A remarkable discovery at New South Wales’ Willandra Lakes unearthed Mungo Lady, revealing 42,000-year-old cremation rituals, predating ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons There is a sombre ambience about the Willandra Lakes of New South Wales. The landscape is dotted with dried-up lake beds, and it has the impressive formations known…
Gujarat board results 2026 expected next week after NEET, over 15 lakh students await outcome AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) is expected to declare the results of Class 12 and Class 10 examinations next week, bringing an end to the long wait of nearly 15.28 lakh students across the state….
The discovery of Viking presence in North America, initially hinted at by local lore and confirmed by the Ingstads’ archaeological work at L’Anse aux Meadows, has been precisely dated to AD 1021. Image Credits: Evidence for European presence in the Americas in ad 1021 study/ Extended Data Fig. 5. Pictures of the wood items studied…
BENGALURU: Ravi K has assumed charge as chairman and managing director (CMD) of defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), becoming the company’s 22nd CMD. He takes over from DK Sunil, who superannuated on April 30.Ravi K was previously director (operations) at HAL, where he was involved in strategic planning. He has more than 30 years…
A long-pending demand of EPFO pensioners may finally move forward, with the labour ministry reportedly examining a revision in the minimum monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS-95). The present guaranteed pension stands at Rs 1,000 a month, and any upward revision could bring relief to lakhs of retirees receiving low payouts.No official figure…
Tom Hanks is a well-known veteran actor who has been working in the entertainment industry for decades. Known for his diverse roles across films, Hanks is also admired for his grounded and simple personality. Over the years, he has shared several insights about life, including this perspective on staying positive. Quote of the day by…
US President Donald Trump said the United States will raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25 per cent next week, claiming the bloc was not complying with a previously agreed trade deal.“I am pleased to announce that, based on the fact the European Union is not complying with our…
KL Rahul (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals opener KL Rahul scored his third half-century of the IPL 2026 season to jump to the top of the Orange Cap standings. His 75 against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Friday took his overall tally this season to 433 runs, eight more than Sunrisers Hyderabad opener…
Supriya Karnik, who has worked extensively across Hindi, Marathi, and South cinema as well as television, has opened up about her decision to remain unmarried. At 51, the actress says there isn’t a single, definitive reason behind it. ‘There is no right or wrong person’ Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Supriya said, “There is no fixed…
Senior Congress leader Tariq Anwar on Friday said that any decision on making KC Venugopal the chief minister of Kerala, if the United Democratic Front (UDF) wins the Assembly elections, will depend on the party’s internal process and final approval by the high command.In an interview, Anwar, who is the MP from Bihar’s Katihar and…