In 1799, soldiers fixing a wall found a slab that unlocked a language no one could speak |

During routine repairs in 1799, French soldiers near Rosetta discovered a granodiorite slab inscribed with three scripts. This artefact, the Rosetta Stone, proved to be the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Image credits: via Wikimedia Commons There is something rather sneaky about history. World-shattering revelations can happen when one doesn’t think they’re coming. Sometimes…

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Tony Awards 2026: ‘Schmigadoon!’ and ‘The Lost Boys’ Lead 2026 Tony Nominations: Full List Revealed |

This year’s Tony nominations are out, and the theatre world is buzzing. From a vampire musical to a cancelled comedy series finding new life on Broadway, the lineup is full of surprises. Hollywood names are crossing over to the stage, historic records are being broken, and some major snubs have left fans speechless. Here is…

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‘Making herself a laughing stock’: BJP flays Mamata Banerjee for refusing to resign after West Bengal poll loss | India News

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party questioned Mamata Banerjee’s “won’t resign” remark saying that she was free to approach the Supreme Court in case of any irregularities as alleged by the outgoing West Bengal CM. Banerjee accused the EC of colluding with the BJP after the saffron party won Bengal polls and refused to accept the…

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Sugarcane price hike: Govt raises FRP to Rs 365/quintal for 2026-27, farmers to benefit from higher returns

The government has increased the fair and remunerative price (FRP) of sugarcane by Rs 10 to Rs 365 per quintal for the 2026-27 season beginning October, PTI reported.The decision was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.“The FRP will be Rs 365/quintal for a basic recovery rate…

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In 1998, a beachgoer spotted an upside-down tree in the sand, uncovering the ancient ritual secrets of Seahenge |

A prehistoric monument, Seahenge, was discovered at Holme-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, dating back 4,000 years. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons At the dawn of Holme-next-the-Sea in Norfolk, England, a strange phenomenon occurred during the sunrise. Someone walking on the beach noticed a strange figure making its way across the water, resembling an upside-down tree, its roots growing…

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