A human brain that may date back more than two millennia has been recovered from a skull unearthed near York, offering an unusual case of soft tissue survival in Iron Age archaeology. The remains were first excavated in 2008 from a waterlogged pit at Heslington, where conditions appear to have slowed the normal process of…
Russia has placed former UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace on its wanted list in connection with an unspecified criminal case, according to the Russian Interior Ministry’s database cited by state media.The database entry reportedly states that Wallace is “wanted on a criminal charge”, though authorities have not publicly disclosed the exact allegations against him.Russian state…
Was Govinda the first choice for Sunny Deol’s Tara Singh in ‘Gadar’? Anil Sharma sets the record straight (Image credits: Instagram) For years, rumours have circulated that actor Govinda was the original choice to play Tara Singh in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha before the role eventually went to Sunny Deol. Director Anil Sharma has now…
How to grow microgreens: A beginner’s guide to India’s easiest superfood garden Microgreens have quietly become one of the most rewarding things a beginner gardener can grow, mostly because they deliver a genuine harvest in under two weeks, without months of waiting for a single tomato to ripen. These aren’t sprouts, which are grown entirely…
Eid ul-Fitr, one of the most cherished and widely celebrated festivals in the Muslim world, marks the end of the sacred month of Ramadan—a period devoted to fasting, prayer, reflection, and spiritual growth. After abstaining from food and drink from dawn until sunset for nearly a month, Muslims eagerly await the arrival of Eid, which…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal on Wednesday recorded a very high voter turnout of over 91% along with reports of sporadic violence during the second phase of the assembly elections.According to the Election Commission, the state registered a record 92.47% overall turnout across the two phases, the highest since Independence. The voter turnout in phase II…
