A new era in maritime archaeology has been opened up with the major discovery of a French Navy-controlled shipwreck site at a depth of 2567 meters, far from shore at Ramatuelle in the Mediterranean Sea. According to the official Préfet Maritime de la Méditerranée report, this vessel- dubbed Camarat 4- is the deepest known shipwreck…
A small clay tablet has offered a remarkably human glimpse into life 4,000 years ago. Researchers studying ancient Mesopotamian inscriptions in Denmark have identified what may be the world’s oldest known beer receipt, a written record of beer supplied for workers in the Sumerian city of Umma. Instead of chronicling war, kings or religion, the…
NEW DELHI: Cooper Connolly starred with a fine unbeaten half-century as Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by three wickets in their opening Indian Premier League match on Tuesday, but it was a post-match celebration that grabbed just as much attention.A video of Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer’s sister Shresta Iyer performing bhangra went viral on…
Strategists at Goldman Sachs now project Brent crude to average about $105 in March and rise to $115 in April. (AI image) As a direct fallout of the US-Iran war and rising crude oil prices, Goldman Sachs has adopted a more cautious view on Indian equities, revising its rating to “marketweight,. The global brokerage has…
Bruce Lee, the legendary martial artist and cinematic pioneer, transformed the action film landscape with masterpieces such as ‘Enter the Dragon’. His timeless wisdom, captured in the metaphor of concentrating on the ‘moon’ instead of the ‘finger’, encourages us to navigate through life’s distractions and stay true to our core aspirations. Bruce Lee didn’t just…
Celebrity trainer-turned-actor Mustafa Ahmed, who is gaining attention for his role in ‘Dhurandhar 2’ alongside Ranveer Singh, has been indirectly pulled into an online controversy, not over his performance, but for his wife Radhieka Pandeya’s old social media posts that have gone viral on X (formerly Twitter). Mustafa Ahmed’s wife Radhieka faces backlash over her…
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a large medieval settlement on the lakebed of Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, that rewrites our understanding of trading routes in Central Asia. The settlement was discovered near the village of Toru Aygir, and was once part of an important urban centre along the Silk Road and contains well-preserved structures (fired-brick…
Iran on Sunday struck a defiant tone after high-stakes negotiations with the United States in Islamabad failed to yield an agreement, with its foreign ministry spokesperson accusing Washington of “breaches of promise” and “excessive demands.”In a post on X, Esmaeil Baqaei said diplomacy for Iran was “the continuation of the sacred jihad,” adding that Tehran…
Karan Johar’s latest web series, ‘Nazdeekiyan,’ draws inspiration from his iconic 2006 film ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna,’ delving into the complexities of loyalty and desire in a modern context. While it echoes the emotional essence of its predecessor, this series carves its own path with a unique narrative and fresh backdrop, featuring rising stars Taha…
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Monday, April 20, 2026 to face a showdown in Parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) The former civil servant who oversaw the approval of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s ambassador to Washington has said he felt “political…