TMC rift deepens: Rebel faction locks Kolkata party office, stakes claim over symbol and fundsA fierce internal battle erupted within the Trinamool Congress as a rebel faction, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, seized control of the party's...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
In football-mad Kolkata, one lane becomes World Cup centralKolkata's Beniatola area has transformed a humble lane into 'FIFA Gully', a vibrant testament to the city's deep-rooted football passion. G...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
After Cristiano Ronaldo’s knockout breakthrough, spotlight turns to Lionel Messi as Argentina face Cape VerdeCristiano Ronaldo's World Cup knockout goal sets the stage for Lionel Messi. Argentina, heavily favored, faces an underdog Cape Verde side ...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Pakistan alleges, yet again, India making efforts to control riversPakistan has strongly refuted India's alleged attempts to control rivers, particularly the Indus basin, by treating water as a "strategic a...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Haaland's late strike lifts Norway past Ivory Coast into WC Round of 16Norway secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, thanks to a late winner from Erling Haaland...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
An island of colorblind people: Around 1775, just 20 people survived a Pacific typhoon, and one rare mutation still affects the vision of many descendants todayA remote Micronesian island, Pingelap, is home to a unique genetic condition where a significant portion of its population experiences comp...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
A 2,000-year-old scroll buried by Vesuvius has finally given up its ancient secretsScientists have finally uncovered hidden words from the ancient Herculaneum scrolls using AI technology. Buried by Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
A frozen Arctic grave held its secret for 181 years until DNA revealed four more sailors from Franklin's doomed expeditionDNA science is finally putting names to the lost crew of the 1845 Franklin expedition. A recent study identified four more sailors, bringin...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
The world's most remote inhabited island has an asthma mystery; scientists traced it to just two settlers who arrived in 1817A remote island, Tristan da Cunha, has become a vital natural laboratory for asthma research. Due to its isolated population descended from...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Israel government recognises Armenian genocide in rebuke to TurkeyThe Israeli government on Sunday unanimously recognised the massacres of Armenians during World War I as genocide, a move widely seen as a ...
28 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: "A scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections,—a mere heart of..." - Inspiring lessons from English naturalist Charles Darwin on objectivity, critical thinking, overcoming confirmation bias, and becoming wiser every dayQuote of the Day by the legendary Charles Darwin reminds us that the pursuit of truth demands intellectual honesty above personal preferenc...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
FIFA World Cup: Cape Verde extend World Cup fairytale to set up Argentina meetingCape Verde's incredible World Cup debut continues as they secured a 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia, propelling them into the knockout stages...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake jolts southern Philippines' MindanaoA powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Friday. The tremor originated at a depth of 29 kilometer...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Transfer of Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka another 'historic dark chapter' of Congress rule: BJPThe BJP has sharply criticised the Congress, labeling the 1974 transfer of Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka as a "historic dark chapter" th...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Five cows abandoned on a remote island for 130 years survived against the odds, and their DNA revealed whyScientists uncover hidden history of abandoned cows: A tale of survival unfolded on Amsterdam Island, where five abandoned cattle in 1871 d...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Passport not proof of citizenship? The 2,500-year-old history behind the travel documentA recent government clarification in India, stating passports aren't conclusive proof of citizenship, has ignited interest in the document'...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Lost world of birds and frogs: Scientists open a million-year-old cave time capsule in New Zealand, where 12 bird species and four frogs reveal a lost world reshaped by volcanoes and climate long before humans arrivedA remarkable fossil discovery in a New Zealand cave has unveiled a lost world of ancient birds and frogs, dating back one million years. Th...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST