All of Earth’s deepest ocean trenches are located in the Pacific Ocean, a result of intense tectonic plate subduction. Image Credits: Google Gemini As one considers the deepest parts of our planet, it would seem likely that such depths should be distributed randomly around the Earth’s surface, with perhaps some deep abysses located along the…
An ornate Roman pan, unearthed in Staffordshire, offers a unique glimpse into life on the empire’s frontier. Image Credits: Portable Antiquities Scheme from London, England, via Wikimedia Commons The Romans also had their own way of commemorating their travels, even before the invention of digital photography and refrigerator magnets. In 2003, an amateur archaeologist using…
Aditya Dhar’s espionage masterpiece, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’, remains a formidable force at the box office as it enters Day 57. Currently holding the title of the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time, the Ranveer Singh starrer is inching closer to the Rs. 1,150 crore domestic milestone. Three targets now define the endgame for ‘Dhurandhar…
NEW DELHI: Former Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee faced heavy sloganeering at the Calcutta high court on Thursday when she appeared as counsel in a public interest litigation (PIL) concerning alleged post-poll violence following the recently concluded Assembly elections in the state.Dressed in a traditional black advocate’s jacket and white collar-band over her signature white…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s stunning return to form against Kolkata Knight Riders did not just earn applause from fans — it also brought a heartfelt message from IPL great Dwayne Bravo.After Kohli’s unbeaten 105 powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win in Raipur, Bravo walked into the RCB dressing room to personally congratulate the…
At the age of 22, most people are still trying to complete university, secure their first stable job, or decide what they actually want to do in life. That is why the story of Surya Midha has attracted so much global attention. The Indian-origin entrepreneur reportedly became one of the world’s youngest self-made billionaires after…
James Valentine, the Australian musician and radio presenter, passed away last month at the age of 64, through voluntary assisted dying (VAD) after a battle with cancer for two years. Prompting a dialogue on the internet, many tributes poured in to honour his life. For a beloved personality from Sydney, a public memorial will be…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Thursday announced the conduct of Phase III of special intensive revision (SIR) covering 16 states and 3 Union territories. This would not include Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the poll body said.“Election Commission of India has directed the conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in 16…
Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar showered praise on Virat Kohli after the RCB star’s record-breaking century in Raipur, saying that while discussions continue around the rise of the new generation of power-hitters, Kohli has once again proved that the “old generation is still the best.”Virat Kohli produced a stunning comeback after back-to-back ducks, and perhaps…
For decades, stories about billion-dollar company sales have usually followed the same pattern. Founders become wealthy, investors celebrate massive returns, and employees often receive little more than praise for their hard work. Recently, Graham Walker has drawn attention after reportedly sharing $240 million with 540 employees following the sale of Fibrebond Corp. to Eaton in…