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A groundbreaking study by the Kimberlite Research Group at the University of Cape Town has pinpointed where the world’s most precious diamonds originate. Standard diamonds form within Earth’s lithospheric plates. However, ‘CLIPPIR’ gems – those similar to Cullinan diamonds in size and purity – emerge from much greater depths. As noted in China.org, Associate Professor…
Shafali Verma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India continued their dominant run in the women’s T20I series against Sri Lanka with another authoritative win on Tuesday. Chasing a small target, India cruised to a seven-wicket victory in the second match, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. The star of the night was Shafali Verma,…
The clause allows relief in extraordinary circumstances beyond human control, such as war, and frees parties from contractual liability NEW DELHI: The West Asia conflict should be treated as a “war” to invoke the ‘force majeure’ clause in public contracts where obligations have been impacted by disruptions, the finance ministry has said.It has allowed govt…
The upcoming film Police Complaint is at the centre of a controversy ahead of its release. During the film’s pre-release event in Hyderabad, director Sanjeev Megoti accused actor Varalaxmi Sarathkumar of being uncooperative with the crew during the movie’s promotional campaign. According to the director, despite several attempts, the actress was unavailable to promote the…
Surviving cancer is a battle. You fight, you heal, you rebuild your life around routines. That’s what a 70-year-old woman from Alwar, Rajasthan had done. Seven years ago, she faced breast cancer head-on, mastectomy, chemo, radiation. She stayed on top of her appointments, followed every instruction, and gradually got back to a life that felt…
For nearly a century, thousands of strange holes carved into a barren Peruvian hillside puzzled archaeologists, historians, and even conspiracy theorists. Stretching across the dry slopes of the Pisco Valley in southern Peru, the massive formation contains more than 5,000 carefully arranged pits that can only truly be appreciated from the air. Some believed they…
A woman who worked tirelessly to support her family, even through pregnancies, was asked to quit her job to care for her husband’s sick mother. When she proposed alternatives, she faced emotional manipulation and was ultimately served a legal notice, leading to divorce. The story highlights how unequal respect, not a lack of love, can…
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, ITALY – JANUARY 31: The Olympic rings (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) The 2026 Winter Olympics, officially known as Milano Cortina 2026, are set to begin in Northern Italy, bringing the global spotlight back to winter sport. The Games will run from Friday, February 6 to Sunday, February 22, with athletes from across…
BENGALURU: Criticising the Lokayukta police for delaying the submission of its final report in the Muda scam case, a special court for elected representatives in the city on Monday directed the agency to file its report by Dec 23 on a protest petition challenging the clean chit given to chief minister Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvati,…
(Representative image PC-Canva) GATE admit card 2026: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 is scheduled to take place on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The exam will be held in two shifts each day at several test centers across India. Candidates are now eagerly waiting for their admit cards, which are…
