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Forged In Fire, Worn In Festivity: Gold Is Actually Stardust from Dying Stars
This festive season, as we adorn ourselves with gold and silver, few realise that these precious metals were born in the fiery deaths of ancient stars - cosmic remnants scattered across the universe, now resting in our hands as ornaments of celestial
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Jane Birkin's OG Hermes Birkin Bag Up For Auction
As part of its fashion icons sale, Sotheby's is all set to auction the 1984 handbag with Jane's personal touch
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Hikers Stumble Upon 600 Gold Coins in Czech Forest Near Polish Border
Two hikers exploring the forests near Zvičina Hill in the Krkonoše Mountains of the Czech Republic uncovered a hidden cache containing nearly 600 gold coins and artifacts valued at over $340,000. The coins span several empires, including Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, and Russian, making their origin difficult to pinpoint. Experts believe the treasur...
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This New Study Claims About The Origins Of Gold
A burst of powerful radiation observed in space has challenged traditional theories about the formation of some of the heavy metals such as gold and platinum.
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Archaeologists Discover a 3,200-Year-Old Tomb Possibly Linked to Ramesses III
Archaeologists have uncovered a 3,200-year-old tomb at Tell el-Maschuta in northeastern Egypt. The tomb, which includes a burial chamber and three adjoining rooms, holds artifacts such as a gold ring inscribed with the name of Ramesses III and bronze arrowheads. Pottery inscriptions referring to Horemheb suggest possible reuse of the tomb over diff...
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Pashmina: Following The Trail Of Kashmir's Soft Gold
From the highlands of Ladakh's Changthang region, pashmina comes with the tale of a regal past and the promise of a lustrous future.
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New Study Confirms Nebra Sky Disc’s Ancient Origins and Advanced Craftsmanship
The Nebra Sky Disc, unearthed in 1999 and dated to 3,800 years ago, has been verified as an authentic Bronze Age artefact by a new study published in Scientific Reports. Using metallurgical analysis, researchers demonstrated the disc's creation involved over ten cycles of heating and hammering at 700°C. The copper used originated from Austrian min...
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Indian-Origin Teen, Son Of IIT-JEE Topper, Wins Gold At World's Toughest Programming Contest
A total of 34 students were awarded gold medals this year, including fellow Indian participant Kshitij Sodani, who ranked 21st.
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How 'Flag Controversy' Saw India's Navdeep Singh Clinch Javelin Throw F41 Gold Medal In Paralympics
Navdeep, who competes in the classification meant for athletes of short stature, originally ended with a silver after he upstaged world record holder Sun Pengxiang of China with a 47.32m throw.
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Pompeii Newly Uncovered Skeletons Reveal Agonising Final Moments
Archaeologists have uncovered the skeletons of a man and a woman in Pompeii, offering new insights into the tragic events of the city's destruction during the Mount Vesuvius eruption in A.D. 79. The skeletons were found in a small room, with the woman's remains discovered near valuable items including gold coins and a pair of gold-and-pearl earring...
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4 Kg Smuggled Gold Worth Rs 2.9 Crore In Hyderabad-Bound Bus Seized, 2 Arrested
Nearly four kg of smuggled foreign origin gold valued at Rs 2.9 crore was seized from two persons who were travelling in a bus from Kolkata to Hyderabad, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence said on Sunday.
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Nokia 3210 With Unisoc T107 SoC, YouTube, UPI Apps Debuts in India: Price, Specifications
HMD has brought back the Nokia 3210 feature phone in India on Tuesday. The launch marks the 25th anniversary of the original unveiling of the phone. The new Nokia 3210 feature phone comes in three colour options and offers YouTube access. It packs a 1,450mAh battery, a 2-megapixel rear camera, and runs on Unisoc T107. The Nokia 3210 features a pre...
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Another Indian-Origin Man Arrested In Canada's Biggest Gold, Cash Heist
A 36-year-old Indian-origin man has been arrested in Canada in connection with a brazen multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's main airport, almost a month after the arrest of five others involved in the theft -- the biggest in the country's his
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2 Indian-Origin Men Among 6 Arrested In Canada's Biggest Gold, Cash Heist
At least two Indian-origin men are among six persons arrested in connection with a brazen multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's main airport last year, the biggest gold theft in Canada's history.
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Netflix May 2023 Releases: Fubar, Tu Jhoothi Main Makaar, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, and More
What are the biggest Netflix originals in May 2023? Arnold Schwarzenegger-led Fubar, Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor starrer Tu Jhoothi Main Makaar, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Kathal starring Sanya Malhotra, Black Knight, Queen Cleopatra, MerPeople, Victim/Suspect, and more lead the releases for Netflix in May 2023.
