A small clay tablet has offered a remarkably human glimpse into life 4,000 years ago. Researchers studying ancient Mesopotamian inscriptions in Denmark have identified what may be the world’s oldest known beer receipt, a written record of beer supplied for workers in the Sumerian city of Umma. Instead of chronicling war, kings or religion, the…
We are in Delhi’s Prithviraj Market, visiting Mirajuddin, the best mutton shop ever. I go ahead to give the order. Outside the shop, the young man at the counter says, “Rajdeep bhai nahi aye?” I say he is coming. While wiping his cutting board, the owner asks, “And where is bhaijaan?” I reply, coming. Then…
Science is a dream that takes more than just your time to become a reality. From years of learning the basics to years of figuring out something that no one knows, it takes endless grit and sheer belief to pursue this dream. In India, many are born with a curiosity for science, but some have…
Zaib Zubair who returned from the US in 2019 allegedly stabbed two security guards in Thane, Maharashtra, in a suspected religiously motivated attack. NEW DELHI: The Nayanagar police arrested a 31-year-old man within 90 minutes of allegedly stabbing two security guards at an under-construction building in Mira Road near Mumbai in the early hours of…
NEW DELHI: Exhorting defence scientists to accelerate R&D work, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the “battlefield of tomorrow will reward those who can shorten the time between an idea, a prototype and operational deployment”.Addressing defence strategic dialogue Kalam & Kavach 3.0 in a video message here, Rajnath said, “A nation’s strength will increasingly…
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NEW DELHI: The city experienced its hottest day of the year on Thursday. The Ridge logged 43 degrees Celsius, which was the highest maximum temperature this season. The Met department has predicted heatwaves on Friday and Saturday as the temperature could rise more.India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert across north-west India for…
Chinese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) In life, there are instances that seem so massive and uncontrollable. Sometimes, these instances become so overwhelming that ignoring them is impossible, yet they become so complex they cannot be handled straightforwardly. Be it fear, ambitions, or change – these things push us to our limits and test…
NEW DELHI: India’s peak power demand hit a record 260.5 GW on Tuesday, surpassing the previous high of 257.4 GW recorded a day earlier, as soaring temperatures, heatwave conditions and increased AC usage pushed up consumption. Power ministry officials said the peak demand was recorded at 3.40pm and met without shortages, with total generation at…
Famed actor Pierre Deny, who was best known for playing Louis de Léon in ‘Emily in Paris,’ has passed away. He was 69 at the time of his demise. The actor is remembered through his extensive acting credits, which span more than 100 films and TV shows. ‘Emily in Paris’ star Pierre Deny passes away…