pc: UNESCO World Heritage The landscape around Troy does not immediately suggest a single ancient city preserved in isolation. The ground rises gradually at Hisarlık, a mound shaped less by nature than by repeated human occupation. Stone walls appear beside broken foundations from entirely different eras. Sections of the Earth contain traces of settlements separated…
Oil prices edged higher on Thursday as traders remained cautious ahead of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Oil markets have stayed elevated since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict, with disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route, continuing for 75 days.By 7:05…
Ancient Delphi’s Oracle, once seen as pure spiritualism or political theatre, is now understood through its geology. New research reveals fault lines beneath the temple likely released trance-inducing gases, explaining the Pythia’s prophetic states. Image credits: Wikimedia Commons Delphi’s Temple of Apollo, for many centuries, has served as the greatest representation of ancient Greek spiritualism….
Cannes 2026 has already delivered its share of red-carpet moments with stars putting their best fashion foot forward. One among the starry lineup is Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt.The star returned to the red carpet in two stunning and dramatic looks. While on Day 1 she opted for a peach number, she picked a fairytale insired…
Pisces Horoscope Today, May 14, 2026: Check your bank messages, review subscriptions, and plan next week’s expensesA family mood surrounds you like a soft breeze. There will always be celebrations or social gatherings to attend where you’ll feel included and appreciated. Even if you prefer staying home alone, people will call and send messages so…
CBSE Class XII result 2026 declared, overall pass percentage stands at 85.20% The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the Class XII board examination results for the 2025-26 academic session. The results were announced on May 13, 2026, and made available through the official CBSE website, DigiLocker, UMANG and the National Informatics Centre…
An eastern Chinese special education school has become a center of controversy after it introduced an innovative lesson for teenagers that involves carrying baby dolls around the whole day. The special education school in Jiangsu province allegedly employs the technique in order to make the students more empathic and responsible individuals. On one hand, the…
IPL 2026: RCB vs KKR in Raipur With 13 games remaining in the league stage, LSG and MI are already out of contention for the playoffs. GT and RCB have almost qualified, while SRH would have to do really badly from here on not to make the playoffs. PBKS, too, remain in a good position…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi travelled in a drastically trimmed-down convoy on Wednesday while many of his ministerial colleagues, including home minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh, downsized their carcade by more than half, with fleets of vehicles accompanying VIPs cut down as govt sent out the message that it is willing to…
YouTuber Tyler Oliveira was denied entry into Israel after landing in Tel Aviv on May 12, 2026. He claimed authorities deported him over alleged “anti-Semitic” content linked to his controversial documentary about Jewish communities in New Jersey. Videos from the airport showed Oliveira questioning whether he would clear security while critics confronted him publicly. Streamer…