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"Had People United 500 Years Ago...": Yogi Adityanath On Colonialism
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said if the country was united 500 years ago, it would not have faced colonialism.
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Long-Lost Sea Creatures, That Disappeared 70 Years Ago, Make A Comeback
The worms were found coexisting with the seahorses in coral colonies from Australia to Japan.
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Scientists Discover World's Largest Coral Discovered in Solomon Islands
A giant coral reef, the largest ever recorded, has been discovered in the Solomon Islands, measuring 111 feet wide and 104 feet long. This reef is estimated to be 300-500 years old, offering a vital habitat for marine life. Scientists are concerned about the threats it faces, including overfishing and climate change, both of which could jeopardize ...
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6,791 Power Connections Provided In Delhi On Lt Governor's Intervention
Power discoms have provided electricity connections to 6,791 of the 10,802 applicants living in Delhi's unauthorised colonies following Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena's intervention, the Raj Niwas said on Tuesday.
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‘Chonkus’ Algae Found Off Italian Coast Holds Promise for Improve Climate Change Situation
The newly identified ‘Chonkus’ strain of cyanobacteria, discovered in Italy's volcanic waters, may be a natural ally in carbon sequestration. With its CO₂-absorbing properties and ability to thrive in extreme environments, Chonkus shows promise in industrial carbon storage and bio-manufacturing, potentially lowering costs while contributing t...
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Opinion | India To Africa, Calls For Britain To Pay Reparations Are Growing
Patrick Robinson, a UN judge, indicated last year that the United Kingdom may owe over $24 trillion in reparations for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
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3-Year-Old Raped, Murdered By Relative In Tirupati, Body Buried In Field
A three-year-old girl was raped and murdered by her relative in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh. The 22-year-old accused, who lived in the same colony, had lured the child with chocolates and taken her to the field on Friday.
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"Can't Be So Helpless": Court To MLA Seeking Direction To Repair Flyover
The High Court was hearing a petition by BJP MLA Jitendra Mahajan, who sought direction to the Delhi government to repair and reopen a flyover near Nathu Colony Chowk.
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King Charles Faces Calls To Compensate For UK's Brutal Past At Summit
Britain's King Charles faced calls to reckon with his country's colonial past Friday, as a summit of Commonwealth allies turned into a factious debate about the legacy of slavery and empire.
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King Charles Sips Kava, Becomes Samoan "High Chief"
King Charles III took part in a traditional kava-drinking ceremony before a line of bare-chested, heavily tattooed Samoans and was declared a "high chief" of the one-time Pacific island colony Thursday.
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Delhi Man Climbs High-Tension Pole, Demands Talks With PM Modi, Chief Minister, Chief Justice
In a shocking incident, a man climbed a high-tension voltage electric pole in Delhi's Yamuna Khadar area on Wednesday. The incident was reported to the Geeta Colony Police Station.
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Opinion | With CIA And Mossad, West Shouldn't Lecture Others On Espionage
From the CIA's colossal resources and Mossad's precision strikes to MI6s legacy of colonial espionage and RAW's rising influence, these agencies navigate the murky waters of international politics anddiplomacy.
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5 Killed In Cylinder Blast In UP: Cops
At least five people were killed in a cylinder blast that occurred in a house in Ashapuri Colony of Sikandrabad on Monday.
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Vikings' Quest for North American Colonies: Key Reasons for Their Retreat
Around A.D. 1000, Vikings explored North America, setting up a temporary outpost. However, they did not establish colonies due to conflicts with Indigenous peoples and harsh environmental conditions. Scholars suggest the Norse focused more on their Greenland colony than on permanent settlements. Geographic challenges and a lack of strong interest i...
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Opinion | How India's 'Other' Ram Setu, Pamban Bridge, Might Never Have Existed
Given the kind of speeches that these colonial dignitaries delivered and the sort of media coverage that the event garnered in India, Britain, and America, the British imperial administration seemed to pride itself on having virtually authored a new
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"Had People United 500 Years Ago...": Yogi Adityanath On Colonialism
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said if the country was united 500 years ago, it would not have faced colonialism.
