In 1985, a professional diver exploring the Calanques found a submerged prehistoric cave hidden for millennia |

An astonishing underwater cave, discovered by diver Henri Cosquer in 1985 off the French Riviera, reveals over 500 Palaeolithic artworks dating back 19,000-27,000 years. Think of the sensation of diving into the clean blue water of the French Riviera, surrounded by the rocky cliffs of the Calanques. This is generally a place where tourists either…

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The hidden ecosystem in your laundry: Why your washing machine might be making your clothes smelly |

Your washing machine, surprisingly, is a breeding ground for odour-causing microbes. Modern cold washes allow bacteria and oils to accumulate, forming resilient biofilms that cling to clothes. These biofilms metabolise residues, releasing unpleasant smells. It is a common modern frustration. You pull a fresh load of laundry out of the machine, expecting that crisp, sun-dried…

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IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s revenge reads 6,6,6,6; Praful Hinge taken apart in 24-run over | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a fiery response to Praful Hinge, turning their earlier clash on its head in dramatic fashion during the IPL 2026 encounter between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The last time the two faced off, Hinge had completely dominated the contest. He dismissed Sooryavanshi for a golden…

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‘Why are there not 36, 38 or 40 cases against Mamata?’ Rahul says BJP’s real fight with Congress not TMC in Bengal | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday intensified his attack on the Centre during the West Bengal assembly election campaign, questioning why chief minister Mamata Banerjee has not faced multiple criminal cases despite serious corruption charges linked to the Trinamool Congress (TMC). He asked why there are not ’36, 38 or 40 cases’ against…

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Continue with human touch amid digital push, banks told

PUNE: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that banks should continue to have a human interface while serving the customers despite the massive continuing thrust on digitisation.“Digitisation should happen. It brings in greater inclusivity. But as this digitisation is happening we should ask ourselves whether we are getting distant from our customer base,”…

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In 1850, a local Orcadian surveyed a storm-battered shoreline and accidentally discovered a Neolithic village hidden for millennia |

A remarkable Neolithic village, Skara Brae, was unearthed by a storm in 1850. This ancient settlement, older than the Pyramids of Giza, offers a unique glimpse into early human life. Some of the greatest discoveries start not in libraries or laboratories but in the atmosphere. It was during the winter of 1850 when a huge…

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