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Viral video showing gutka-stains in dustbin (Images/Instagram@devotedindian) NEW DELHI: A video showing a gutka-stained dustbin inside a DIY store in Kanpur has gone viral on social media, triggering a wider debate on civic sense and public hygiene in the city.The video, posted last Tuesday, shows a man visiting a store and expressing interest in purchasing…
A remarkable find in an active underground stream has recently been made deep beneath the rolling hills of the Edwards Plateau. During a snorkelling excursion through the low ceilings and dark passages of Bender’s Cave in Comal County, Texas, researchers discovered an enormous ‘lag assemblage’ of Pleistocene megafauna. It is also uniquely important, as it…
Although most people tend to throw used aluminium foil in the trash can right after cooking, there are several ways in which gardeners can find practical uses for clean, reusable foil pieces in their gardening projects. Although aluminium foil will never be able to serve as a fertiliser to make plants grow faster, there are…
This coming week, a unit of the European Delegation will march down Kartavya Path for the first time in history. The sharp January air will frame a historic picture: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President Antonio Costa standing beside India’s leaders as Chief Guests. Their presence will be more than a…
Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja has been very strong in protecting the ownership of his compositions, and this has led to many legal battles over the unauthorised use of his songs. The veteran composer has never accepted that his compositions may be used without his prior consent, irrespective of the venture. The composer, Ilaiyaraaja, who has been…
Tim Payne becomes viral World Cup sensation after Argentine influencer campaign boosts global social media fame/ Image: Instagram New Zealand defender Tim Payne has unexpectedly become one of the most talked-about footballers on social media ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an Argentine content creator launched a viral campaign to turn him into…
Ever look at a confusing image and your brain instantly latches onto one specific shape before you even realise what you’re looking at? That split-second instinct isn’t random, it’s a quick peek into how your mind naturally operates under the surface.This viral optical illusion, shared on social media by content creator Dasha Takisho, plays on…
RSSB recruitment 2026 sees over 2.7 lakh applications across major drives The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) is receiving an overwhelming response to its ongoing recruitment drives, with more than 2.7 lakh applications received in the five major recruitment drives so far today i.e., January 27, 2026. The various recruitment drives, ranging from clerical to…
Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma INDORE: India’s maiden ODI home series defeat to New Zealand here at the Holkar Stadium saw Virat Kohli, who smashed 124 off 108 balls in the last match, come out with flying colours. However, two other ageing modern-day greats are firmly under the scanner. Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma had…
Researchers detected the building blocks of DNA in samples collected from asteroid Ryugu/ (Image credit: JAXA, University of Tokyo) A detailed analysis of samples returned from the asteroid Ryugu has revealed the presence of all five canonical “letters” of DNA and RNA, a finding scientists say strengthens the case that the basic ingredients for life…
