In 1896, Henri Becquerel left uranium salts in a drawer wrapped with photographic plates, which opened the door to nuclear science

Henri Becquerel accidentally uncovered radioactivity by keeping photographic plates in the dark. Image credit – Wikimedia Some of the greatest scientific discoveries started out unexpectedly. One such case was a finding made in 1896 by the French scientist Henri Becquerel during experiments with phosphorescent substances. Photographic plates, which had been wrapped together with uranium salts,…

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5 stunning flowering plants that can cause Hay Fever

Hay fever is a common allergic condition that affects millions of people around the world, especially during spring and summer when plants release freshly blooming pollen into the air. People with hay fever often experience cold-like symptoms, like sneezing, itchy eyes, runny noses, headaches, and breathing discomfort after coming into contact with pollen. While trees…

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Aamir Khan says he was not allowed to watch romantic films while growing up: ‘I make films, barely watch them’ |

Aamir Khan, known for his romantic comedies, revealed a surprising childhood restriction, he was not allowed to watch romantic films. Despite his career, the actor admits to rarely watching movies, preferring to read and focus on filmmaking. He is now gearing up for several upcoming projects, including ‘Ek Din’ and ‘Lahore 1947’. Watching Aamir Khan…

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Stock market recap: Seven of top-10 firms lose Rs 1.54 lakh crore in value; Reliance suffers steepest fall

Seven of India’s 10 most-valued companies saw their combined market valuation shrink by Rs 1.54 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries accounting for the biggest decline. The losses came during the holiday-shortened trading week in which the BSE Sensex fell 639.61 points, or 0.84%, while the NSE Nifty slipped 171.55 points, or 0.72%.Among the…

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