What really destroyed the Indus Valley? It wasn’t war, but a slow death by drought | World News

The Indus Valley Civilisation probably didn’t disappear all at once. New research points to a long stretch of repeated droughts that may have slowly weakened one of the world’s earliest urban societies. Cities such as Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, once built around reliable rivers, appear to have struggled as water became harder to find. As conditions…

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In 1856, William Henry Perkin was cleaning a failed experiment and noticed a strange stain, which unexpectedly helped launch the synthetic dye industry |

The chemist’s discovery helped transform the modern textiles industry forever. Image credit – Wikimedia William Henry Perkin, a London-based chemistry student, was conducting experiments in his home laboratory. He was attempting to prepare a drug, quinine, that is used to treat malaria. One particular experiment did not work out as intended. The failure resulted in…

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DDA postpones Stage II and III exams for 1732 JSA, Steno and Jr. Translator posts; check official notice here

DDA Recruitment 2025 Stage II written exam postponed for 1732 posts The Delhi Development Authority has postponed the Stage II and Stage III exams for certain posts in its ongoing recruitment process. The news of the postponement came through an official notice issued by the Recruitment Cell under Advertisement No. 09/2025/Rectt. Cell/Pers./DDA.The Skill Test, Typing…

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7 key factors that define a ‘posh’ locality in the real estate market

When it comes to a posh area, high property values and regular appreciation rates are among the most notable characteristics. In such areas, there is always a stable demand because of the high-end characteristics of these places, providing excellent opportunities for investment and generating profits. Prestigious areas include various aspects such as good location, quality…

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Dubai Airports update March 6: Emirates restart operations slowly amid regional airspace disruptions; what travellers should know |

As per current updates (March 6), Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum (DWC) have resumed flight operations on a limited basis. Though several major flights remain suspended as regional tensions continue to affect air travel across the Middle East. Passengers are advised only to travel if they have a confirmed ticket…

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Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for Budget 2026 week? Check list of top stock recommendations

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for the Budget week week are Hindustan Unilever, and Ashok Leyland. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the Budget 2026 trading week starting January 27, 2026:Nifty View:From its…

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Danish Pandor hails Ranveer Singh, calls him the ultimate ‘Dhurandhar’ co-star; ‘Makes people feel important’ |

Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ tackles Hindi cinema’s budget and moral debates through gritty realism. Danish Pandor praises Ranveer Singh’s warmth from day one: “We’ll kill it.” Their trust-fueled chemistry shines in adrenaline scenes. Star cast: Ranveer as Hamza, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar arrives at a time when…

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