For centuries, one of the most extraordinary living giants in Asia stood unnoticed among the remote mountains of Taiwan. Hidden within rugged forests and protected by difficult terrain, the colossal tree escaped scientific documentation despite its immense size. Now, after years of painstaking exploration, researchers have finally located and measured what is recognised as the…
EAM S Jaishankar arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, where he is set to hold high-level meetings with the country’s leadership as part of his official visit. The minister will be in the UAE from April 11 to 12, where he will review close cooperation and work to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic…
A match in progress at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia, circa 1880. (Photo/Getty Images) “In affectionate remembrance of English cricket which died at The Oval, 29th August, 1882. Deeply lamented by a large circle of sorrowing friends and acquaintances, RIP. NB The body will be cremated and the Ashes taken to Australia.“Australia’s first win on…
Henri Becquerel accidentally uncovered radioactivity by keeping photographic plates in the dark. Image credit – Wikimedia Some of the greatest scientific discoveries started out unexpectedly. One such case was a finding made in 1896 by the French scientist Henri Becquerel during experiments with phosphorescent substances. Photographic plates, which had been wrapped together with uranium salts,…
The fall to seventh rank is not just about the rallies in South Korea and Taiwan. It is also about the record exodus of foreign capital from Indian stock markets. (AI image) In a span of just over a week, the Indian stock market has gone from being the world’s fifth largest to the seventh…
Speaking at an interaction with chartered accountants in Mumbai, Goyal said export growth has remained robust even as global trade faces multiple challenges. India’s merchandise exports have grown about 15% during April 1-June 14 despite ongoing global economic uncertainties and higher US tariffs, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday, signalling continued resilience…
General:Partnership energy is your strength today. Venus helps you build closer relationships as well as the Moon allows you to connect with people in a more open manner than you normally. If you’ve had to carry emotional distance this is the perfect day to heal the distance.Venus softens your close relationships, and the Moon helps…
NEW DELHI: NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar on Tuesday suggested that the death of Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash could have been part of a larger conspiracy, as several questions surrounding the incident remain unanswered.Rohit Pawar made the remarks during a presentation in Mumbai on the air crash that killed…
Sacred Games star Jatin Sarna calls his ‘Jailer 2’ villain role opposite Rajinikanth a “manifestation 2x.” After ‘Darbar’, a ‘Kaala’ photo inspired him for years. He dismisses SRK rumours, reflects on ‘Sikandar’ flop, and eyes choosier roles despite hurdles. Many actors dream of working with superstar Rajinikanth. For ‘Sacred Games’ star Jatin Sarna, being the…
RCB players take morning walk on Indian road (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru women’s players Lauren Bell, Nadine de Klerk and Georgia Voll were seen taking a relaxed morning walk in Vadodara on Wednesday. The trio, accompanied by two security personnel, stepped out quietly but still caught the attention of fans in the city.The…
