In 1851, a French physicist suspended a metal ball from a 67-metre wire, and it became one of the first direct proofs that the Earth rotates

In 1851, a French physicist suspended a metal ball from a 67-metre wire, and it became one of the first direct proofs that the Earth rotates |

Most of us accept that the Earth rotates because we have been taught it since childhood. We have seen satellite images, watched footage from space and learned about day and night. But imagine living in the middle of the 19th century, when none of that evidence existed.How could you convince an ordinary person that the…

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'India feels more vibrant than US': NRI woman on Green Card queue says choosing Bengaluru over San Francisco was the right decision

‘India feels more vibrant than US’: NRI woman on Green Card queue says choosing Bengaluru over San Francisco was the right decision

Startup founder Astha Chaturvedi says life in India feels more vibrant than in the US. 38-year-old Astha Chaturvedi, a startup founder, moved to Bengaluru along with her family, including a kid and a pet, leaving behind San Francisco and now she feels she did the right thing. In an interview with Business Insider, Chaturvedi said…

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Claim Hindu law is based on 'Manusmriti' wrong, says SG Tushar Mehta

Claim Hindu law is based on ‘Manusmriti’ wrong, says SG Tushar Mehta | India News

File photo: SG Tushar Mehta (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Solicitor general Tushar Mehta on Saturday said associating Hindu law with ‘Manusmriti’ was a misconception as an overwhelming number of Hindus, except those in Assam and Bengal, followed the ‘Mitakshara’ school of thought.Delivering a lecture on ‘Ancient Wisdom & Legal Intelligence’, Mehta said, “People who…

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Petrol, Diesel, LPG price today: What are the latest rates on may 1, 2026? Check cost in Delhi, Mumbai & more

Petrol, Diesel, LPG price today: What are the latest rates on may 1, 2026? Check cost in Delhi, Mumbai & more

Petrol and diesel prices stayed steady across major Indian cities on Friday, even as global crude oil prices witnessed a sharp surge, indicating no immediate impact on domestic fuel rates.The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) released a statement and said that there has been no revision in retail fuel prices, ensuring stability for consumers.The Centre on…

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Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj’s Varanasi visit turns into a soft, heartwarming relationship moment

Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj’s Varanasi visit turns into a soft, heartwarming relationship moment

Cricketer Rinku Singh and his fiancée Priya Saroj took a quiet trip to Varanasi, visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and attending the Ganga aarti. This personal visit offered a glimpse of their low-key relationship amidst Rinku’s busy IPL 2026 schedule, highlighting a moment of calm togetherness. Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj’s Varanasi Visit Turns Into…

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Telangana Intermediate Supplementary exams 2026 begin May 13; over 3 lakh students to appear: Check details here

Telangana Intermediate Supplementary exams 2026 begin May 13; over 3 lakh students to appear: Check details here

Telangana Supplementary Board exam dates 2026 The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) is set to conduct the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations (IPASE) 2026 for first and second-year students from May 13 to May 21 across the state. According to the board, a total of 3,98,358 students from both General and Vocational streams will…

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'Total control of their oil and gas markets': Much like Venezuela, Trump sets sights on Iran's Kharg Island

‘Total control of their oil and gas markets’: Much like Venezuela, Trump sets sights on Iran’s Kharg Island

US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued fresh threats of military strikes against Iran, claiming the US would hit the country “very hard tonight”.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that Washington would also seize control of major Iranian oil and gas facilities, including Kharg Island — just as it has done in Venezuela.“The…

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