Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday saw three over-enthusiastic fans run into the ground to touch Virat Kohli’s feet. In what was a major security lapse despite the presence of many personnel, the intrusion happened in the 18th over just before … Read more
A sample from asteroid Bennu, delivered to Earth by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission in 2023, has revealed a collection of molecules and minerals that play a fundamental role in biological processes. Organic compounds such as amino acids, nucleobases, and ammonia, along with minerals formed in saltwater, have been identified. The findings suggest that the necessary conditions … Read more
File image of Virat Kohli.© AFP Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket in December last year. He called time on his career after scalping 537 Test wickets, the second-most by any Indian bowler. Apart from this, the off-spinner picked 156 ODI wickets and 72 in T20Is. What made Ashwin special was his evolving … Read more
File photo of Ravichandran Ashwin wife Prithi Narayanan© BCCI Ravichandran Ashwin is not only a spin great. But he is a thinker. A strategist. A motivator. In his early days. The young Ashwin was one bowlers who never shied away from trying out variations in his bowling. so much so that even the … Read more
New Delhi: A new four-part docuseries takes a deep dive into the gruesome 1994 murders of O.J. Simpson’s ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. The former football star was found not guilty by a jury in the 1995 trial, despite the public sentiment against him. In a civil trial in 1997, Simpson … Read more
A space rock named 2024 PT5, resembling the size of a school bus, lingered near Earth for almost two months last year. The asteroid, which returned in January and passed safely at a distance of 1.1 million miles, is believed to have originated from the moon. New research suggests it may have been ejected from … Read more
A small near-Earth asteroid, 2024 PT5, has sparked interest among scientists due to its potential lunar origins. Discovered in August 2024, the object remained near Earth for several months before resuming its orbit around the Sun. Measuring approximately 10 meters in width, the asteroid is believed to have been ejected from the Moon thousands of … Read more
Researchers have achieved a milestone in quantum computing by integrating 1,024 silicon-based quantum dots with digital and analog on-chip electronics, all operating at cryogenic temperatures below 1 Kelvin. This innovation is expected to advance the development of scalable quantum computing systems, which have long faced challenges in balancing scalability, performance, and energy efficiency. The integration … Read more
Tilak Varma once again proved his mettle under pressure, guiding his team to a thrilling victory with a match-winning knock of 72 off 55 balls in Chennai. Chasing a target of 166, Tilak showcased maturity, anchoring the innings and ensuring his side crossed the finish line against England in the second T20I. Reflecting … Read more
Top-order batter Tilak Varma believes India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav giving him the number three position has been the turning point of his batting career in the shortest format. Since his debut in August 2023, Tilak has been one of the best young performers for India in the format, especially in the last … Read more
A chilling X-ray scan displaying calcified parasites embedded throughout a patient’s body has gone viral on social media. The image, shared by emergency room doctor Sam Ghali, shows what he described as one of the “most insane X-rays” he’s encountered, with the patient’s torso dotted by countless oblong shapes resembling a hailstorm. Dr Ghali said … Read more
Archaeologists in Cambridgeshire have uncovered a Roman-era cemetery containing a unique burial involving liquid gypsum. The central grave, believed to belong to a high-status individual, was found encased in a stone coffin with gypsum poured around the body. This practice, though documented in Roman times, remains poorly understood. The gypsum, which often preserved organic materials … Read more