In 1969, a fossil hunter followed an eroded gully in northern Kenya: It revealed ancient skull fragments and helped establish Koobi Fora as one of the world’s most important fossil sitesThe 1969 fossil discovery by Richard Leakey and H. Mutua at Koobi Fora, Kenya, initially speculated to belong to an early Homo species, has...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
In 1950, peat cutters digging for fuel in Denmark uncovered a remarkably preserved body: It became Tollund Man and transformed the study of bog preservationIn 1950, Denmark's peat cutters made a groundbreaking discovery with the unearthing of Tollund Man, an Iron Age body in exceptional conditi...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
India boxers punch their way to 12-medal haul in CzechiaIndian boxers showcased exceptional talent at the 56th Grand Prix Usti nad Labem, securing a remarkable 12 medals, including eight golds, a...
21 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Scientists discover a hidden underground lake that may be the largest on EarthLargest underground lake on Earth: Scientists have unearthed a colossal underground thermal lake, dubbed Lake Neuron, in southern Albania's...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
South Africa hold Czechs 1-1, keep World Cup knockout dream aliveDuring a hard-fought battle in Atlanta, South Africa and the Czech Republic ended their clash in a 1-1 stalemate. Teboho Mokoena's late pen...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Mexico edge South Korea 1-0, become first team to qualify for FIFA World Cup knockout stageMexico secured a 1-0 victory over South Korea, becoming the first nation to advance to the World Cup knockout stage and guaranteeing top sp...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
Quote of the day by American novelist Nicholas Sparks: 'The emotion that can break your heart is sometimes the one that heals it.' A life lesson on growth through heartbreakNicholas Sparks' novel 'At First Sight' delves into love's dual nature. The story highlights how the emotion that causes deep pain can also...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
Tokenised gold: A new way to invest in gold or a risky bet? What Indian investors need to know before investingTokenised gold is emerging as a new investment option in India. It uses blockchain to represent physical gold digitally. Investors can trad...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Gold rush missed: Can India dig its way out of import dependence?India's significant gold imports, exceeding 800 tonnes in 2024 while producing only 2 tonnes, highlight a missed opportunity. Learning from...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Which city is known as the world's gold capital? The historic gold discovery that changed an entire world’s futureJohannesburg, known as the "Gold Capital of the World" or "eGoli," rose to prominence after a significant gold discovery in 1886. This spar...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Sebi revamps ETF trading rules, introduces dynamic price bands from SeptemberSebi has introduced a new framework for ETFs, replacing fixed price bands with dynamic limits and revising base price calculations. The cha...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Gold jumps over 2% as US-Iran peace deal boosts bullion demandGold and silver prices surged over 2% on MCX after a US-Iran peace framework eased inflation fears and lowered rate-hike expectations. Fall...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Organised jewellers seen sustaining growth despite 80% surge in gold prices: NuvamaIndia's jewellery sector anticipates strong growth. Weddings and festivals are driving demand, even with high gold prices. Retailers report...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: South Korea defeat Czechs to make strong startSouth Korea secured a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in their World Cup opener, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the late winner. ...
12 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Egypt’s Atlantis? Archaeologists discover 2000-year-old lost underwater city with gold, silver and a hidden templeA lost Egyptian city, Thonis-Heracleion, submerged over 2,000 years ago, is yielding spectacular treasures. Archaeologists found gold jewel...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
In 1906, archaeologists clearing the ruins of Hattusa uncovered thousands of clay tablets: And a lost Hittite empire finally found its voiceArchaeologists unearthed 10,000 clay tablets at Hattusa, the Hittite capital. These ancient writings provided a direct voice for the Hittit...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
1,700-year-old Roman gold ring discovered in England by former soldier during metal-detecting tripA former soldier unearthed a rare Roman gold ring in southwest England. The 1,700-year-old artefact features the goddess Victoria. Experts ...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST