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This New Interstellar Object Could Possibly Be The Oldest Comet Ever Seen
A mysterious object, first observed hurtling across the solar system on July 1, has now been identified as "very likely to be the oldest comet ever."
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Farewell Elephant Vatsala: A Century Of Grace Ends In Panna Tiger Reserve
In the stillness of the forest, where the chirping of birds once mingled with her measured footsteps, a void now echoes. Vatsala, the beloved matriarch of Panna Tiger Reserve, passed away on Wednesday at over 100 years old leaving behind a profound s
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Asia's Oldest Elephant Dies At Panna Tiger Reserve
Vatsala, the Asia's oldest female elephant, who earned names -- Dadi Maa, Nani Maa in her life journey of more than 100 years from Kerala to Madhya Pradesh, died at the Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Tuesday.
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Oldest Rock On Earth Confirmed To Be Over 4 Billion Years Old
Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago, during the geological eon known as the Hadean. The name "Hadean" comes from the Greek god of the underworld, reflecting the extreme heat that likely characterized the planet at the time.
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"When A Gust Of Wind Blew...": 80-Year-Old On Skydiving From 10,000 Feet
Speaking exclusively to NDTV, Dr Shraddha Chauhan, the oldest Indian woman to complete a tandem skydive, credited her son for this feat.
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German Weather Station Records Driest First Half Of Year In 13 Decades
A weather station in Potsdam, Germany, one of the world's oldest, has recorded the driest first half of a year since measurements began more than 130 years ago, according to the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).
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"Courage Has No Age": Woman Completes 10,000-Foot Skydive On 80th Birthday
Despite battling vertigo, cervical spondylitis and spinal disc issues, Dr Chauhan took the plunge after taking off from the Narnaul air strip in Haryana.
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92-Year-Old UK Man Jailed For Life Over 1967 Rape And Murder
A 92-year-old British man was on Tuesday jailed for life for a 1967 rape and murder, in the UK's oldest solved cold case.
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Old Delhi Station To Be Renamed? Chief Minister Writes To Railway Minister
The Old Delhi Railway Station is the oldest railway station located in the national capital's Chandni Chowk area.
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Mississippi Man Who Spent Nearly 50 Years On Death Row Executed
A Mississippi man who had been on Death Row for nearly 50 years was executed by lethal injection on Wednesday, one of two executions in the United States this week.
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China’s Dragon Man Skull Found to Belong to Denisovan Lineage
A 146,000-year-old skull discovered in Harbin, China, has been confirmed as Denisovan using ancient DNA and protein analysis. Named “Dragon Man,” the fossil is the most complete Denisovan specimen to date, offering a new understanding of human evolution and Denisovan presence across Ice Age Asia.
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Formula 1: Canada GP To Remain On Calendar Till 2035 Season
The Canadian Grand Prix is the oldest Formula 1 race held outside Europe, with the 54th edition taking place recently since its inaugural run in 1967.
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World’s Oldest Tailored Dress Found in Egyptian Tomb Dates Back Over 5,000 Years
Carbon-dated to 3482–3102 B.C., the Tarkhan Dress is the world’s oldest known tailored garment. Discovered in an Egyptian tomb near Cairo, it offers insights into early textile artistry and everyday life during Egypt’s First Dynasty. Experts believe the linen dress was worn in life before being used in burial, revealing a rare glimpse of anci...
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Qualifier Tatjana Maria Completes Fairytale Run To Queen's Title
In the first women's tournament at Queen's since 1973, Tatjana Maria is the event's first female champion since Russia's Olga Morozova 52 years ago.
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1,500-Year-Old Madaba Mosaic Map Helps Archaeologists Find Lost City Of Tharais In Jordan
Recognised as the oldest surviving cartographic depiction of the Holy Lands, the Madaba Mosaic Map was crafted during the reign of Emperor Justinian.
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This New Interstellar Object Could Possibly Be The Oldest Comet Ever Seen
A mysterious object, first observed hurtling across the solar system on July 1, has now been identified as "very likely to be the oldest comet ever."
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Farewell Elephant Vatsala: A Century Of Grace Ends In Panna Tiger Reserve
In the stillness of the forest, where the chirping of birds once mingled with her measured footsteps, a void now echoes. Vatsala, the beloved matriarch of Panna Tiger Reserve, passed away on Wednesday at over 100 years old leaving behind a profound s
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Asia's Oldest Elephant Dies At Panna Tiger Reserve
Vatsala, the Asia's oldest female elephant, who earned names -- Dadi Maa, Nani Maa in her life journey of more than 100 years from Kerala to Madhya Pradesh, died at the Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Tuesday.
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Oldest Rock On Earth Confirmed To Be Over 4 Billion Years Old
Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago, during the geological eon known as the Hadean. The name "Hadean" comes from the Greek god of the underworld, reflecting the extreme heat that likely characterized the planet at the time.
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"When A Gust Of Wind Blew...": 80-Year-Old On Skydiving From 10,000 Feet
Speaking exclusively to NDTV, Dr Shraddha Chauhan, the oldest Indian woman to complete a tandem skydive, credited her son for this feat.
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German Weather Station Records Driest First Half Of Year In 13 Decades
A weather station in Potsdam, Germany, one of the world's oldest, has recorded the driest first half of a year since measurements began more than 130 years ago, according to the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).
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"Courage Has No Age": Woman Completes 10,000-Foot Skydive On 80th Birthday
Despite battling vertigo, cervical spondylitis and spinal disc issues, Dr Chauhan took the plunge after taking off from the Narnaul air strip in Haryana.
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92-Year-Old UK Man Jailed For Life Over 1967 Rape And Murder
A 92-year-old British man was on Tuesday jailed for life for a 1967 rape and murder, in the UK's oldest solved cold case.
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Old Delhi Station To Be Renamed? Chief Minister Writes To Railway Minister
The Old Delhi Railway Station is the oldest railway station located in the national capital's Chandni Chowk area.
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Mississippi Man Who Spent Nearly 50 Years On Death Row Executed
A Mississippi man who had been on Death Row for nearly 50 years was executed by lethal injection on Wednesday, one of two executions in the United States this week.
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China’s Dragon Man Skull Found to Belong to Denisovan Lineage
A 146,000-year-old skull discovered in Harbin, China, has been confirmed as Denisovan using ancient DNA and protein analysis. Named “Dragon Man,” the fossil is the most complete Denisovan specimen to date, offering a new understanding of human evolution and Denisovan presence across Ice Age Asia.
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Formula 1: Canada GP To Remain On Calendar Till 2035 Season
The Canadian Grand Prix is the oldest Formula 1 race held outside Europe, with the 54th edition taking place recently since its inaugural run in 1967.
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World’s Oldest Tailored Dress Found in Egyptian Tomb Dates Back Over 5,000 Years
Carbon-dated to 3482–3102 B.C., the Tarkhan Dress is the world’s oldest known tailored garment. Discovered in an Egyptian tomb near Cairo, it offers insights into early textile artistry and everyday life during Egypt’s First Dynasty. Experts believe the linen dress was worn in life before being used in burial, revealing a rare glimpse of anci...
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Qualifier Tatjana Maria Completes Fairytale Run To Queen's Title
In the first women's tournament at Queen's since 1973, Tatjana Maria is the event's first female champion since Russia's Olga Morozova 52 years ago.
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1,500-Year-Old Madaba Mosaic Map Helps Archaeologists Find Lost City Of Tharais In Jordan
Recognised as the oldest surviving cartographic depiction of the Holy Lands, the Madaba Mosaic Map was crafted during the reign of Emperor Justinian.
