In 1971, historian Alexander McKee led a dive that uncovered the remains of the Tudor ship, the Mary Rose, buried in Solent mud. This remarkable find, preserved for centuries, yielded thousands of artifacts offering insights into 16th-century life. Image Credit: Mary Rose Trust, via Wikimedia Commons History is not just neatly stored in books lined…
After a grueling 16-year quest, Mel Fisher’s relentless pursuit culminated in the monumental 1985 discovery of the Spanish galleon Atocha. Beneath the Florida Keys’ treacherous waters, his team unearthed a “silver reef” of immense value, estimated at $400 million. “Today is the day.” Sixteen years, to be precise, Mel Fisher woke up hearing those exact…
Strong indirect tax collections work well for government finances, especially at a time when the economy is facing global headwinds. (AI image) India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose to a record high of Rs 2.43 lakh crore in April 2026. The number assumes greater significance in the backdrop of the Middle East…
Ayush Shetty (BWF/Badminton Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s march into the semifinals of the Thomas Cup has been powered not just by performance but by growing belief, with young shuttler Ayush Shetty declaring that the team – champion in 2022 – is confident of going the distance and reclaiming the title.Having sealed India’s emphatic 3-0 quarterfinal…
The University of Chicago on Friday said it has conferred its prestigious Alumni Award for Professional Achievement to India’s former chief economic adviser Krishnamurthy V Subramanian.Subramanian is the first Indian economist to receive the honour since its inception in 1941, placing him in an elite global cohort that includes Nobel laureates and intellectual giants such…
Rajasthan Royals’ Yashasvi Jaiswal (ANI Photo) Yashasvi Jaiswal added another stunning entry to his growing IPL record book with a six off the very first ball against Delhi Capitals in Jaipur. Facing Mitchell Starc, the left-hander made an immediate statement.Starc began short and in the slot, and Jaiswal was quick to react. Hanging back, he…
Shimla has seen twin success stories this year as identical sisters Avisha Syal and Sirisha Syal from Auckland House School for Girls topped the ICSE Class 10 examination. Avisha scored 99.4 per cent, while Sirisha followed closely with 99.2 per cent.Speaking to PTI, the sisters shared their reaction soon after the results were announced. They…
MPESB PAT admit card 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has formally released the admit card for the Pre Agriculture Test (PAT) 2026. The exam is scheduled to be held on May 8, 2026. The PAT 2026 test serves as an important gateway for applicants wishing to join courses in agriculture and related…
Wall Street moved higher on Friday and edged closer to fresh record highs as strong quarterly earnings from Apple, Estee Lauder and other companies lifted sentiment while a mild retreat in oil prices offered additional support.The S&P 500 rose 0.6 per cent, extending gains after closing at an all-time high on Thursday. The Dow Jones…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The much-hyped face-off between Mitchell Starc and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi turned into an anti-climax as Kyle Jamieson stole the early spotlight in the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals at Jaipur on Friday.With anticipation building around Starc’s first appearance of the season and his duel…
