In 1934, a chemist pulled a sticky polymer into a thread, and nylon moved toward everyday lifeIn a twist of fate, a humble lab experiment by chemist Julian Hill in the 1930s turned a sticky substance into a global phenomenon. What st...
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UK police review race plan amid anger over treatment of student stabbed by Indian-origin manBritish police chiefs are reviewing anti-racism guidance following outrage over the treatment of a white student, who was handcuffed as he ...
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Quote of the day by ‘Father of Tragedy’ Aeschylus: ‘If you pour oil and vinegar into the same vessel, you would call them…’ Timeless lesson on toxic friendships, conflicts and harmony by Greek playwrightQuote of the day: Widely regarded as the “Father of Tragedy,” Aeschylus transformed Greek drama into a powerful art form exploring justice,...
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Pakistan minister Khawaja Asif says 'we will take it to Kolkata', pushes 'false flag' narrative after Rajnath Singh's stern warningPakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned India of a strong response to any misadventure, saying Islamabad could target Kolkata if pr...
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22 Oct, 2023, 10.51 AM IST
Manipur viral video: CoTU to begin intense stirsThe Committee on Tribal Unity Sadar Hills (CoTU) has announced plans to launch intense agitation from July 24 in response to the government...
22 Jul, 2023, 10.09 PM IST
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Non-completion of courses, repeated stirs concern for FTII: Rajyavardhan Singh RathoreHe said that there had been several reported incidents of faculty being threatened, late-night parties, theft of valuable equipment by stud...
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Gujjars continued their agitation by blocking several key rail and road routes for the 10th consecutive day today even as cracks seem to ha...
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