Gold prices declined more than 1 per cent in the futures trade on Tuesday amid easing safe-haven demand, improving geopolitical sentiment and a firm US dollar.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold for April delivery fell by Rs 2,228, or 1.44 per cent, to Rs 1,52,532 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 7,553…
A team of researchers has discovered a field of tektites in Brazil, providing evidence of a powerful meteorite impact that occurred approximately 6 million years ago. This field contains natural glasses formed by the high-energy impact of extraterrestrial bodies against the Earth’s surface. These structures, named ‘geraisites’ in honour of the Brazilian state of Minas…
The fireball seen in the sky from across Western Washington and British Columbia, followed by a sonic boom, was indeed a meteor which was travelling slightly east of north at a speed of about 33 kilometres per second, or about 119,000 km/h, reports confirmed. Several people called the police without understanding whether it was an…
India’s ambitious cheetah reintroduction programme is set to enter another phase, with eight more African cheetahs scheduled to arrive at Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh on February 28, as per PTI. With this third translocation, the total number of cheetahs in India will rise to 46, officials confirmed. The incoming batch from Botswana…
Remember when dating apps were all about perfect selfies? Now, the real drama is in your inbox: Is that flirty banter from a human… or a sneaky AI bot? Welcome to chatfishing – the latest twist in online dating where people outsource their charm to artificial intelligence (AI). It’s making swipes feel fake, connections shallow,…
The ocean still hides many secrets, and sometimes the smallest or simplest creatures reveal the biggest clues about life. Scientists have long believed that complex animals such as humans evolved through a gradual process that shaped our bodies over hundreds of millions of years. Yet the exact moment when the blueprint for building a human-like…
Hardik Pandya interacts with Dhoni and his son Agastya. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: India’s thrilling win over England in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the iconic Wankhede Stadium produced many memorable moments on the field, but it was an emotional off-field interaction involving Hardik Pandya, MS Dhoni and Pandya’s son…
Central Chandigarh, comprising sectors 5, 9, 17, and 35, is among the most prominent and renowned real estate zones in the region. Sectors 5 and 9 especially are expensive and are dominated by low-density residential properties, government residences, and premium villas. Property in these sectors is extremely limited. Sector 17, on the other hand, is…
Representative image NEW DELHI: Indian Railways has asked all its licensees to adopt alternate cooking methods such as microwave ovens and electric induction systems at railway food centres, following a reported cut in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict.The directive applies to food plazas, refreshment rooms and Jan Aahar…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam being bowled by India’s Axar Patel. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s emphatic 61-run demolition of Pakistan in the T20 World Cup has triggered an extraordinary outpouring of anger and anguish from former Pakistan great Mohammad Yousuf, who described the current phase as “the darkest period in our cricketing history.”Go Beyond The Boundary…