Visibility rises, but acceptance remains a challenge for many LGBTQIA+ individuals (Representative Image) NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR: For many LGBTQIA+ Indians, the hardest battle is not always against the law or public prejudice. Sometimes, it begins at home — in a parent’s silence, a sibling’s suspicion, a phone checked without permission, or a marriage proposal presented as … Read more
500-year-old Inca mummies reveal first DNA evidence that European colonists brought smallpox to the Americas. For centuries, everyone has known the story: when European colonizers arrived in the Americas, they brought with them diseases that devastated Indigenous people. Smallpox, especially, was a nightmare: it tore through communities. Historians have described its effects in grim detail. … Read more
Timpanogos Rock Glacier ice discovery From a distance it looks like nothing more than a sprawling pile of rocks high in Utah’s Wasatch Range. But beneath the rubble of Mount Timpanogos is a spectacular hidden reservoir: ice enough to hold some 1.55 million cubic meters of water, which is about 600 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Now, … Read more
Social media influencer Manjeet Kaur died after suffering severe burn injuries (Photo credit: Instagram/@Manjeet kaur) CHANDIGARH: The death of social media influencer Manjeet Kaur, who succumbed to her injuries 54 days after she was allegedly abducted and set on fire, has raised several questions over the circumstances surrounding the attack and the subsequent handling of … Read more
Rahul alleges BJP of discriminatory politics NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a fierce attack on the BJP-led Centre, alleging discrimination against Dalits and criticising the practice of “suddhikaran” as a form of discrimination.Rahul alleged that Dalits continue to face discrimination and violations despite constitutional safeguards, accusing the BJP … Read more
Great Pyramid of Giza can withstand earthquakes remarkably well; ancient Egyptian engineering may hold the answer. The Great Pyramid of Giza isn’t just a relic from a long-lost civilization; it’s a genuine survivor. Originally standing about 146.6 metres tall, with a base measuring approximately 230 metres on each side, it was an enormous engineering undertaking … Read more
‘The Air Force story must be told’ Indian cinema is no stranger to war dramas. From Haqeeqat, Border and LOC Kargil to Shershah, Uri: The Surgical Strike and Sam Bahadur – over the years, the Indian Army’s prowess in wars like Kargil has been told and retold. However, the Indian Air Force’s contribution has largely … Read more
When Manisha Koirala revealed if actresses can really be friends: ‘I don’t understand this high level of insecurities’ Manisha Koirala once opened up about whether real friendship is possible between two actresses during her appearance on the popular chat show. The actress pointed out that unlike male actors, actresses often struggle to form genuine bonds … Read more
The initiative aims to enhance Kapdaganda embroidery by tackling issues related to raw materials (File photo) BHUBANESWAR: From addressing the raw material challenge to creating a pool of trained artisans, the handlooms, textiles & handicrafts department has drawn up a roadmap for the development of Kapdaganda and ensuring that its weavers benefit from the embroidery … Read more
Kapdaganda shawls, a heritage of Dongria Kondhs, gained GI recognition in 2024 (File photo) BHUBANESWAR: Kapdaganda, the distinctive shawl of the Dongria Kondhs, has emerged as a celebrated textile heritage rooted in the community’s deep connection with the Niyamgiri hills.But even as demand for the shawl has grown following its Geographical Indication (GI) recognition in … Read more