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Forged In Fire, Worn In Festivity: Gold Is Actually Stardust from Dying Stars
This festive season, as we adorn ourselves with gold and silver, few realise that these precious metals were born in the fiery deaths of ancient stars - cosmic remnants scattered across the universe, now resting in our hands as ornaments of celestial
-
Jane Birkin's OG Hermes Birkin Bag Up For Auction
As part of its fashion icons sale, Sotheby's is all set to auction the 1984 handbag with Jane's personal touch
-
Hikers Stumble Upon 600 Gold Coins in Czech Forest Near Polish Border
Two hikers exploring the forests near Zvičina Hill in the Krkonoše Mountains of the Czech Republic uncovered a hidden cache containing nearly 600 gold coins and artifacts valued at over $340,000. The coins span several empires, including Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, and Russian, making their origin difficult to pinpoint. Experts believe the treasur...
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This New Study Claims About The Origins Of Gold
A burst of powerful radiation observed in space has challenged traditional theories about the formation of some of the heavy metals such as gold and platinum.
-
Archaeologists Discover a 3,200-Year-Old Tomb Possibly Linked to Ramesses III
Archaeologists have uncovered a 3,200-year-old tomb at Tell el-Maschuta in northeastern Egypt. The tomb, which includes a burial chamber and three adjoining rooms, holds artifacts such as a gold ring inscribed with the name of Ramesses III and bronze arrowheads. Pottery inscriptions referring to Horemheb suggest possible reuse of the tomb over diff...
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Pashmina: Following The Trail Of Kashmir's Soft Gold
From the highlands of Ladakh's Changthang region, pashmina comes with the tale of a regal past and the promise of a lustrous future.
-
New Study Confirms Nebra Sky Disc’s Ancient Origins and Advanced Craftsmanship
The Nebra Sky Disc, unearthed in 1999 and dated to 3,800 years ago, has been verified as an authentic Bronze Age artefact by a new study published in Scientific Reports. Using metallurgical analysis, researchers demonstrated the disc's creation involved over ten cycles of heating and hammering at 700°C. The copper used originated from Austrian min...
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Indian-Origin Teen, Son Of IIT-JEE Topper, Wins Gold At World's Toughest Programming Contest
A total of 34 students were awarded gold medals this year, including fellow Indian participant Kshitij Sodani, who ranked 21st.
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How 'Flag Controversy' Saw India's Navdeep Singh Clinch Javelin Throw F41 Gold Medal In Paralympics
Navdeep, who competes in the classification meant for athletes of short stature, originally ended with a silver after he upstaged world record holder Sun Pengxiang of China with a 47.32m throw.
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Pompeii Newly Uncovered Skeletons Reveal Agonising Final Moments
Archaeologists have uncovered the skeletons of a man and a woman in Pompeii, offering new insights into the tragic events of the city's destruction during the Mount Vesuvius eruption in A.D. 79. The skeletons were found in a small room, with the woman's remains discovered near valuable items including gold coins and a pair of gold-and-pearl earring...
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4 Kg Smuggled Gold Worth Rs 2.9 Crore In Hyderabad-Bound Bus Seized, 2 Arrested
Nearly four kg of smuggled foreign origin gold valued at Rs 2.9 crore was seized from two persons who were travelling in a bus from Kolkata to Hyderabad, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence said on Sunday.
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Nokia 3210 With Unisoc T107 SoC, YouTube, UPI Apps Debuts in India: Price, Specifications
HMD has brought back the Nokia 3210 feature phone in India on Tuesday. The launch marks the 25th anniversary of the original unveiling of the phone. The new Nokia 3210 feature phone comes in three colour options and offers YouTube access. It packs a 1,450mAh battery, a 2-megapixel rear camera, and runs on Unisoc T107. The Nokia 3210 features a pre...
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Another Indian-Origin Man Arrested In Canada's Biggest Gold, Cash Heist
A 36-year-old Indian-origin man has been arrested in Canada in connection with a brazen multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's main airport, almost a month after the arrest of five others involved in the theft -- the biggest in the country's his
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2 Indian-Origin Men Among 6 Arrested In Canada's Biggest Gold, Cash Heist
At least two Indian-origin men are among six persons arrested in connection with a brazen multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's main airport last year, the biggest gold theft in Canada's history.
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Netflix May 2023 Releases: Fubar, Tu Jhoothi Main Makaar, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, and More
What are the biggest Netflix originals in May 2023? Arnold Schwarzenegger-led Fubar, Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor starrer Tu Jhoothi Main Makaar, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Kathal starring Sanya Malhotra, Black Knight, Queen Cleopatra, MerPeople, Victim/Suspect, and more lead the releases for Netflix in May 2023.
