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Aircraft from Vedic-era, not Wright Brothers: UP guv

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has claimed that Vedic-era sage Bharadwaj, not the Wright Brothers, conceptualised the idea of an aircraft. IMAGE: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel.......

Manipur: Houses of 4 more MLAs torched, indefinite curfew in Imphal Valley

Irate mobs set fire to the residences of three more Bharatiya Janata Party legislators, one of whom is a senior minister, and a Congress MLA in various districts of Imphal Valley even as security......

Ladakh police solve quadruple murder case after 26 years; 3 held

A quadruple murder case was solved by the Ladakh Police 26 years after the crime with the arrest of all three persons from the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. Image used for representational......

Ploughing his field, UP farmer finds swords, rifles used in 1857 rebellion

A host of weapons, possibly used during the rebellion of 1857, was found by a farmer while working in his field in the district, an official said on Friday. Image used only for representation.......

Scientists who decoded protein structures win Chemistry Nobel

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John M Jumper, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Wednesday. IMAGE: Images of the winners of......

Textile hub Tiruppur weaves a comeback as exports spring back to life

After experiencing an 11 per cent contraction in exports in 2023-24 (FY24) due to a dip in exports for 10 consecutive months from April to January, the Tiruppur textile industry is back on track in......

Swiggy seeks valuation of $11.3 bn; IPO to open on Wednesday

Food delivery and quick-commerce major Swiggy, which is coming out with its initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday, is seeking a valuation of about $11.3 billion. Photograph: Francis......

BSE 100 companies boost R&D, innovation challenges persist

Research and development (R&D) spending by BSE 100 companies has grown steadily, rising from 0.89 per cent of revenue in FY20 to 1.32 per cent in FY24, averaging around 1 per cent over the period......

Sebi tightens F&O framework to curb speculative trading

To curb speculative trading, markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday put in place a stricter framework for equity index derivatives by increasing the minimum contract size and mandating upfront......

Maiden critical minerals auction: A modest showing

In June last year, India unveiled its first list of 29 critical minerals open for private sector exploration and mining. Photograph: Polina Devitt/Reuters Since then, 38 critical mineral blocks......

Leo's 50 Today: His 10 Best Movies!

Can you believe it? Leonardo DiCaprio is 50 today, November 11. Namrata Thakker celebrates the big day by listing her 10 must watch Leo movies and where you can catch them on OTT. Shutter......

5 Films That Stunned Me!

Like every year, an incredible movie parade livened up every cinephile's heart at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The curtain came down on the 2024 edition of the fest some days ago, but not without......

'I Am A Heavy, Luxury Car'

'There are very few chances that I can give good mileage.''A smaller, lighter car will give more mileage and this was a big reason to be nervous.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Bebika Dhruve/Instagram......

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the......

Why Janhvi Got Aggressive!

'It went from me being scared and intimidated by him to me being very aggressive and passionate.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Janhvi Kapoor/Instagram "The story is the hero of my film," Janhvi......

ICC slaps one year ban from all formats on Lankan cricketer

IMAGE: A swift fall from grace for Praveen Jayawickrama who is pictured above on his debut with Sri Lankain 2021. Photograph: ICC The ICC has banned Sri Lanka player Praveen Jayawickrama from all......

Chaotic Day at the Oval: England's inconsistency on full display

IMAGES from the third Test played between England and Sri Lanka at the Oval on Sunday SCORECARD IMAGE: England's Jamie Smith celebrates. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Sri Lanka romped to......

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker and P R Sreejesh -- India's flag-bearers at the Paris Olympic Games closing ceremony on Sunday. Photograph: P R Sreejesh/Instagram Against all odds, the Paris Olympics have......

PIX: It's a starry, starry night as Biles makes Olympics return

IMAGE: Actor Tom Cruise with fans in the stand during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Qualification Subdivision 1 at Bercy Arena, Paris, France. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters Tom Cruise, Lady......

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

IMAGE: Riyan Parag bats in the nets ahead of the first T20I against Zimbabwe on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI/X A new-look Indian T20 team will embark on a journey of self-discovery without their......

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