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India's First Vande Bharat Sleeper Express To Link Delhi And Patna By October
The Vande Bharat Sleeper service comes at a time when travel demand to Bihar surges during festivals such as Diwali and Chhath Puja.
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Visiting Beijing For The First Time? 7 Best Things You Must See
If you want to experience a mix of modern and ancient Chinese cultures, Beijing, the capital city, is the place to be.
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Delhi To Meerut Travel To Reduce To 30 Minutes With Namo Bharat And Meerut Metro
The Namo Bharat, part of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), is designed to offer semi-high-speed connectivity between Delhi and Meerut.
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New Analysis of 1977 Wow! Signal Reveals Stronger Cosmic Mystery
The famous 1977 “Wow!” signal — a mysterious radio burst detected by Ohio’s Big Ear telescope — has been reanalyzed using modern computing techniques. Researchers digitized old telescope records, finding the signal was about four times stronger than first thought, peaking at 250 Janskys. The recalculations also refined its frequency and s...
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Ex-India Star Reveals Sachin Tendulkar's Golden Words, Critiques Modern Day Cricketers: "Spending Time On Phones..."
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has drawn a telling comparison between the cricketers of the modern generation and those from his era.
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MIG 21 - 6 Decades Of Triumphs, Tragedies, And A Legacy To Remember
The MiG-21 trained thousands of fighter pilots, the Bison shot down an US-made F-16 - the first time anywhere a MiG achieved that feat, and, the plane almost single-handedly, dragged India into the modern age of jet fighters.
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Explained: How Excessive Screen Time Affects Your Brain Health
Screens are part of modern life, and blue light cannot be avoided completely. However, balanced use is the key.
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7 Things To Do In Zurich If You Only Have A Short Stopover
If you are looking for a peaceful place to relax, eat well, and take in culture at your own pace, Zurich might just be Switzerland at its most balanced.
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Who Are Delhi's Roads Named After?
So, the next time you ask for directions, don't just look at the map. Look at the names. They'll tell you more than Google ever could.
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Qutub Minar Is More Than Just Old And Tall: These 10 Facts Prove It
From forgotten dynasties to modern Bollywood, these 10 fascinating facts about Delhi's Qutub Minar will make you see the iconic minaret in a whole new light.
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MIT Study Reveals Why Roman Concrete Lasts Thousands of Years
A 2023 study by MIT researchers has shed new light on the lasting strength of Roman concrete, which has supported structures like the Pantheon for nearly 2,000 years. The secret lies in ingredients like pozzolanic volcanic ash and lime clasts, combined using a unique method known as hot mixing. This technique enabled the concrete to heal itself ove...
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Ancient 14,000-Year-Old Solar Storm Revealed as Strongest Ever Recorded in Earth’s History
A massive solar storm struck Earth 14,300 years ago, now confirmed as the most powerful ever recorded. Finnish scientists detected it through carbon-14 spikes in Ice Age tree rings. Over 500 times stronger than the 2003 Halloween Storm, this ancient event redefines solar risk and highlights the growing need to safeguard modern infrastructure agains...
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Why You Need An eSIM For Your Next Trip And How It Will Change The Way You Travel
Tired of swapping SIM cards every time you land? It might be time to switch to an eSIM, the modern travellers best-kept secret.
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Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light (iOS) Review: A Near-Perfect Port for the Small Screen
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, originally released in 2010, has received a modern iOS port courtesy of Feral Interactive. We've spent a few days with Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light and think it is a near-perfect port for iOS, one which promises to become a great avenue to pass the time especially during daily commute.
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PebbleOS-Powered Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 Smartwatches Unveiled; Pre-Orders Go Live
Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 smartwatches that run on open-sourced PebbleOS have been unveiled. They are currently available for pre-order in the US and will start shipping later this year. The Core 2 Duo has a black-and-white display, while the Core Time 2 sports a 64-colour display. They are based on the Pebble 2 and Pebble Time 2, respectively, b...
![Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: Did You Know? [July 27, 2024]](https://c.ndtvimg.com/2023-11/notp8uic_didyouknow_640x480_25_November_23.jpg?downsize=245:163 "Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: Did You Know? [July 27, 2024]")
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India's First Vande Bharat Sleeper Express To Link Delhi And Patna By October
The Vande Bharat Sleeper service comes at a time when travel demand to Bihar surges during festivals such as Diwali and Chhath Puja.
-
Visiting Beijing For The First Time? 7 Best Things You Must See
If you want to experience a mix of modern and ancient Chinese cultures, Beijing, the capital city, is the place to be.
-
Delhi To Meerut Travel To Reduce To 30 Minutes With Namo Bharat And Meerut Metro
The Namo Bharat, part of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), is designed to offer semi-high-speed connectivity between Delhi and Meerut.
-
New Analysis of 1977 Wow! Signal Reveals Stronger Cosmic Mystery
The famous 1977 “Wow!” signal — a mysterious radio burst detected by Ohio’s Big Ear telescope — has been reanalyzed using modern computing techniques. Researchers digitized old telescope records, finding the signal was about four times stronger than first thought, peaking at 250 Janskys. The recalculations also refined its frequency and s...
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Ex-India Star Reveals Sachin Tendulkar's Golden Words, Critiques Modern Day Cricketers: "Spending Time On Phones..."
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has drawn a telling comparison between the cricketers of the modern generation and those from his era.
-
MIG 21 - 6 Decades Of Triumphs, Tragedies, And A Legacy To Remember
The MiG-21 trained thousands of fighter pilots, the Bison shot down an US-made F-16 - the first time anywhere a MiG achieved that feat, and, the plane almost single-handedly, dragged India into the modern age of jet fighters.
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Explained: How Excessive Screen Time Affects Your Brain Health
Screens are part of modern life, and blue light cannot be avoided completely. However, balanced use is the key.
-
7 Things To Do In Zurich If You Only Have A Short Stopover
If you are looking for a peaceful place to relax, eat well, and take in culture at your own pace, Zurich might just be Switzerland at its most balanced.
-
Who Are Delhi's Roads Named After?
So, the next time you ask for directions, don't just look at the map. Look at the names. They'll tell you more than Google ever could.
-
Qutub Minar Is More Than Just Old And Tall: These 10 Facts Prove It
From forgotten dynasties to modern Bollywood, these 10 fascinating facts about Delhi's Qutub Minar will make you see the iconic minaret in a whole new light.
-
MIT Study Reveals Why Roman Concrete Lasts Thousands of Years
A 2023 study by MIT researchers has shed new light on the lasting strength of Roman concrete, which has supported structures like the Pantheon for nearly 2,000 years. The secret lies in ingredients like pozzolanic volcanic ash and lime clasts, combined using a unique method known as hot mixing. This technique enabled the concrete to heal itself ove...
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Ancient 14,000-Year-Old Solar Storm Revealed as Strongest Ever Recorded in Earth’s History
A massive solar storm struck Earth 14,300 years ago, now confirmed as the most powerful ever recorded. Finnish scientists detected it through carbon-14 spikes in Ice Age tree rings. Over 500 times stronger than the 2003 Halloween Storm, this ancient event redefines solar risk and highlights the growing need to safeguard modern infrastructure agains...
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Why You Need An eSIM For Your Next Trip And How It Will Change The Way You Travel
Tired of swapping SIM cards every time you land? It might be time to switch to an eSIM, the modern travellers best-kept secret.
-
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light (iOS) Review: A Near-Perfect Port for the Small Screen
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, originally released in 2010, has received a modern iOS port courtesy of Feral Interactive. We've spent a few days with Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light and think it is a near-perfect port for iOS, one which promises to become a great avenue to pass the time especially during daily commute.
-
PebbleOS-Powered Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 Smartwatches Unveiled; Pre-Orders Go Live
Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2 smartwatches that run on open-sourced PebbleOS have been unveiled. They are currently available for pre-order in the US and will start shipping later this year. The Core 2 Duo has a black-and-white display, while the Core Time 2 sports a 64-colour display. They are based on the Pebble 2 and Pebble Time 2, respectively, b...
