Mapped every village in country from space, says Isro; satellite data to help in better rollout of rural projects | India News

NEW DELHI: In a big development for India, Isro has mapped every village in the country from space and the satellite data will go a long way to support gram panchayats in decentralised planning, monitoring of assets, and improving grassroots governance.Isro, on National Panchayati Raj Day on Friday, announced that it has completed high-resolution land…

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Neanderthals may have eaten maggots on purpose, and researchers say it actually made sense |

For thousands of years, our understanding of Neanderthals painted them as brute-force hunters, powerful, relentless, and single-mindedly carnivorous. They chased mammoths across frozen plains, brought down bison with coordinated effort, and were ranked by scientists alongside lions and hyenas at the very top of the prehistoric food chain. But a new study is adding a…

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Word of the day: Plausible |

Believing in something isn’t always about cold, hard facts; often, it’s about how much weight an idea carries when it’s spoken out loud. In our day-to-day lives, we constantly encounter explanations, excuses, or theories that feel “right” enough to accept without digging too deep. Even without a shred of absolute proof, certain claims just have…

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US tourist visa denied 4 times for Indian-origin parents as family says 9 years of struggle was not enough: ‘Is there any hope left?’

A Reddit post detailing repeated US visa rejections for an Indian family has sparked discussion online about how difficult it can be to secure a visitor visa even after multiple attempts and stronger documentation.“Parents denied US tourist visa 4 times over 9 years from India — what are we doing wrong? Is there any hope…

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Koneru Humpy Exclusive after Candidates pull-out: ‘Would FIDE hold tournaments in Kashmir?’ | Chess News

Koneru Humpy (Photo by Lennart Ootes/FIDE). NEW DELHI: In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global chess community, India’s veteran Grandmaster (GM) and World No. 5 Koneru Humpy has now officially withdrawn from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. Citing a “Level 3” travel advisory and escalating tensions in the Middle East,…

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Influencer’s claim that “Indians will have to get Income-Tax Clearance Certificate every time they travel internationally”; this is what Income Tax Department has to say |

As a traveller, when we think of important travel documents, a passport and a boarding pass are all that seem important. That’s all Indian travellers think they require. But recently, an Instagram reel left the travel world confused. An Instagram video by influencer Sarthak Ahuja (casarthakahuja) claimed that every Indian citizen should get an Income-Tax…

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“LEGO tells my story”: Kylian Mbappe can’t keep calm as LEGO unveils star-studded football collection featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi for FIFA World Cup 2026 | International Sports News

Kylian Mbappe can’t keep calm as LEGO unveils star-studded football collection featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi for FIFA World Cup 2026 (via X) LEGO has launched a new football-themed collection. The collaboration has been launched to celebrate the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. The collection features the top names in football. It includes Cristiano Ronaldo,…

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