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Ants may be small, but they are quite rugged, especially in the face of extreme stressful situations like nuclear radiation. While human beings are known to be adversely affected by illness and health hazards caused by doses of radiation, ants seem to be rather less bothered. Studies have shown us that there are biological mechanisms…
IGNOU’s Mega Placement Drive promises career take-off for students and alumni Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), often described as the people’s university, is set to host a Mega Placement Drive on January 27, offering a timely career launchpad for its students and alumni. With opportunities spanning aviation, hospitality and business development, the drive reflects…
Border 2 is performing exceptionally well at the box office. The film has collected over Rs 128 crore in just four days. It saw a massive jump on Sunday, mirroring the success of Gadar 2. The movie is expected to benefit further from the Republic Day holiday. Audiences are showing immense enthusiasm for the film….
On December 13,1946 Jawaharlal Nehru enunciated the defining vision of what the soon-to-be sovereign country should look like: there was no place for a free India except as a republic. In the next three years, the Indian Constitution was framed, believed to be world’s longest that details out the political, legal and social structures of India….
Have you ever felt that each time you reveal your plans or share your achievements with certain people, you only attract negativity? Well, that is because of the evil eye, which may feel like an unexplained thing, but according to ancient beliefs, the evil eye is real, and it can lead to sudden losses, failures,…
By Narayani Ganesh Borders, visas and passports are necessary evils in a world rife with violence, terrorism and territorial greed. Why do we hire security agencies to guard our homes and workplaces? For safety. Why do we need to draw borders to make a distinction between one country and the next? In order to protect…
Studies have reaffirmed a centuries-old theory, argued by many historians over time: there was, in fact, a Viking presence in America in the year 1021 AD. Scientific researchers, analysing historical reports from tree fossils at an archaeological site in Canada’s Newfoundland, have revealed that the Vikings arrived in the New World in a specific year:…
As we turn 76 as a constitutional Republic, we should underline a lesserknown and unique facet of the Gita and the Bible of our governance. Most constitutions begin with black letter law; ours begins with art. If the aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance, the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s turban, or saafa, once again became a quiet yet striking focus point during the grand Republic Day celebrations on Monday. This year, the Prime Minister chose a red Rajasthani-style pagdi, highlighted with golden-yellow streaks, adding a note of cultural elegance to the solemn national ritual.Over the years, the tradition…
Abhishek Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma produced a breathtaking 14-ball fifty while skipper Suryakumar Yadav continued his sublime touch with another attacking half-century as India waltzed through the chase in just 10 overs to seal an eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the third T20I, clinching the five-match series 3-0 in Guwahati on…
