Beneath the surface of just a few meters of water lie two shipwrecks from ancient times near the coast of Caesarea, revealing an understanding of what happened in the past concerning the use of ships. This discovery near the Mediterranean Sea contains valuable gold, coins, and other items related to two different periods of history….
Every Monday morning, before the clinic fills up, I look at my appointment list and try to guess the stories behind the names. By noon, those stories unfold in remarkably similar ways. A 28-year-old software engineer with prediabetes. A 35-year-old mother struggling with weight gain after pregnancy. A college student with fatty liver. A…
Most snakes hiss, king cobra growls. Its hood anatomy is dramatic, all the more imposing for it being able to lift one-third of its body (running up to 18 feet) into the air. And yet, as far as humans are concerned, it’s a shy creature. From the growl to the stand-up, all it’s trying to…
The climate forecasts about the region surrounding the Pacific Ocean point to an emergence of change in the global climate. Currently, the La Niña state appears to be weakening. As such, there has been speculation that the year may end up witnessing the emergence of an El Niño phenomenon towards the latter part of 2026….
Manisha Koirala, following her acclaimed ‘Heeramandi’ performance, has chosen her next project, ‘Raazdar’, backed by Arbaaz Khan. The veteran actress, known for her selective approach to meaningful roles, has commenced shooting for the film, which also features Bhuvan Arora. This marks a significant step after her hiatus and cancer journey. After making a striking OTT…
In Kerala, the dawn of Vishu signifies the astrological new year, celebrated with the enchanting Vishu Kani. This intricate display, encountered at sunrise, is a tapestry of hope and abundance, featuring the vibrant Kani Konna flower, an Aranmula mirror for introspection, and heaps of rice symbolizing prosperity. Vishu is here. The festival of prosperity that…
UPPSC TGT 2025 result released for multiple subjects at uppsc.up.gov.in. The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the results for the Assistant Teacher Trained Graduate (TGT) Branch Examination 2025 for several subjects, shortlisting candidates for the next stage of the recruitment process. The commission has published the lists of candidates who have qualified…
China’s ongoing military corruption purges have created serious deficiencies in the command structure of its armed forces and are likely to have affected the readiness of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), according to a leading defence research centre. The purges, led by the Chinese president Xi Jinping, which have spanned the supreme central military commission,…
When we hear about rising tensions in the Middle East—especially around the Strait of Hormuz—the story is usually framed as military threats or economic warfare. But this framing misses the deeper structure of the crisis. What we are witnessing is a high-stakes game of communication—one in which words, actions, and expectations matter as much as…
Ankita Raina (Photo by DLTA) NEW DELHI: When this writer spoke to the Indian team ahead of Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie in New Delhi, Ankita Raina categorically pointed out that she wasn’t done playing singles. She was right. The 33-year-old had played as recently as March 23 at the W15 in…