The latest imaging work on ancient Egyptian remains has brought unusual clarity to mummified body parts that were sealed for over two millennia. Scientists using advanced CT and 3D scanning technology have examined limbs, skulls, and a foot that dates back more than 2,300 years. The remains, reportedly from between 401 and 259 BCE, were…
NEW DELHI: Another Indian crude oil tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, even as tensions around the waterway remained high. Maritime traffic data showed that Desh Garima passed through the strait, becoming the 10th Indian vessel to cross Hormuz since the war between Iran and the United States began, and the second since…
Roommates described Chandu as an introvert who rarely spoke about his personal life. VIJAYAWADA: A 26-year-old Indian-origin student from Andhra Pradesh, studying in Chicago, allegedly died by suicide on Thursday, police said.The deceased, identified as Chandu Iraganaboyina from Kurnool district, is suspected to have shot himself. Police are investigating how he was able to procure…
Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde (File photo) NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday assured strict action against those responsible after the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) was postponed 24 hours before the examination following a suspected paper leak.He said the state government was considering invoking the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime…
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday questioned the central government over rising number of deaths by suicide after NEET paperleak scandal. Terming it “murder by system”, Rahul cited case from UP where a 21-year-old hanged himself allegedly over the cancellation of the medical test post paper leak.“No more competitive exams…
A common graphite pencil offers a simple solution for stuck zippers. Rubbing pencil lead on zipper teeth creates a dry lubricant. This prevents snagging and protects fabric. We have all been there. You are running out the door, already five minutes late, when your favourite winter jacket suddenly decides to stage a protest. The zipper…
Tristan Stubbs and David Miller celebrate win (ANI Photo) Delhi Capitals pulled off a stunning last-over victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with David Miller once again proving why he is regarded as one of the finest finishers in world cricket.Chasing a competitive total of 176, DC held their nerve in the closing stages as Miller…
In the rugged mountain communities of western North Carolina, the long shadow of Hurricane Helene still lingers. Months after the storm unleashed devastating floods and landslides, destroying homes, cutting off roads and isolating entire towns, recovery remains a slow and demanding process. Amid this ongoing struggle, groups of Amish volunteers from Pennsylvania have quietly stepped…
BENGALURU: Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how people work, learn and make decisions. But a group of researchers warns that the technology’s greatest threat may not just be the usual AI worries of killer robots or stolen jobs. Instead, they argue, the danger is far quieter: AI could gradually weaken humanity’s ability to think critically,…
NEW DELHI: India’s groundwater crisis is becoming increasingly severe, with several regions reporting alarming levels of depletion, drinking water shortages and contamination. Among the major cities, Hyderabad has become India’s worst-affected metropolitan region for groundwater depletion, overtaking larger cities such as Delhi and Mumbai, according to the Dynamic Groundwater Resource Assessment Report 2025 released by…