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- A 1,900-year-old Roman toilet may have finally revealed why ancient concrete lasts for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability is being studied through a 1,900-year-old toilet. This material contains calcite which forms...15 Jul, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- A construction site buried by Mount Vesuvius may have finally explained why Roman concrete lasted for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability, long attributed to luck, is now understood as a result of a sophisticated "hot mixing" proc...11 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
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- Why 2,000-Year-Old Roman Concrete Still Stands While Modern Concrete Falls ApartAncient Roman concrete, unlike modern counterparts, possesses a remarkable self-healing capability. Researchers discovered that a "hot mixi...20 Feb, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
- Italy-India ready for partnership in a new eraItaly’s Ambassador to India, Antonio Enrico Bartoli, outlines how both countries are expanding cooperation through a new strategic plan cov...01 Dec, 2025, 01.08 PM IST
- Negotiations on a Ukraine ceasefire enter third day in Saudi Arabia with renewed US-Ukraine talksNegotiations between U.S., Russian, and Ukrainian officials in Riyadh continue, aiming at a partial ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict. Whil...25 Mar, 2025, 06.01 PM IST
- US-Russia negotiations on Ukraine likely to continue but nothing yet planned, Kremlin saysU.S. and Russian officials continue to discuss a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine, with technical negotiations ongoing. Despite partial ceasef...25 Mar, 2025, 05.25 PM IST
- Pro-Palestinian protests loom ahead of first day of Democratic conventionThousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday to oppose the Biden administrat...20 Aug, 2024, 07.14 AM IST
- Internal blast probably breached Ukraine dam, experts say (cautiously)Ukrainian officials blamed Russia for the failure, noting that Moscow's military forces - which have repeatedly struck Ukrainian infrastruc...07 Jun, 2023, 11.03 AM IST
- Sexual harassment allegations against WFI chief could not be proved: SourcesWrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has not been found guilty of sexual harassment by the oversight com...13 Apr, 2023, 09.36 PM IST
- Russian oligarchs' yachts seized in Europe, others harbouring in MaldivesThe yachts arrived in the tropical archipelago off the coast of Sri Lanka after the imposition of severe Western sanctions on Russia in res...03 Mar, 2022, 07.00 PM IST
- Alexei Navalny aides push EU for new Russia sanctionsAides of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said they have pushed the EU to sanction prominent members of President Vladimir Putin's circ...09 Feb, 2021, 04.40 PM IST
- Moonshine Meadery wants to introduce drinkers to the oldest alcoholic beverageThe high-alcohol meads are sold in winelike bottles, while the low-ABV variants are marketed and bottled like beer.12 Nov, 2017, 12.09 PM IST
- Over 75 hurt in London theatre ceiling collapseThe ceiling of a packed 112-year-old theatre in the heart of London collapsed last night during a popular show injuring 76 people.20 Dec, 2013, 10.39 AM IST
- Anti-bribery investigations: Won’t tolerate any violation, says WalmartThe company said it was in the process of implementing a number of specific, concrete actions to strengthen its compliance programme in Ind...20 Nov, 2012, 03.59 AM IST
- Belfast tempts travellers with its architecture and cultureBelfast has emerged from the shadow of sectarian troubles to tempt travellers with its history and architecture, cuisine and culture.16 Oct, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Hungarian rhapsodyBudapest is a fascinating mix of architecture, culture and cuisine, with the Danube providing a serene, stately thread of connectivity.26 Oct, 2006, 12.08 AM IST
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