-
Long-Lost Sea Creatures, That Disappeared 70 Years Ago, Make A Comeback
The worms were found coexisting with the seahorses in coral colonies from Australia to Japan.
-
Scientists Discover World's Largest Coral Discovered in Solomon Islands
A giant coral reef, the largest ever recorded, has been discovered in the Solomon Islands, measuring 111 feet wide and 104 feet long. This reef is estimated to be 300-500 years old, offering a vital habitat for marine life. Scientists are concerned about the threats it faces, including overfishing and climate change, both of which could jeopardize ...
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6,791 Power Connections Provided In Delhi On Lt Governor's Intervention
Power discoms have provided electricity connections to 6,791 of the 10,802 applicants living in Delhi's unauthorised colonies following Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena's intervention, the Raj Niwas said on Tuesday.
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‘Chonkus’ Algae Found Off Italian Coast Holds Promise for Improve Climate Change Situation
The newly identified ‘Chonkus’ strain of cyanobacteria, discovered in Italy's volcanic waters, may be a natural ally in carbon sequestration. With its CO₂-absorbing properties and ability to thrive in extreme environments, Chonkus shows promise in industrial carbon storage and bio-manufacturing, potentially lowering costs while contributing t...
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Opinion | India To Africa, Calls For Britain To Pay Reparations Are Growing
Patrick Robinson, a UN judge, indicated last year that the United Kingdom may owe over $24 trillion in reparations for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
-
3-Year-Old Raped, Murdered By Relative In Tirupati, Body Buried In Field
A three-year-old girl was raped and murdered by her relative in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh. The 22-year-old accused, who lived in the same colony, had lured the child with chocolates and taken her to the field on Friday.
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"Can't Be So Helpless": Court To MLA Seeking Direction To Repair Flyover
The High Court was hearing a petition by BJP MLA Jitendra Mahajan, who sought direction to the Delhi government to repair and reopen a flyover near Nathu Colony Chowk.
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King Charles Faces Calls To Compensate For UK's Brutal Past At Summit
Britain's King Charles faced calls to reckon with his country's colonial past Friday, as a summit of Commonwealth allies turned into a factious debate about the legacy of slavery and empire.
-
King Charles Sips Kava, Becomes Samoan "High Chief"
King Charles III took part in a traditional kava-drinking ceremony before a line of bare-chested, heavily tattooed Samoans and was declared a "high chief" of the one-time Pacific island colony Thursday.
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Delhi Man Climbs High-Tension Pole, Demands Talks With PM Modi, Chief Minister, Chief Justice
In a shocking incident, a man climbed a high-tension voltage electric pole in Delhi's Yamuna Khadar area on Wednesday. The incident was reported to the Geeta Colony Police Station.
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Opinion | With CIA And Mossad, West Shouldn't Lecture Others On Espionage
From the CIA's colossal resources and Mossad's precision strikes to MI6s legacy of colonial espionage and RAW's rising influence, these agencies navigate the murky waters of international politics anddiplomacy.
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5 Killed In Cylinder Blast In UP: Cops
At least five people were killed in a cylinder blast that occurred in a house in Ashapuri Colony of Sikandrabad on Monday.
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Vikings' Quest for North American Colonies: Key Reasons for Their Retreat
Around A.D. 1000, Vikings explored North America, setting up a temporary outpost. However, they did not establish colonies due to conflicts with Indigenous peoples and harsh environmental conditions. Scholars suggest the Norse focused more on their Greenland colony than on permanent settlements. Geographic challenges and a lack of strong interest i...
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Opinion | How India's 'Other' Ram Setu, Pamban Bridge, Might Never Have Existed
Given the kind of speeches that these colonial dignitaries delivered and the sort of media coverage that the event garnered in India, Britain, and America, the British imperial administration seemed to pride itself on having virtually authored a new
