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In 1882, unique tortoise brought to South Atlantic island of St Helena, today scientists claim world's oldest-known terrestrial animal holds clues for youthful, death defying lifeScientists have studied Jonathan the tortoise to explore the secrets of the animal's amazing longevity, sequencing his genome and analysing...- Amitabh Bachchan’s father, poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was Cambridge University scholar, a literary icon. Superstar once said: 'His public presence is greater than mine...'Amitabh Bachchan’s father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, was a celebrated poet who rose to fame with the publication of the poetry book Madhushal...
- Hitler Mussolini narrowly wins mayoral race in Peru a year after joining the leftA small town in Peru has elected a new mayor with the unusual name Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores. The leftist politician obtained 34% of t...
- Public executions in USA: What does Fort Hood firing squad execution mean? When will Pentagon live stream take place?Public executions in USA: Five states currently allow executions by firing squad: Idaho, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Utah. T...
- From a $5 painting with a $50 million asking price to a trove valued at $1.35 billion: Five lucky people who discovered forgotten artworks worth a fortuneUnexpected places and artworks worth millions of dollars! This story may sound unbelievable to those who have never been fortunate enough t...
- IND vs WI 2nd T20I: Samson-Sooryavanshi dilemma resurfaces as India eye 2-0 lead against West IndiesSanju Samson's recent performances have caused concern for the Indian cricket team ahead of their upcoming match. The team management is co...
- Shreyas Iyer breaks into T20I top 10 at career-best No. 7; Gill retains ODI top spotShreyas Iyer's unbeaten century in the first T20I against the West Indies helped him achieve a career-high ranking. He climbed to seventh p...
- India beat West Indies by eight wickets in first T20India triumphed over the West Indies by eight wickets in the first T20 match held in Lucknow. Captain Shreyas Iyer achieved an impressive c...
- GoT, Harry Potter, Batman & more: The $110 billion Hollywood gold mine Paramount just boughtParamount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery brings some of Hollywood's most valuable franchises under one roof, from Batman, Superman ...
- Harmanpreet Kaur: The records, milestones and achievements that define her India careerHarmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain of the Indian women's cricket team after a remarkable tenure. She is celebrated for numerous a...
- China digs 8,300 metres beneath Xinjiang desert: What is hidden in the desert below?China is accelerating oil and gas exploration in ultra-deep and offshore reserves to strengthen domestic energy supplies amid global market...
- A Connecticut man’s $30 garage-sale purchase turned out to be a rare Chinese treasure. Only 7 exist worldwide. In 2021, it was sold for $722,000At a yard sale in Connecticut, an antiques lover stumbled upon a rare 15th-century Chinese bowl priced at just $35. After sending images to...
- Whales survived brink of extinction in 19th and 20th centuries but then comes the biggest mystery yet to be solvedCarcasses have been washing ashore around the gulf city of Puerto Madryn, including near the central waterfront where they alarm residents ...
- I personally would like Rohit to have more ODI hundreds than his age: Sunil GavaskarSunil Gavaskar shared his thoughts on Rohit Sharma's recent 92-run performance against the West Indies. He expressed disappointment as Shar...
- KL Rahul completes 10,000 international runs, marks milestone with explosive ton in 3rd WI ODIKL Rahul achieved the milestone of 10,000 international runs during the third ODI against West Indies. After a shaky start, he scored a rem...
- Shubman Gill’s 223 powers India to record 406-run chase, series triumphShubman Gill scored an unbeaten 223, leading India to their highest successful ODI chase against the West Indies. India chased down the set...
- In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated Boulder Dam on Colorado River, now Hoover Dam at Arizona-Nevada border is part of feud between states due to climate changeColorado River system has about 60 million acre-feet of reservoir storage capacity, more than four times its average annual natural flow of...
- The last Wazwan cooks? Kashmir's wedding feast faces a generational shiftAs autumn arrives in Kashmir, traditional chefs prepare the multi-course Wazwan for weddings. Ghulam Nabi Baba, a Wazwan chef, has nearly s...
- In 2014, Anne Hathaway purchased a $3.6 million California country home. The 1906 Swiss-inspired property has alpine wood interiors, stone fireplace and music roomAnne Hathaway's stunning country residence in California, once the home of Yves Saint Laurent, is a testament to her refined aesthetic. The...
- A shopper bought a painting for just a few dollars at a thrift shop in 2024. Experts later linked it to Frans David Oerder, with its value reaching $120,000A painting purchased for under £30 at a thrift store was later valued at up to £18,000. The artwork, created by Frans David Oerder, capture...
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