In 1945, an Egyptian farmer’s shovel struck a buried jar and released a “forbidden” library lost for 1,600 years |

An accidental discovery in Upper Egypt in 1945 unearthed thirteen ancient papyrus scrolls, now known as the Nag Hammadi Codices. These texts, dating to the fourth century, offer a profound glimpse into early Christianity and Gnostic sects, revealing a diverse spiritual landscape. Image Credits: Google Gemini The Upper Egyptian landscape gives the impression that history…

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Bengal turns fortress for phase-II poll: 2.3 lakh CAPF & 38,297 state cops in place | India News

An armoured vehicle and CAPF personnel on patrol in Kolkata Tuesday Kolkata: West Bengal’s final phase of assembly polls unfolds under a security grid rarely seen in Indian elections, stretching across 142 constituencies in seven districts. Numbers define the scale – over 2.3 lakh Central Armed Police Forces personnel, 38,297 state police, 142 general observers,…

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In Kolkata, 55 nuns rejoin poll rolls | India News

Court-mandated appellate tribunals cleared 55 nuns of Missionaries of Charity for inclusion in Bengal’s electoral rolls, reversing earlier deletions after appeals to EC. “They will vote Wednesday. We had help from RS MP Derek O’Brien… We are also grateful to EC,” a sister at Mother House said Tuesday.More than 120 sisters, all voters in Chowringhee,…

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3 lose vision after surgery in Maharashtra hospital | India News

Chandrapur: Health authorities in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur suspended registration of Bramhapuri’s Christanand Hospital and sealed its operation theatre and inpatient department after allegations that post-cataract surgery infections left at least three patients with severe vision loss. Action was taken Monday by civil surgeon Dr Mahadev Chinchole after a preliminary inquiry found violations of the Bombay Nursing…

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Tribunals restore 1,468 votes in West Bengal, delete six names for second phase | India News

Kolkata: Supreme Court-mandated appellate tribunals hearing voter deletions during EC’s SIR of electoral rolls in West Bengal restored voting rights of 1,468 people before Wednesday’s second phase of polls, taking total reinstatements across two rounds in the state to 1,607, officials said on Tuesday.Deletions in second phase stood at six, pushing cumulative removals by tribunals…

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