient Near…
It’s a fact that India’s luxury real estate story is no longer limited to big cities. There’s a new wave where buyers with old wealth are choosing second homes close to the sea and entrepreneurs are turning toward beach towns for exclusivity, wellness and tourism income. From Konkan to Kerala, there are myriad coastal destinations…
Vijay continues to be one of the most discussed stars in South India. In any context—be it films, politics, or public appearances—he becomes a social media trendsetter. Followers watch every detail of his life, and it soon goes viral. Vijay has received many gifts over the years. Many of those gifts later became major talking…
Your next trip to the fuel station just got more expensive!Fuel prices across the nation saw another revision, now becoming costlier by Rs 7.5 per litre since the Middle East crisis began. Early Monday, petrol prices were hiked by Rs 2.61 per litre, while diesel prices were increased by Rs 2.71, marking the fourth increase…
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift sparked another online storm after their courtside appearance during the Eastern Conference Finals went viral. Fans reacted strongly to Kelce chugging beer and celebrating wildly during the game, with some calling his behavior “immature” and “embarrassing.” Others defended the Kansas City Chiefs star for simply enjoying himself. Swift was also…
In a hark back to the days of the singing star Kishore Kumar, Vedang Raina is heard and seen singing in Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ and that too under the stewardship of A R Rahman. Speaking about the same in an exclusive interaction with us, Vedang says, “I guess I am blessed.”“In Main Vaapas…
NEW DELHI: National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data for 2024 reveals that only 18 cases were registered under the Negotiable Instruments Act nationwide, all pertaining to cheque bounce, and spread across only two states, Jharkhand (10 cases) and Uttar Pradesh (8 cases). The low number of cases raises questions about the Act, as it is…
For thousands of years, our understanding of Neanderthals painted them as brute-force hunters, powerful, relentless, and single-mindedly carnivorous. They chased mammoths across frozen plains, brought down bison with coordinated effort, and were ranked by scientists alongside lions and hyenas at the very top of the prehistoric food chain. But a new study is adding a…
Veteran actress Hema Malini received the prestigious Padma Vibhushan on behalf of her late husband Dharmendra from President Droupadi Murmu. The honour, announced in January this year, was conferred posthumously on the legendary actor, who passed away in November last year, in recognition of his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema spanning over six decades. Hema…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal’s BJP government on Monday operationalised its “detect, delete and deport” policy, with Malda becoming the first district in the state to establish a holding centre for illegal foreign nationals.The facility has begun housing nine suspected Bangladeshi nationals, officials said.The holding centre, located at Chandan Park in English Bazar, was made operational…
