Kuldeep Kirtirajan

Rare 1,700-year-old bronze cauldron found in Northern Germany rewrites connection to the Roman Empire | World News

In Schaalby, northern Germany, archaeologists found rare bronze cauldrons dating from the 3rd to the 5th centuries AD. The cauldrons have been recovered through a collaboration between the Archaeological State Office of Schleswig-Holstein and Aarhus University. The cauldrons are called ‘Vestland cauldrons’ and provide important evidence of trade and cultural exchange in antiquity. Previously believed…

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North Korea test-fires ‘Hwasongpho-11 Ra’ missile with cluster warhead: What makes them so dangerous

North Korea has test-fired upgraded tactical ballistic missiles equipped with cluster warheads to refine the striking power of its short-range arsenal, ANI reported, citing state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).The launches, conducted on Sunday under Kim Jong Un’s supervision, come amid a series of recent weapons tests, including ballistic missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles, and cluster…

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UK: England universities face up to £500,000 or 2% income fines for free speech failures under new system | World News

England universities will face fines up to £500,000 or 2% income for free speech failures under new system. England’s universities will face stricter scrutiny over free speech under a new complaints system that allows staff to take concerns directly to the Office for Students (OfS), with heavy financial penalties if they fail to protect free…

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Boost for energy sector: PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 79,450 crore petrochemical refinery — top things to know

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Rajasthan on Tuesday, where he will dedicate a major refinery-cum-petrochemical complex to the nation. The plant, located at Pachpadra in Balotra, has been developed by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited in partnership with the Rajasthan government. The refinery is set to reduce reliance on energy imports and boost…

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Light is right this Akshaya Tritiya

MUMBAI: Light-weight jewellery was the flavour this Akshaya Tritiya, as a steep rise in gold prices nudged consumers to strike a balance between their budgets and love for the yellow metal that’s considered auspicious in Indian culture.For context—gold has risen nearly 57% year-on-year since last year’s festival—from around Rs 97,000 per 10 grams to roughly…

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10 tallest waterfalls in the world: From Angel Falls in Venezeula to Olo’Upena Falls in the US | World News

Waterfalls remain fascinating sites worldwide and attract tourists not only because of their natural beauty but also due to their height. While some may be broad, there are other waterfalls that are narrower and flow from extremely high elevations. In fact, height becomes the primary aspect of comparison among various waterfalls in the world. They…

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