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Scientists found an 8-year-old Neanderthal child in a Belgian cave, and the molar DNA found is said to be the oldest human genetic code ever sequenced, turning one hillside into a rare window on our deep pastA young Neanderthal girl, the "Scladina child," unearthed in Belgium, has revolutionized our understanding of these ancient relatives. Her ...- Made in India, deployed abroad: The expanding map of India's arms exportsIndia's defence exports are soaring, with deals for BrahMos missiles with Vietnam and Indonesia signaling a significant shift. This surge, ...
- 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...
- Venice may hike visitor entry fee to €50 to curb overtourismVenice's new mayor, Simone Venturini, proposes a significant hike in the city's controversial entrance fee, potentially reaching €50 on pea...
- Assam CM Himanta writes to PM Modi on historic milestone, credits him for transforming state's destinyAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his record tenure. Sarma presented a letter from Ass...
- Quote of the day by The Alchemist writer Paulo Coelho: 'Human beings can withstand a week without water, two weeks without food, many years of homelessness, but not loneliness. It is the worst of all tortures' - lessons on emotional cost of isolation by Eleven Minutes and Wept authorPaulo Coelho's quote from Eleven Minutes states that loneliness is a more profound suffering than physical deprivation. He argues that whil...
- India, Italy to launch maritime security format, anti-terror finance task forceIndia and Italy are boosting ties. A new task force will fight terror financing. Maritime security cooperation is also planned to ensure sa...
- At 15, Louis Braille began transforming a military night code into the reading system now used worldwideLouis Braille transformed a military code into a revolutionary reading system for the blind. His 6-dot system, developed in Paris, allowed ...
- 'India, Italy signed critical MoUs in various sectors,' says MEA Secy (West)India and Italy elevated their Strategic Partnership to a Special Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Modi's visit, signing key agr...
- In the 1750s, well diggers broke into a buried Roman Villa near Herculaneum: What looked like charcoal turned out to be ancient booksEighteenth-century workers in Herculaneum unearthed a unique Roman library preserved by the 79 CE Vesuvius eruption. These carbonized papyr...
- In 1978, a routine roadwork project in Mexico City exposed a colossal Aztec monument hidden beneath the streets for centuriesRoutine work in Mexico City unearthed a massive stone carving of the goddess Coyolxauhqui. This find in 1978 proved crucial. It led to exte...
- Read a book and cut 4 days from jail sentence: Actor Madhavan shares a fascinating prison reform rule where inmates get second chancesA Brazilian prison reform initiative allows inmates to reduce sentences by reading and reflecting on books. Actor R Madhavan highlighted th...
- Lucknow named UNESCO Creative City for its rich culinary heritageLucknow has been recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. This prestigious designation celebrates the city's rich culinary herit...
- US walks out on UNESCO 2 years after rejoining — what prompted the exit and what the fallout could look likeThe United States is set to withdraw from UNESCO once more in December 2026. This decision follows concerns about the agency's alleged anti...
- Meghalaya govt pushes for UNESCO focus on living root bridgesThe Meghalaya government is actively pursuing UNESCO recognition for its unique living root bridges, structures born from indigenous knowle...
- SEVENTEEN set to perform at UNESCO Youth Forum: When and Where to watch the live streamingSEVENTEEN, the internationally celebrated K-pop group is poised for a significant presence at the UNESCO Youth Forum, where they will not o...
- What is International Day for Remembrance of Slave Trade and its Abolition and why is it observed?UNESCO-led "The Slave Route" analyses and study the causes, methods, and consequences of the slave trade. But why is it observed on August ...
- HRD minister Smriti Irani conveys Indian solidarity with FranceIndia today expressed solidarity with the people and government of France as Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani attended a ma...
- Nomination of "Delhi's Imperial Capital Cities" not withdrawnUnion Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said the Government has not withdrawn the nomination of "Delhi's Imperial Capital Cities" to the UNESC...
- Strategy to preserve heritage and traditional knowledge essential: Irina BokovaOne of Unesco's core roles is to coordinate the efforts of the international community, liaise with member states, as well as security and ...
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