In Torzhok, Russia, 409 Imperial gold coins were found under a house, revealing a mystery over 100 years old about wealth and survival. The treasure came to light during rescue excavations by the Institute of Archaeology of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Hidden in a ‘kandyushka,’ which is a traditional glazed ceramic pot, it lay…
The OPEC member is offering reductions of up to $33.40 per barrel on its benchmark Basrah Medium grade. (AI image) With oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz still disrupted, Iraq is now offering deep discounts to buyers for picking crude from the country. Iraq has rolled out steep price cuts for buyers with term…
Karan Johar opened up about his Met Gala 2026 debut in a video shared by Diet Sabya, saying the event means far more to him than a red carpet appearance. The filmmaker and producer said attending the fashion world’s biggest night had long been on his “bucket list.” He also spoke about the year’s theme,…
Snakes are slithering creatures with a fearsome reputation that sends chills down the spine when someone accidentally encounters one spinning out its forked tongue. It only gets worse when these sneaky survivours sometimes slip into our homes seeking warmth, food, or shelter. With over 20 venomous species like rattlesnakes and copperheads, along with harmless ones…
Motorists in the capital who have been putting off clearing their pending traffic challans now have a limited window to settle them with ease. A National Lok Adalat will be held across Delhi on May 9, 2026, offering vehicle owners a chance to close old challans through a quicker process, often at reduced penalties. The…
In the rugged mountain communities of western North Carolina, the long shadow of Hurricane Helene still lingers. Months after the storm unleashed devastating floods and landslides, destroying homes, cutting off roads and isolating entire towns, recovery remains a slow and demanding process. Amid this ongoing struggle, groups of Amish volunteers from Pennsylvania have quietly stepped…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes a resurgent Rohit Sharma could dramatically alter the playoff race in IPL 2026, warning that Mumbai Indians now have the firepower to derail multiple teams’ qualification hopes.Rohit marked his return from injury in emphatic fashion, smashing 84 off 44 balls to…
Gold of 99.9% purity moved lower, declining by Rs 2,000, or 1.3%, to Rs 1,52,800 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), compared to its previous close of Rs 1,54,800 per 10 grams, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Market participants noted that gold came under pressure in a relatively thin trading environment, as…
Art Fry built the foundation for Post-it notes from Spenser Silver’s glue. Image credit – Wikimedia When scientist Spencer Silver was working on making a strong adhesive in 1968, his creation turned out to be quite different. His glue adhered only weakly, meaning that it did not form a permanent connection. For any laboratory work,…
Wholesome changes are needed at the Mumbai Indians after yet another underwhelming IPL season. It’s high time the management makes the tough calls on players whose personal interests and ambition do not contribute to the team’s cause. The next mega auction is an opportunity for the franchise to fix the mistakes made at the auction…
Some children speak in full sentences early. Others stay quiet for a long time, watching, absorbing, storing away the world before they ever try to name it. Intelligence in children does not always arrive with big words or perfect grades. Often, it shows up in the small, easily missed details: the questions they ask, the…
The report points out that India has consistently demonstrated notable strength during periods of global volatility. (AI image) Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, a recent report by Moody’s Ratings says that recent global shocks have shown India’s resilience among emerging economies to withstand pressures. The report credits the resilience to timely policy measures and…
