A man in England returned medieval floor tiles he took as a child over sixty years ago, stored in a biscuit tin. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Not many people can boast about how a biscuit tin led to an ethical awakening. Yet, there was one anonymous person from England whose metallic tin was carrying…
‘It Ends With Us’ co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni surprised all when they settled their high-profile lawsuit, just two weeks before going to trial.Amid rumours that a lot of money exchanged hands in the ‘settlement’, new reports indicate that this buzz is actually far from the truth. As per a report on TMZ, and…
Courage builds with every experience. Soon you’ll feel ready to tackle something extraordinary like initiating difficult conversations or tasks or making plans you have been postponing. Mars supports boldness, but the Moon throws some sparks, so your temper needs watching.Short journeys are likely. It could be a quick work visit, a sudden trip to meet…
NEW DELHI: A nine-judge Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant on Tuesday said the SC in 2006 should have outrightly “thrown in the dustbin’ the original PIL that led to quashing of Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple custom restricting entry of women in the 10 to 50 age group. “All India Young Lawyers Association’, which…
Ancient Bristlecone Pines in the Great Basin mountains exhibit remarkable longevity, surviving millennia in harsh conditions. These trees, immune to cellular ageing, possess dense, resinous wood and conserve energy through a unique strip-bark design and long-lasting needles. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons To be able to withstand the rigours of altitude and aridity in the mountains…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi strongly condemned the drone attacks on Fujairah in the UAE, which resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals, saying targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable. Like in his past condemnation of attacks on the UAE and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Modi didn’t name Iran, but said India stood…
In the mid-1800s, gas parties showcased nitrous oxide’s euphoric effects. Dentist Horace Wells observed a man injured but pain-free under its influence, sparking an idea. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Imagine such an event wherein the performance is centred around individuals breathing in “laughing gas,” stumbling about, and providing entertainment to the audience members. In the…
NEW DELHI: The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to raise the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court from the current 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India. With this, the effective strength of the apex court, including CJI, will rise from 34 to 38, reports Dipak Dash. I&B minister Ashwini…
A shepherd boy’s lost goat led to a monumental discovery in 1947. He found ancient pottery in a cave near Qumran. Inside, he discovered the Dead Sea Scrolls, a hidden library. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons The story began in a crevice of limestone caves in the Judean Desert when an intrepid young shepherd was…
You may feel restless and a bit lazy, an odd mix. One part of you wants to stay in bed, the other wants to do something bold and prove yourself. That’s the Moon tugging at your balance, while Mars gives you sudden spurts of drive. Use the drive, not the irritation.Your confidence rises through action….