Ancient swords are uncovered from time to time across Europe, but only a few discoveries immediately raise questions about how they came to rest where they were found. A recently unearthed bronze sword in northern Poland is one of those rare cases. Dating back around 2,700 years, the weapon was discovered standing upright in the…
When Solar Impulse 2 returned to Abu Dhabi in July 2016, it completed something that had never been achieved before. The aircraft had travelled around the world powered only by energy collected from the sun, finishing a journey of roughly 40,000 kilometres without using conventional fuel. It was not built to prove that commercial airliners…
When talking about coral bells (Heuchera), it is the leaves that have a lot of color instead of flowers. Depending on the variety, it will have lime green, burgundy, bronze, silver, purple, or caramel-colored leaves that can change a bit under influence of weather. Moreover, new leaves can grow in one color and become mature…
17 Metro stations shut today In a recent update, 17 metro stations in Delhi will remain shut amid CJP protests. Those wishing to travel around Delhi today, especially to Central Delhi’s popular tourist areas, expect disruptions as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has temporarily closed major metro stations from 7:30 AM until further notice….
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the Indian contingent success ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, expressing confidence that the athletes would compete with determination and inspire the nation. India begins its campaign on Thursday with a 124-member contingent looking to make a strong impact despite the reduced competition programme.“As the Commonwealth…
Turkey is home to one of the world’s most extraordinary natural sites. It is called Pamukkale, which means “cotton castle” (also translated as “Cotton Palace”) in Turkish. According to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the name comes from the striking, dazzling white landscape formed by calcite-laden spring water flowing down the hillside.Pamukkale sits in Denizli…
UGNEET 2026: KEA extends fresh application deadline to July 30 for NEET qualified candidates The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the deadline for submitting fresh applications for UGNEET-2026 until July 30, 2026. The extension is available for candidates who have appeared for NEET, qualified for admission to medical courses and have not yet applied…
There is fire in you today, Libra, more than usual. Mars pushes courage, and you may feel like trying something brave, unusual, or just outside your normal comfort zone. Good. But bravery without care becomes trouble, and today’s chart asks for balance.Short journeys are possible, errands across town, client visits, quick travel, or repeated commuting….
DRDO successfully tests long-range air defence missile system ‘Kusha’ The successful first test of the Kusha Surface to Air Missile (SAM) has set a new benchmark for the country in general and the Defence Development and Development Organisation (DRDO) in particular. Project Kusha, which is being developed in three variants, is dubbed as the indigenously…
A surprising new scientific study has revealed that the heart has a small network of neurons capable of controlling essential bodily functions. The research conducted at Yale University in US, was published in July 2026 in the scientific journal Cell. It revealed that this nervous system participates in regulating heartbeats and also protects the organ…
What began as a routine response for firefighters in southwest Florida quickly turned into an extraordinary wildlife rescue after tiny movements were spotted beneath a storm drain cover near the beach. Instead of debris or a stranded animal, crews found 14 sea turtle hatchlings trapped inside two storm drains during what should have been their…
Why do sperm whale release gas bubbles while sleeping vertically When it comes to marine life, there are facts beyond human imagination. In the most recent findings, scientists discovered a lesser-known fact about sperm whales and their resting mechanism. According to them, sperm whales have a fantastic way of resting far beneath the ocean waves….
