Frozen in time: How an unfinished Pompeii worksite just solved the 2,000-year mystery of Roman concrete |

A discovery at an unfinished Pompeii construction site reveals Roman concrete’s resilience wasn’t a lost secret but a result of hot mixing. Image Credits: An unfinished Pompeian construction site reveals ancient Roman building technology Fig 1 The resilience of Roman concrete has been considered one of those miracles lost from history for decades. Whereas most…

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Ronaldo injury rules him out of Portugal squad, Martinez says World Cup is ‘not at risk’ | Football News

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP/PTI) Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of Portugal’s squad for the upcoming pre-FIFA World Cup friendlies, as head coach Roberto Martinez named his side on Friday.Portugal are scheduled to face Mexico national football team on March 28 at the Azteca Banorte Stadium, followed by a clash against the United States men’s national…

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BCCI’s ACU serves notice to Romi Bhinder, seeks explanation for dugout phone use | Cricket News

Romi Bhinder has been asked to give an explanation to the BCCI’s ACU in 48 hours. (Image credit: X) MUMBAI: The mobile phone controversy involving Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder has escalated.On Monday, as part of its investigation, the BCCI‘s Anti-Corruption Unit served a notice to Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder for using a mobile…

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Jasprit Bumrah’s A+ exit leaves Rs 2 cr gap, BCCI may revisit pay structure | Cricket News

New Delhi: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) last month removed the A+ category from its players’ retainership system, citing there weren’t enough candidates to qualify for the gradation. However, TOI understands that the board may be compelled to revisit the valuation structure of the existing gradation of contracts to ensure consistent-performing players don’t lose money…

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