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A depiction of Cassiodorus, 1493, from the Nuremberg Chronicles by Michel Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff (Public Domain) War does more than destroy buildings. It can also wipe out knowledge collected over centuries. In Italy during the sixth century, battles across the region damaged cities, schools and libraries that had once been centres of learning.At a…

With the launch of a hydrogen train, India has undoubtedly taken a big leap in the sphere of greener transportation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train. This ushers India into a group of select countries that have hydrogen trains. India’s first hydrogen-powered train has 10 coaches, with the capacity…

Life on Earth isn’t just about the flora and fauna anymore, microplastics have entered the equation deep enough to reach the surface levels of vast oceans that no human has ever seen. Plastic pollution has become a global environmental crisis with an estimated 11 million tons of plastic entering the oceans annually. As larger plastic…

Years after Kaththi and Sarkar became subjects of political discussions, director AR Murugadoss has finally addressed the long-standing speculation surrounding the films. Many believed the two Vijay starrers were designed to strengthen the actor’s political image long before he entered politics. However, Murugadoss has now firmly denied those claims, saying the films were never created…

For many people, a ring is a symbol of love and commitment, or it can be a fashion accessory. However, Vedic astrology believes that the finger on which a ring is worn has a symbolic significance, as each finger is linked to a certain planetary energy. In astrology, it is believed that wearing specific metals…

Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has deferred the introduction of computer-based testing for Group C recruitment examinations until July 2027 following protests by aspirants. The 2026 preliminary examination will now be conducted in offline OMR mode, with revised exam dates, extended application deadlines, and fresh instructions for selecting examination centres….

For those who are retiring in 2026, a list released by International Living’s 2026 Annual Global Retirement Index has revealed the world’s best destinations for retirees looking for nature, affordability, healthcare and good infrastructure. In its 35th edition, the index evaluates nations worldwide on various categories including cost of living, housing, medical, visas and residency,…

The Ministry of Power has released the draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)-III norms, proposing stricter fuel-efficiency standards for passenger vehicles from April 1, 2027. The draft has been put out for public consultation and will replace the existing CAFE-II norms, which are expected to remain in force until March 31, 2027.The proposed regulations will…

PV Sindhu advanced to her first-ever Japan Open semi-final on Friday after former world champion Nozomi Okuhara withdrew due to injury ahead of their women’s singles quarter-final at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.The walkover sends the Indian star into the last four of the BWF Super 750 tournament for the first time in her career. Sindhu…

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the nationwide release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath on or after July 28, after the conclusion of Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra festivities.A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan noted that the film is based on a web series that has already been released on…