Image credit: Reut VilfImage source: Tel Aviv University In the current world, it is highly unlikely to come across intact wood that is thousands of years old and yet untouched. During an archaeological excavation in the area known as the Givati Parking Lot in the City of David, a team of researchers recently uncovered charred…
Yash and Geetu Mohandas’ ‘Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups’ has drawn mixed reviews since its release, with its intimate sequences featuring Yash and Kiara Advani emerging as a particular point of debate. Amid the criticism, actress Swastika Mukherjee has stepped in to defend Kiara, addressing the online discourse in a recent interview with NDTV. Swastika…
For decades, Pickerel Lake in Minnesota struggled with poor water quality, heavy algal growth and extremely low aquatic plant cover. The shallow lake had become dominated by common carp, a bottom-feeding fish that can disturb lake sediments and alter the movement of nutrients through an aquatic ecosystem.But after the invasive fish were removed in 2009,…
One of the simplest habits happy couples share is finding something good to say before the day ends. It could be thanking their partner for making dinner, appreciating something they did earlier or simply saying, “I am glad I have you.” The words do not have to be poetic. They just need to be genuine….
Rings, bracelets, and other jewellery pieces often have intricate designs, stones, or engravings where dirt, oils, and soap residue collect over time, dulling their shine. A soft-bristled toothbrush can reach into these tiny grooves without applying excessive pressure that might loosen stones or damage delicate settings. A gentle scrub with mild soapy water followed by…
The week opens on a slightly uneven note, Aries. The early days may feel like walking with a pebble in your shoe—nothing disastrous, but enough to make you irritable if you don’t slow down. Expenses can rise without much warning, and one or two outcomes may not match your expectations. Don’t let that bruise your…
Bengaluru FC’s Ryan Williams during a training session. (Instagram) Ryan Williams arrived in India as an Australian footballer looking for a new challenge. Three years later, the Bengaluru FC winger has become one of the Indian national team’s most vocal advocates, embracing both the club and the country as home.The 32-year-old has experienced near misses…
Chesapeake Bay (Image Credit: iStock) A piece of Chesapeake Bay marshland that once formed part of an aviation pioneer’s private hunting preserve has become an important refuge for wildlife. What began as a donation of thousands of acres more than seven decades ago now protects tidal marshes, creeks, coves and wooded ridges used by migratory…
Harry Kane after winning Germany’s Footballer of the Year award (X – @HKane) Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has become the first English player to win Germany’s Footballer of the Year award, adding another major honour to his impressive spell in Germany. Kane was presented with the prestigious award at the Allianz Arena…
why experts are warning against feeding wild birds during the H5N1 outbreak Feeding birds in your backyard may seem like a harmless way to connect with nature. But amid Australia’s growing H5 bird flu outbreak, experts are raising concerns that bird feeders could unintentionally create places where the virus spreads more easily among wildlife. According…
Credit: Arkæologi Vestjylland Danish archaeologists have unearthed rare textile remains from a Viking woman’s grave near Varde, in the heart of Western Jutland. During excavations at the Skonager site (ARV 661), a team of archaeologists discovered a Viking Age burial in which fragments of clothing survived against all odds. This discovery gives a rare glimpse…
Resorts outperform city hotels as India’s hospitality sector navigates travel disruptions (representative image) India’s hotel industry is expected to see stronger growth in the second half of FY27, supported by robust domestic leisure demand and a steady recovery in corporate and international travel, according to a PhillipCapital sector report.The hospitality sector remained resilient in the…
