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"Am I Playing Marbles Here?" Ajit Pawar Snaps At Flood-Hit Farmer's Request
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar sparked a political row on Friday after a video of him snapping at a farmer who questioned him over a loan waiver, in rain-hit Marathwada region, went viral.
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Elusive Pallas' Cat Caught On Camera For First Time In Arunachal
The survey, conducted by WWF-India, also recorded the presence of snow leopard, common leopard, clouded leopard, leopard cat, and marbled cat above 4,200 metres.
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"Hazratbal Shrine Symbol Of Peace": Kiren Rijiju On Vandalism Over Ashoka Emblem
A viral video showed a mob defacing the national emblem on a marble plaque at the shrine, citing that sculpting figures goes against Islamic ethos.
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PM Modi's Gifts For Japanese Counterpart: Moonstone Bowls For Shigeru Ishiba, Pashmina Shawl For His Wife
During his visit, PM Modi gave thoughtful gifts to the Japanese Prime Minister and his spouse.
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After Houston, Michelin-Starred Indian Restaurant 'Musaafer' Opens In New York
Musaafer in Houston, Texas, had won a Michelin star last year. This acclaimed Indian restaurant has just expanded to a second location in Tribeca, New York City.
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Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Ranked Among World's Top 10 Tourist Attractions
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is carved entirely out of white marble, featuring domes, floral mosaics, and reflective pools.
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Trump Appointees Requested More Marble In Fed Building Renovation. It Now Faces Scrutiny
President Donald Trump has looked to the marble finishes and hefty price tag of the Federal Reserve headquarters to claim grounds to fire Chair Jerome Powell.
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Video: Madhya Pradesh Businessman's Taj Mahal-Style House Leaves Internet Mesmerised
A video showing a Taj Mahal-style house in Madhya Pradesh is going viral on social media, not just for its stunning architecture but for its heartwarming intention behind it.
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Why The Victoria Memorial Still Rules Kolkata's Cultural Map
If you are in Kolkata, the Victoria Memorial is not just a backdrop for your holiday pictures. It is where history lovers stop, stare and stay a little longer. But what is it about this white marble giant that still holds the city's attention?
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Mirrors, Marble, And Mud: Desert X Returns To California
The free event, which drew 600,000 visitors in its last edition, sends contemporary art-lovers on a treasure hunt to find works scattered across the Coachella Valley
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2,300-Year-Old Dwarf Statuette from Alexandria Reveals Ptolemaic Art Insights
A 2,300-year-old marble statuette, discovered in Alexandria, Egypt, offers a rare insight into how dwarves were viewed during the Ptolemaic period. Blending Greek and Egyptian artistic traditions, the 4-inch figure portrays a muscular dwarf in motion. This cultural integration highlights the respect for dwarves in Egyptian society, associated with ...
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Explore Chile’s Marble Caves: Turquoise Wonders Sculpted by Nature
Chile’s Marble Caves, located on the shores of General Carrera Lake in the Aysén Region, are extraordinary natural formations shaped over 10,000 to 15,000 years. These caverns, known for their smooth, swirling marble walls, reflect vibrant turquoise hues due to the glacial silt in the water. Originally limestone, the rock underwent metamorphosis...
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Marble Bust Found in Egypt Sparks Debate Over Cleopatra VII’s Depiction
A marble bust discovered beneath a temple wall at Taposiris Magna in Egypt is believed by archaeologist Kathleen Martinez to represent Cleopatra VII. The statue, wearing a royal diadem, has drawn scepticism from experts, with Zahi Hawass suggesting a Roman-era origin instead. Found alongside the bust were 337 coins, oil lamps, a bronze ring, and ot...
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All You Need To Know About Parthenon Marbles, 200-Year-Old Debate Over Them
Talks in London on Tuesday between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis have rekindled hopes of a deal for the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum in 2025.
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18th Century Sculpture Bought For Rs 540 Could Sell For Over Rs 2.68 Crore
A marble bust bought for £5 (around Rs 540) and long used as a doorstop may soon fetch over £2.5 million (Rs 2.68 crore).
