What began as a routine day of excavation in a Lithuanian field turned into an extraordinary rediscovery when farmer Laurynas Družas struck a large metal object buried beneath the soil near the town of Antašava in the Kupiškis district. As the earth was cleared away, a massive church bell slowly emerged, one that locals believed…
Professor Deepak Dhar (Photo: IIT Kanpur Resources and Alumni) Professor Deepak Dhar has been awarded the 2026 Dirac Medal by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), which stands as one of the highest honours in theoretical physics.This medal was instituted in 1985 and is announced each year on Paul Dirac’s birthday, the founder of…
PM Modi said the Centre would establish fast-track courts to ensure speedy trials and strict punishment in paper leak cases NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that the Centre will set up fast-track courts to ensure “swift and stringent punishment” for those involved in examination paper leaks.In a post on X, PM…
Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake jolts New Zealand An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck near the town of Te Anau on New Zealand’s South Island, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning.The quake’s epicentre was located about 40 km (25 miles) north of Te Anau, the gateway to the popular Fiordland tourist region, according to New…
Gold and silver prices rose on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Monday, October 19, tracking gains in international markets as investors assessed the outlook for US interest rates and the impact of softer oil prices on inflation. MCX gold futures for December delivery were trading at ₹1.48 lakh per 10 grams, up 0.24%, while…
Gold prices climbed in futures trade on Friday as firm spot demand and fresh buying by speculators lifted sentiment in the bullion market.Retail gold rates across major Indian cities also recorded gains, with most markets witnessing an uptick in 22K, 24K and 18K prices.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for August delivery rose…
It’s 2026, you’re scrolling through a dating app curated by some hyper-intelligent algorithm, and suddenly a line from 1813 hits you like a cold splash of water. Jane Austen, writing through the voice of the pragmatic Charlotte Lucas in ‘Pride and Prejudice’, drops a timeless truth:“Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance. It…
US stocks declined on Friday, June 5, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq weighed down by a sharp sell-off in semiconductor shares and a jump in Treasury yields after a stronger-than-expected jobs report reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve could keep monetary policy tighter for longer. The S&P 500 fell 0.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite…
‘House of the Dragon’ star Ewan Mitchell could be bringing his menacing act from Westeros onto the big screen with Denis Villeneuve‘s upcoming James Bond film.If there is anyone more iconic than 007, himself, it is the menacing Bond villain who sends the spy on a run for his money. With rumours doing the rounds…
Navi Mumbai-based Paras Defence and Space Technologies reported a strong performance for the June quarter on Friday, with double-digit growth across revenue, profit and operating earnings, while margins also improved year-on-year. Net profit rose 42.7% to ₹21.22 crore from ₹14.87 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue increased 37.3% to ₹127.91 crore, compared with…
