A revered stone, closely protected by the Baiga tribe in Dindori, has been revealed to be a rare coral fossil from the time of dinosaurs, dating back sixty-five million years BHOPAL: The Baigas guarded a stone for centuries because it felt sacred. Science has revealed why it was extraordinary – a 65-million-year-old secret preserved in…
For generations, women along Japan’s Ise-Shima coastline have entered the sea without scuba equipment or oxygen tanks to gather seafood from the seabed. Known as Ama, or ‘women of the sea’, these traditional free divers rely on breath-holding, years of experience and an intimate knowledge of the ocean. Some have continued the demanding work well…
One killed in British Columbia wildfire One woman has been killed in a fast-moving wildfire in western Canada, police said, as authorities declared a state of emergency and ordered thousands of residents to flee their homes.The wildfire, which was first detected on Friday, has since doubled in size and continues to spread rapidly.The Bald Range…
In a recent update, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched a new travel trade initiative that enables participating partners to offer complimentary UAE entry visas to Indian passport holders booking holidays in Abu Dhabi.The visa will be available between 1 August to 31 October 2026 and the…
Mojtaba Khamenei’s first public images set for release Images of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appearing in public are set to be released for the first time since his appointment in March, according to Iran’s state-run Mizan news agency.Images of Khamenei “among the people and out in streets, as well in meetings with the commanders…
Process of detecting consumption of psychoactive substances is difficult NEW DELHI: The legal availability of marijuana for either medicinal or recreational use in places like Thailand and Amsterdam has made life difficult for airlines flying there. The reason: Unlike simple breath analyser tests for checking if the crew is tipsy, the process of detecting consumption…
Rahul steps up attack at Centre NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi has stepped up his attack on the Centre, taking direct aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah over the police crackdown on students protesting at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak.The students’ prolonged…
A large Burmese python was discovered hiding beneath a New Jersey family’s shed. Animal control officers carefully removed the reptile after dismantling part of the structure. An X-ray revealed the snake’s swollen belly contained a recently swallowed opossum. Officials suspect the exotic pet was abandoned by its previous owner. The SPCA warns against releasing such…
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant once again found a way to entertain fans, but this time it was not with his bat. During India’s warm-up game against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter showed off his football skills while batting in the second innings.Instead of using his bat…
L-R: Basant Kumar Meghwal, Ashish Yadav and Shahnavaz Khan (AFI Photos) India’s campaign at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, USA, ended with three medals after high jumper Pooja Singh finished seventh in the women’s final, falling well short of the national senior record that had raised expectations around her title bid.The 19-year-old Pooja…