Ancient Egyptians ingeniously utilized a forgotten, high-volume Nile branch, the Khufu Branch, to transport massive pyramid stones. Image credit: Chatgpt If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or history subreddits, you’ve definitely seen the wild theories on how the Great Pyramid of Giza was built. Aliens, lost future civilisations, complicated sound-wave levitation- people will believe…
The Indian summer is notorious for extreme heat, which can become life‑threatening during heat waves when temperatures often exceed 45 degrees Celsius. Each year, certain cities stand out as the hottest due to regional geography and climatic conditions. A look at the top 10 hottest cities in India shows that high temperatures are widespread across…
Pencil marks, composed of graphite flakes, adhere to paper fibers through weak van der Waals interactions. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons A new sheet of paper is a blank canvas, but a microscope shows that it’s a wild, tangled jungle of cellulose fibres. “Every time you drag a pencil across that grid, you’re causing a little…
NEW DELHI: Repolling in West Bengal’s Falta assembly constituency recorded a brisk turnout on Thursday, with more than 74 per cent of voters casting their ballots by 3 pm. Election Commission officials said polling remained peaceful across the constituency, with no reports of violence or disruption during the day.The repoll was ordered after the Election…
Bad dog breath is a common issue for pet owners. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons If you have a dog, you know the exact moment when the honeymoon phase is over. It often happens during a cosy morning cuddle when your furry best friend leans in for a sweet puppy kiss, and you’re hit with a…
A key accused linked to the 2019 Pulwama attack was reportedly shot dead in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, reviving focus on cross-border militancy.An Air India flight from Delhi to Bengaluru suffered a tailstrike during landing, prompting an aircraft inspection and flight disruptions.Satirical online group Cockroach Janta Party had its X account withheld in India, days after it…
FBI shuts down a call center operation in India that was defrauding senior citizens in America in the name of tech support. The FBI in Boston announced that they shut down a call center operation in India after busting a major racket that involved perpetrators from the US, too. The call center operation defrauded hundreds…
The Times Internet Half Marathon 2026 brought together runners from across the country, but the 5K 40–49 male category stood as a reflection of consistency, experience, and years of dedication to fitness and sport. These runners proved that passion for running only grows stronger with time, turning every kilometer into a display of endurance and…
Microscopic squiggles found in 890-million-year-old Canadian reef rocks may represent the oldest animal body fossils, potentially pushing back the origin of animal life by 350 million years. Imagine for a second the first animals to appear on our planet. Most likely, your imagination conjures the image of the so-called Cambrian explosion, which was a mysterious…
The Times Internet Half Marathon 2026 once again brought together inspiring runners from across generations, and the 5K 40–49 female category stood out as a celebration of fitness, determination, and community. These women proved that running is not just about competition; it is about passion, consistency, and inspiring those around you.From family motivation to discovering…