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A discovery at an unfinished Pompeii construction site reveals Roman concrete’s resilience wasn’t a lost secret but a result of hot mixing. Image Credits: An unfinished Pompeian construction site reveals ancient Roman building technology Fig 1 The resilience of Roman concrete has been considered one of those miracles lost from history for decades. Whereas most…
Indian Army begins TES-56 recruitment for Lieutenant posts through 10+2 technical entry route Indian Army TES-56 Recruitment 2026: The Indian Army has released the notification for the Technical Entry Scheme (TES)-56 course scheduled to commence from January 2027. The recruitment drive offers entry to eligible candidates seeking permanent commission in the Army as officers through…
Veteran actress Bhagyashree got nostalgic as she revisited memories of Maine Pyar Kiya, her bond with Salman Khan and the film’s unbelievable craze. From revealing why she initially rejected the film to recalling sacks full of fan letters arriving at her home, Bhagyashree opened up about several untold moments from the cult classic.During a recent…
African proverb of the day (AI-generated image) People have always been drawn to beautiful things. Expensive things too. A polished car. A giant house. Designer clothes. Even funerals, strangely enough, are sometimes turned into displays of wealth and status. In many parts of the world, families spend enormous amounts on elaborate ceremonies, decorated graves, and…
For every 70 people losing sight to corneal blindness, only one donor tissue is available worldwide. And in India, where around 1 lakh new corneal transplants are needed annually, only 30,000 can be provided. Currently, corneal transplants rely entirely on donated corneas from cadavers, but demand far outstrips supply. Researchers hope to bridge that gap…
On hot summer afternoons in the Swiss capital of Bern, an unusual scene unfolds along the turquoise waters of the Aare River. Office workers, students and locals gather by the riverbanks carrying waterproof dry bags instead of briefcases before slipping into the fast-moving current and floating downstream past bridges, historic buildings and riverside parks. Viral…
Tamil Nadu’s announcement of 200 free units every two months for 1.46 crore households, at an additional cost of ₹1,730 crore annually, arrives at a strange moment in global energy politics. No, not because such welfare schemes are new to Indian politics. In fact, subsidised electricity has existed for decades across states, especially for agriculture…
A 27-year-old man from India has died after being attacked by a black bear at a uranium exploration site in Saskatchewan, Canada.This was counted as an extremely rare fatal incident in the province according to CBC News.The attack happened on Friday evening near Nordbye Lake, where the man had been working on a contract assignment…
NEW DELHI: Another India-bound LPG tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday evening, taking the total number to 12 while one more was crossing the conflict-hit strait, officials said.The ship that has crossed the Strait has been identified as Symi, a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel, carrying LPG. This is the 11th LPG tanker to transit…
Virat Kohli returned to form with his ninth IPL century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in their IPL 2026 match in Raipur on Wednesday. Chasing 193, RCB reached the target with five balls remaining, powered by Kohli’s unbeaten 105 off 60 balls.Coming into the match after two successive ducks,…
