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An EU-backed project under the Western Balkans Investment Framework is working to remove 21 of the most dangerous wrecks Europe’s prolonged summer heatwave has driven water levels in the Danube River to unusually low levels, revealing dozens of German warships that were deliberately sunk by retreating Nazi forces during the Second World War.Near the Serbian…
IIT Kanpur has opened admissions for a six-month online certificate programme in Advanced Data Science and Machine Learning for Business Analytics. Starting October 3, 2026, the course targets graduates and working professionals, offering practical training in AI, machine learning, generative AI and business analytics to meet the rising demand for data-driven decision-making across industries (Photo/…
Mahesh Bhatt recalled how Zakhm, drawn from his own life, faced months of censorship battles under the NDA government. He was disturbed when Asha Parekh, then CBFC head, suggested clearance from Bal Thackeray or LK Advani. The film underperformed initially but later became a cult classic, with its themes remaining relevant today. Mahesh Bhatt has…
A decade of ownership changes a property in ways that are not always visible from the surface. Systems begin to wear, materials lose their original strength, and expectations around what a well kept home should offer continue to evolve. Once a property reaches this ten year point, it becomes important to pause and look closely…
A Zero FIR has been registered against Noida resident Ruchika Singh NEW DELHI: A Zero FIR has been registered against Noida resident Ruchika Singh for allegedly using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 23.The FIR was lodged at the Expressway police station in…
On the face of it, changing jerseys of a national sporting team is entirely unexceptionable. So, why the controversy about hockey team’s saffron jerseys, set to replace the iconic blue, worn since 1926? First, and rather intriguingly, Hockey India president said he had no idea about the switch. Huh? Second, several players told reporters there was no…
More than 120 fish species have migrated from the Red Sea into the Mediterranean Since the Suez Canal opened more than 150 years ago, more than 120 fish species have migrated from the Red Sea into the Mediterranean. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have now created a statistical model that predicts which species are likely…
President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Bill NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Bill amending the anti-paper leak law, days after Parliament passed the legislation to introduce stricter penalties for examination-related malpractices.In a Gazette notification issued on Friday, the ministry of law and justice said the President has given…
Amazon got $600 million back in Trump tariff refunds. Some shoppers will be reimbursed automatically, no claim needed. Amazon has collected roughly $600 million in tariff refunds, and some of that money is heading back to shoppers. Finance chief Brian Olsavsky put the number on record during Thursday’s second-quarter earnings call, ending months of silence…
Kejriwal accused the government of shifting its position on the issue NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday stepped up his attack on the Centre over the rollout of E20 fuel, demanding that consumers be allowed to choose between regular petrol and the ethanol-blended variant at fuel stations. He also…
