In 1963, 23-year-old hiker threw his backpack into an Austrian glacier crevasse to survive; 63 years later, melting ice returned his lost belongingsIn 1963, a 23-year-old hiker threw his backpack into a crevasse on Austria’s Sulztalferner glacier after falling during a dangerous mountai...
30 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Rakhi rush: Quick commerce sees surge in orders as gifting goes premiumQuick commerce platforms saw a sharp rise in Raksha Bandhan orders, driven by last-minute shopping and growing demand for premium gifts. Ra...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
This Italian city was founded by Spartans in 706 BC. Now it is building Europe’s first sea sanctuary for dolphinsTaranto is pioneering a groundbreaking sea-based sanctuary dedicated to dolphins that have been held in captivity. This innovative refuge r...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
In 1961, two Wisconsin fishing buddies vanished without a trace but now the mystery of their haunting disappearance has been solvedIn 1961, two Wisconsin fishing buddies vanished without a trace but now the mystery of their haunting disappearance has been solved. Ronald...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
CJI Surya Kant introduces 'Nyaya Setu' and 'Nyay-nomics' at BRICS Plus Legal ForumChief Justice Surya Kant introduced 'Nyaya Setu' and 'Nyay-nomics' at the BRICS Plus Legal Forum. These concepts aim to foster judicial coo...
22 Aug, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Long before modern dice existed, native Americans were already leaving the outcome to chance; here's how they did it before anyone elseArchaeological discoveries across North America have unveiled ancient bone fragments that are believed to be dice, dating back more than 12...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” — a powerful life lesson on nature, curiosity, responsibility, conservation and why we rarely protect what we have never learned to truly see, from the legendary broadcaster known for bringing the hidden world of wildlife into millions of homesQuote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” highlights a fundamental truth about...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
A Byzantine royal ship sank off Croatia in the 7th century, 1300 years later it was discovered with 600 grams of gold including a gold ring linked to emperor HeracliusA 1,300-year-old shipwreck off Croatia's Mljet island revealed over 600 grams of gold. This significant discovery includes a signet ring po...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Moving back to India? What NRIs need to know about US tax obligationsFrom RSUs to retirement accounts, what returning Indians must settle before—and after—they land. The first thing to understand is that immi...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
A 2023 study wanted to find out what really happens when you flip a fair coin; after 350,757 tosses, researchers found that it often lands on the same side it startedA massive experiment revealed coin flips favor the starting side slightly. This finding confirmed a physics model's prediction about coin t...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
18-year-old student working as a labourer finds nearly Rs 100 crore gold treasure while digging a sewerBelgium sewage worker gold discovery: An 18-year-old construction workers in Belgium uncovered gold bars, rare coins, nuggets and numbered ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
In 2025, workers dug a drain beneath a reclining Buddha statue in Thailand, widely regarded as one of the country's oldest; they found 33 gold, silver, and bronze treasures hidden for 1,300 yearsWorkers repairing ground near a 1,300-year-old statue found ancient artifacts. These relics were buried since the seventh century and are m...
15 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Tata chair N Chandrasekaran’s exit leaves $120 billion spending ambition in limboTata Group is facing a leadership and strategy reset after N Chandrasekaran’s decision to step down as Tata Sons chairman, putting the cong...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Myntra failed to deliver order, then cancelled without explanation: Customer lost chance to buy 5-gram gold at lower price; consumer court orders Rs 60,000 payoutMyntra has been ordered to pay Rs 50,000 in compensation and Rs 10,000 in litigation costs after a Kurnool consumer court found it failed t...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Metal detectorists found one Bronze Age gold torc in an English field; then unearthed two more, with the rare trio expected to be worth hundreds of thousandsWhile metal detecting in a serene countryside field, two friends stumbled upon three remarkable gold torcs, valued at over $400,000. Dating...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Gold, silver, platinum duty earns govt Rs 10,463 crore since May 13Government collected Rs 10,463 crore in customs duty on precious metal imports. Gold imports generated Rs 10,040 crore, while silver and pl...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Where art thou? From royal silverware to rare watches, what collectors are bidding for nowAs collectors broaden their horizons beyond canvases, Glynda Alves finds that India’s auction houses are witnessing growing demand for item...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST