The Antikythera mechanism has been described as the world’s first analogue computer since it was found in a shipwreck off the coast of Greece in 1901, but until now, we have not known precisely how it was configured inside. The Anticythera mechanism – a corroded chalcographical artefact discovered at a Roman shipwreck in 1901, has…
Gold prices traded lower in futures markets on Friday, tracking weak global cues and softer spot demand.Data from the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) showed that the June contract fell by Rs 1,363, or 0.89%, to Rs 1,52,071 per 10 grams, with a business turnover of 2,219 lots. Analysts attributed the decline to subdued global trends….
Scientists have found a new species of mahogany in Zanzibar. This represents a significant finding for those working on rare forests in East Africa. But there is an ominous warning that only 30 adult trees of this new mahogany species exist in the wild. This means that the newly found plant has been critically endangered…
A bitter legal battle has erupted within the Kapur family following the death of businessman Sunjay Kapur, with his mother Rani Kapur and daughter-in-law Priya Sachdev locked in a dispute over the RK Family Trust. In a recent interaction, Rani Kapur opened up about the ongoing feud, alleging wrongdoing and vowing to fight the case…
11 mistakes you should avoid while ordering a pizza (Image source: Canva) It seems like ordering a pizza is one of the easiest things to do. You open an app or call your favourite place, choose a few toppings, and then wait for it to arrive. But in reality, the little things you choose when…
NEW DELHI: Kargil war hero and Army veteran Col Sonam Wangchuk (retd), who received a Maha Vir Chakra for his gallantry in the 1999 war, passed away on Friday.Hailing him as a “proud son of Ladakh” for his heroics during Operation Vijay, defence minister Rajnath Singh posted on X: “A proud son of Ladakh, he…
Missouri senator Eric Schmitt said OPT students are working in restaurants, janitorial service companies. Senator Eric Schmitt, who has been speaking against the Optional Practical Training program that foreign students get at the end of their course, revealed some astounding facts only from his state Missouri as he once again demanded that this practice to…
The Income Tax Department disposed of 2.22 lakh appeals in the last financial year, marking a 29% increase over the previous fiscal as part of efforts to reduce disputes and improve taxpayer services, PTI reported.CBDT chairman Ravi Agrawal, in a letter to officials, said actions in the current fiscal (2026-27) should be “guided” by data,…
Ranveer Singh, who is currently riding high on the success of his film Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge, made a quiet visit to Nagpur on Friday, where he met Mohan Bhagwat at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters. Ranveer later visited the Dr. Hedgewar Smruti Mandir in Reshimbagh, where he paid tributes to RSS founder…
Tired of stubborn household smells? Forget chemical sprays! Homeowners are rediscovering a simple kitchen staple: white vinegar. Leaving a bowl out overnight neutralizes odors by chemically attacking alkaline scent particles. The smell phenomenon is one that we are all too familiar with. Having returned from an unusually late dinner or entered the living room, where…