PC: National Endowment for the Humanities Before smartphones, spreadsheets, or even written alphabets as we know them, the Inca appear to have managed information in a way that still feels surprisingly advanced. Their system, known as quipu, used knotted cords and colour-coded strings to store records across a vast empire. It was long thought to…
NEW DELHI: As Puducherry heads into assembly polls, the numbers tell a compelling story — one where women voters outnumber men, potentially shaping the electoral outcome in a decisive way. According to the final electoral rolls, the Union Territory has a total of 9,44,211 voters across 30 constituencies. Of these, 5,00,477 are women, compared to…
The ongoing Iran–US–Israel conflict has dealt a severe blow to Iran’s top leadership, with a series of high-profile killings targeting the country’s political and military command structure. While US President Donald Trump has claimed the war has effectively led to a “regime change,” Tehran has moved quickly to replace key figures and maintain continuity in…
LUCKNOW: A full-scale emergency was declared at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSIA) on Monday evening after an Air India Express flight operating from Bagdogra to Delhi issued a Mayday call mid-air following suspected smoke inside the aircraft.The flight, IX 1523, was cruising at 36,000 feet above Ghaghara river in Ambedkar Nagar district at…
The upcoming Artemis II mission is shaping up to be one of those moments people remember for years. Not just because of the technology or the return to deep space, but because of who is on board. Among the four astronauts preparing for launch is Christina Koch, a name already familiar in spaceflight circles. She…
A Florida man has gone viral after riding his horse through a Chick-fil-A drive-through, leaving staff stunned.Felipe Delamora shared a video of the unusual visit, filmed on March 21, showing himself on horseback as he passed through the drive-through lane of the fast food restaurant. The clip was recorded from his glasses and went viral…
US Marine who lost both his legs in Afghanistan now catches child abusers from his computer through his ‘Geek’ team of digital forensic experts. Justin Gaertner, a resident of Florida’s Pasco County, joined the US Marine Corps straight out of high school and was deployed to Afghanistan. In 2010, he was severely injured by an…
Archaeologists in Switzerland have discovered an astonishing Roman shipwreck in Lake Neuchâtel. The site is an unexpected treasure of first-century maritime trade. According to Swiss State Media, the discovery of the site occurred in 2024 when drone photography revealed the location, and excavation took place in March 2025 by the Cantonal Office of Archaeology (OARC)….
Second Lady Usha Vance says she is not expected to agree with her husband JD Vance on all issues. Second Lady Usha Vance opened up about her disagreement with Vice President JD Vance and said she was never expected to be always on the same page with the VP. “I’m not his staffer. I’m not…
US President Donald Trump once again talked against birthright citizenship, arguing that the policy was originally intended for “the babies of slaves” and is now being misused by wealthy foreigners seeking US citizenship for their children.In the post on Truth Social, Trump criticised the practice of so-called “birth tourism,” claiming that people from countries like…