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A sacred drum that once served as a powerful communication tool for communities in Ivory Coast has returned home more than a century after it was seized during French colonial rule. Known as the Djidji Ayokwe, the massive wooden instrument was taken by French authorities in 1916 and later transported to France, where it remained…
Gold and silver began Wednesday’s session with strong gains on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India as intensifying US-Israeli air strikes on Iran and mounting geopolitical tensions spurred increased buying in safe-haven assets. April 2026 gold futures on the MCX climbed by more than Rs 2,157, or 1.33%, to trade at Rs 1,63,265 per 10…
MUMBAI: Business news channel ET NOW will kick off its week-long coverage of World Economic Forum‘s annual meeting in Davos while keeping a close eye on the budget with ‘Budget Yatra’.‘Davos Diaries’ will feature interviews with global CEOs, policymakers, investors and thought leaders and capture the ideas shaping the global economic agenda.At home, for the…
US stocks moved lower as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s decision to increase global tariffs, though market swings remained far milder than the sharp volatility witnessed during last year’s tariff-driven sell-off.The S&P 500 declined 0.7%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 618 points, or 1.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.7% in morning…
ADDS CAUSE OF BLACK SMOKE IN THE BACKGROUND.- A plume of smoke caused by an Iranian strike is seen in the background an an Emirates plane is parked at the Dubai International Airport after its closure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) A British holidaymaker has been arrested in…
Sanjay Dutt inks twins Shahraan & Iqra’s names in bold tattoos on his hand. Artist clips go viral showing the process, details, and smiles. Meaningful addition to his collection; twins with Manyata stay private. Last in ‘Dhurandhar’; sequel eyes March 2026 clash with Yash’s ‘Toxic’. Sanjay Dutt has recently expanded his tattoo collection with two…
The hidden chemical process that saved 570-million-year-old soft animals in sandstone (Image source: NASA) For more than a century, the Ediacara Biota has quietly confused scientists. These fossils, dating back around 570 million years, capture soft, squishy organisms preserved in sandstone, which is something that really shouldn’t happen. Sandstone usually destroys delicate tissues fast, the…
The family of Renee Nicole Good, the Minneapolis woman shot dead by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent earlier this month, has issued a public statement after being forced to confront false online claims that she had a criminal history.37-year-old Good was killed on January 7 after an ICE agent opened fire in ‘self-defence’…
Former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt and his wife, Wendy Schmidt, have committed private funding to four ambitious telescope projects that together could reshape modern astronomy. Announced this week, the initiative spans three ground-based observatories and one space telescope, Lazuli, designed to deliver Hubble-like observations using newer technology. The projects will be coordinated by Schmidt…
Scorpios are in for a hectic day, burdened by increasing responsibilities but finding a gentle refuge in the camaraderie of their siblings. The stability offered by partners is a welcomed anchor, while making decisive strides in their careers calls for unwavering bravery and resilience. Success in finances hinges on diligent work and a cautious approach…