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"Am I Playing Marbles Here?" Ajit Pawar Snaps At Flood-Hit Farmer's Request
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar sparked a political row on Friday after a video of him snapping at a farmer who questioned him over a loan waiver, in rain-hit Marathwada region, went viral.
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Elusive Pallas' Cat Caught On Camera For First Time In Arunachal
The survey, conducted by WWF-India, also recorded the presence of snow leopard, common leopard, clouded leopard, leopard cat, and marbled cat above 4,200 metres.
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"Hazratbal Shrine Symbol Of Peace": Kiren Rijiju On Vandalism Over Ashoka Emblem
A viral video showed a mob defacing the national emblem on a marble plaque at the shrine, citing that sculpting figures goes against Islamic ethos.
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PM Modi's Gifts For Japanese Counterpart: Moonstone Bowls For Shigeru Ishiba, Pashmina Shawl For His Wife
During his visit, PM Modi gave thoughtful gifts to the Japanese Prime Minister and his spouse.
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After Houston, Michelin-Starred Indian Restaurant 'Musaafer' Opens In New York
Musaafer in Houston, Texas, had won a Michelin star last year. This acclaimed Indian restaurant has just expanded to a second location in Tribeca, New York City.
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Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Ranked Among World's Top 10 Tourist Attractions
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is carved entirely out of white marble, featuring domes, floral mosaics, and reflective pools.
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Trump Appointees Requested More Marble In Fed Building Renovation. It Now Faces Scrutiny
President Donald Trump has looked to the marble finishes and hefty price tag of the Federal Reserve headquarters to claim grounds to fire Chair Jerome Powell.
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Video: Madhya Pradesh Businessman's Taj Mahal-Style House Leaves Internet Mesmerised
A video showing a Taj Mahal-style house in Madhya Pradesh is going viral on social media, not just for its stunning architecture but for its heartwarming intention behind it.
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Why The Victoria Memorial Still Rules Kolkata's Cultural Map
If you are in Kolkata, the Victoria Memorial is not just a backdrop for your holiday pictures. It is where history lovers stop, stare and stay a little longer. But what is it about this white marble giant that still holds the city's attention?
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Mirrors, Marble, And Mud: Desert X Returns To California
The free event, which drew 600,000 visitors in its last edition, sends contemporary art-lovers on a treasure hunt to find works scattered across the Coachella Valley
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2,300-Year-Old Dwarf Statuette from Alexandria Reveals Ptolemaic Art Insights
A 2,300-year-old marble statuette, discovered in Alexandria, Egypt, offers a rare insight into how dwarves were viewed during the Ptolemaic period. Blending Greek and Egyptian artistic traditions, the 4-inch figure portrays a muscular dwarf in motion. This cultural integration highlights the respect for dwarves in Egyptian society, associated with ...
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Explore Chile’s Marble Caves: Turquoise Wonders Sculpted by Nature
Chile’s Marble Caves, located on the shores of General Carrera Lake in the Aysén Region, are extraordinary natural formations shaped over 10,000 to 15,000 years. These caverns, known for their smooth, swirling marble walls, reflect vibrant turquoise hues due to the glacial silt in the water. Originally limestone, the rock underwent metamorphosis...
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Marble Bust Found in Egypt Sparks Debate Over Cleopatra VII’s Depiction
A marble bust discovered beneath a temple wall at Taposiris Magna in Egypt is believed by archaeologist Kathleen Martinez to represent Cleopatra VII. The statue, wearing a royal diadem, has drawn scepticism from experts, with Zahi Hawass suggesting a Roman-era origin instead. Found alongside the bust were 337 coins, oil lamps, a bronze ring, and ot...
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All You Need To Know About Parthenon Marbles, 200-Year-Old Debate Over Them
Talks in London on Tuesday between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis have rekindled hopes of a deal for the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles from the British Museum in 2025.
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18th Century Sculpture Bought For Rs 540 Could Sell For Over Rs 2.68 Crore
A marble bust bought for £5 (around Rs 540) and long used as a doorstop may soon fetch over £2.5 million (Rs 2.68 crore).
