Blood, fingerprints, and weapons aren’t the only evidence investigators look for at a crime scene; pollen is another. Pollen grains are one piece of evidence that has helped solve some of the highest-profile murder cases in recent years, one grain at a time. The tiny grains that might be invisible to the naked eye actually…
By Sonal Srivastava These lines from the song ‘Gin Soaked Boy’ by The Divine Comedy pose an interesting paradox at multiple levels: I’m the goodness in the badI’m the saneness in the madI’m the sadness in the joyI’m the gin in the gin soaked boy On the surface, it seems like a litany of contradictions…
India is a land of temples; new, old and ancient, each with its own story, history, and timeless spiritual legacy. But ever heard of a temple where Muslims, too, come to offer their prayers and seek blessings? You read that right. Set atop a hill around 50 km from Pune in Maharashtra, there’s a historic…
Be patient this day, Sagittarius. This isn’t a sign of fear but rather wisdom. The chart illustrates a day where rushing to make a decision can lead to an unnecessary problem, especially in the car or when dealing with machinery, tools or work that is fast-paced.Mars adds impatience, and the Moon unsettles your nerves a…
Night firing of the Nag anti-tank guided missile. (image credit: DRDO) Over the last few months the Agni series has been in the news after repeated successful firings, but the story of Agni — and of Akash and Prithvi — actually began in 1983. These weapons trace their origins to the Integrated Guided Missile Development…
NEET UG 2026 candidates have been given additional time to complete the fee refund process after the National Testing Agency (NTA) extended the bank account verification and correction deadline to July 7, 2026. Applicants can confirm or update their banking details on the official portal to ensure successful processing of the examination fee refund. The…
More than four centuries after the Spanish treasure galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha disappeared beneath the waters off the Florida Keys, the legendary shipwreck has yielded another remarkable discovery. Divers with Mel Fisher’s Shipwreck Expeditions recovered a 22.5-pound silver bar from about 50 feet underwater near Key West, marking the first silver bar recovered from…
Starting today, nearly all of India’s exports to UK will enjoy duty free access, creating huge opportunities for our small businesses, farmers, fishermen, innovators, women, and labour-intensive industries as the transformational Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) comes into effect.This is India’s most comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA). It’ll bring prosperity by creating numerous jobs…
Amitabh Bachchan’s consistent daily blogging habit, started in 2008, offers significant cognitive benefits. This unbroken routine provides structure for the ageing brain, which is valuable as work routines loosen. Writing about emotions helps lessen their internal impact by calming the brain’s stress response. Keeping the brain curious and active through daily writing maintains mental agility…
Each zodiac sign has its own unique set of traits that shape its personality and distinguish it from the others. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know what the universe has in store for your love life today? Read on to discover what the stars have planned for you. Aries Today, focus on creating a space…