An ancient Spanish coin, minted 2,000 years ago, was mistakenly used as bus fare in Leeds in 1950. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons Imagine opening your wallet after an exhausting commute, only to pull out a couple of normal pennies, only to find a piece of currency once used to circulate through the old Mediterranean. This…
‘Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate’ has achieved a major breakthrough for regional Indian cinema. The film has become the first Gujarati movie to gain a showcase at the Cannes Film Festival. Its presence at one of the world’s most respected film festivals is being celebrated as a defining moment for the Gujarati film industry. ‘Laalo’…
Suvendu Adhikari; Jahangir Khan NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said “so-called Pushpa” Jahangir Khan is “my responsibility” and called for a violence-free re-poll in the Falta assembly constituency, scheduled for May 21.“So-called Pushpa is my responsibility now; Falta repoll must be violence-free,” PTI quoted Adhikari as saying.In the run-up to…
Robert Lewandowski announced on Saturday that he will leave FC Barcelona at the end of his contract this summer. The 37-year-old striker confirmed his departure through a post on Instagram after spending four seasons with the Spanish club.“After four years full of challenges and hard work, it’s time to move on,” said Lewandowski.“I leave with…
Queen Elizabeth made Prince Harry crack a smile at a military parade in 2006. An old royal photograph of the Queen is back in the limelight due to the emotional warmth captured in the image. This heartwarming moment is said to be taken when Prince Harry graduated from his military training school in 2006.During the…
Renovating their English countryside home, Robert and Betty Fooks unearthed a 17th-century coin hoard. Image Credit: Gemini Imagine that you’re browsing through Zillow as you dream of the ideal “fixer-upper” with character. Then you find yourself in a historical house situated in the English countryside. You grab some axes to push down the foundation floor…
Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried’s latest film, ‘The Housemaid,’ was a big hit worldwide and received raving reviews from critics and netizens alike. While fans had been elated that a sequel was already in the works, many had been impatient about getting to know more about the details of the upcoming film. As per the…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a probe into allegations that foreign nationals of Indian origin voted in the April 23 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, an official said on Saturday. The ECI’s action follows a report submitted by the police after ten foreigners were arrested while attempting to board flights from…
Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson (Agency Image) Virat Kohli has spoken candidly about the growing presence of cameras around players during the Indian Premier League, admitting that the constant monitoring during practice sessions has become uncomfortable and intrusive. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru star said players should be allowed to prepare in peace without every movement…
A chance discovery in Poland in 1933 revealed a prehistoric settlement. This ancient site, preserved for over two thousand years, showcased advanced urban planning and engineering. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Historical narratives at their very best rarely originate within the controlled confines of a lab or museum. Often, they occur purely by chance and the…