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  Unusual White Streaks in Northern Lights Raise Questions About Atmospheric Phenomenon

  White streaks have been observed weaving through the northern lights, presenting a new atmospheric puzzle. Captured by the TREx mission, these eerie white glows appear alongside traditional red and green auroras or in areas where colourful displays have faded. The phenomenon is not considered an aurora, but its emission pattern shares similarities ...

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  Young Players Felt Motivated Training With Virat Kohli, Says Delhi Ranji Trophy Coach

  India star Virat Kohli, who linked up with the Delhi Ranji Trophy squad at Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Tuesday, was the source of motivation for his young teammates.

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  Earth's Hidden 'Ignorosphere' Could Provide Insights into Auroras

  A new dataset developed by Japanese researchers from the University of Tokyo provides valuable insights into Earth's upper atmosphere, specifically the mesosphere. Spanning 19 years, the data sheds light on phenomena like auroras, gravity waves, and their connection to space weather. The study, published in Progress in Earth and Planetary Science, ...

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  "Congress Ignored BR Ambedkar's Contributions": PM Steps Up Attack

  Stepping up the attack on the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accused the party of ignoring BR Ambedkar's contribution to the country and always giving the credit to one family.

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  37,000-Year-Old Ritual Gathering Space Discovered in Israel’s Manot Cave

  Researchers have uncovered a 37,000-year-old chamber in Israel's Manot Cave, believed to have hosted ritual gatherings. The space features a carved boulder and deer antler linked to spiritual practices during the Aurignacian period. Natural acoustics and ash traces suggest torch-lit ceremonies involving up to 100 participants. Radiometric dating co...

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  Dark Matter Could Be Linked to a ‘Dark Big Bang’, New Study Suggests

  New research suggests that dark matter may have originated from a "Dark Big Bang," a cosmic event distinct from the standard Big Bang. Proposed by scientists at Colgate University, the theory explores scenarios where dark matter could have been introduced into the universe up to a year after the initial Big Bang. Unlike regular matter, dark matter ...

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  "Those Who Want To Dig Everywhere...": Akhilesh Yadav's Sambhal Warning

  The incident in UP's Sambhal was a "well-planned conspiracy aimed at hurting communal harmony", Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav said in the Lok Sabha Tuesday, amid continuing protests by the opposition over violence linked to the survey of a mosque.

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  IPL 2025: England's Jacob Bethell Excited To Link Up With "King Kohli" At RCB

  Jacob Bethell is looking forward to playing alongside Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and India stalwart Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

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  Violence Over UP Mosque Spontaneous Or Planned? Questions Before Probe Team

  As Sambhal simmers in the aftermath of violence linked to the survey of a Mughal-era mosque, a three-member judicial panel will be visiting the violence-hit areas as part of their investigation into the incident.

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  Himalayas Mountain Range Formation Could Have Destroyed 30 Percent of Continental Crust, Says Study

  A study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters has found that up to 30% of Earth's continental crust may have been lost to the mantle during the formation of the Himalayas. Researchers from Monash University used a model to calculate crustal loss, revealing similar patterns in the European Alps and Zagros Mountains. The research highlight...

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  Fact Check: 2019 Anti-CAA Protest Video Linked To Sambhal Mosque Violence

  A video going viral on social media (here, here, and here) shows a group of protestors being beaten by men in uniform.

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  Indian Army Celebrates 77th Anniversary Of Poonch's Historic Link-Up

  Approximately 5,000 veterans participated in a grand event in Poonch on Friday to mark the 77th anniversary of the historic military link-up of Poonch, a border district in Jammu and Kashmir, with the rest of the country, according to a release.

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  Church Of England Covered Up Abuse Of Over 100 Children By Cambridge Barrister: Report

  A report has exposed the Church of England's failure to act on severe abuse by John Smyth QC, a Cambridge barrister linked to the church, who assaulted over 100 boys from elite schools in the 1970s and 1980s.

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  Research Shows What Happens to Your Brain When You Watch a Movie

  Neuroscientists have mapped brain activity in people watching movies, showing how different networks respond to scenes involving people, objects, and action. Complex scenes activated brain regions linked to executive functions like problem-solving, while simpler dialogues primarily engaged language processing areas. The study, based on data from th...

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  WhatsApp Will Soon Make It Easier to Add or Manage Contacts on Web and Other Linked Devices

  WhatsApp has announced that it will soon roll out a big change that will make managing contacts on linked devices an easier process. At present, users need to save a contact on their primary device for it to show up on WhatsApp with the saved name. However, this is now expected to change, following the announcement. Users will be able to add or man...