A Maya astronomer studied the movements of Venus and Mars in AD 781, and archaeologists have now discovered his name |

For centuries, the ancient Maya have been celebrated for their remarkable achievements in astronomy, mathematics and calendar-making. They tracked the movements of planets with extraordinary precision, developed one of the world’s earliest concepts of zero and created complex calendars that guided agriculture, religion and governance. Yet the brilliant minds behind these discoveries have largely remained…

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Rupee slides 40 paise to 95.76 against dollar as tariff concerns, oil prices weigh on sentiment

The rupee weakened for a second straight session on Wednesday, falling 40 paise to close at 95.76 against the US dollar amid concerns over proposed US tariffs, rising crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows and escalating geopolitical tensions, PTI reported.Forex traders said investor sentiment came under pressure after the Office of the United States…

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IIP data: Industrial output rises 5.2% in February, manufacturing leads recovery

India’s industrial production grew 5.2 per cent in February, driven largely by an improvement in manufacturing output, according to official data released on Monday.Factory output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), had expanded 2.7 per cent in February 2025, as per the official statement.Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) also showed…

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Priyanka Chopra mourns Asha Bhosle’s demise; says singing legend was ‘one of the greatest gifts music has ever known’ |

Priyanka Chopra has shared an emotional tribute to the late playback singing legend Asha Bhosle. The actress took to her Instagram on Sunday, and shared a throwback picture of herself with the late singer and also penned a note on how Bhosle’s influence changed the musical landscape of India. Priyanka Chopra pays tribute to Asha…

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Three-language policy: Why Tamil Nadu sees an old threat in the new CBSE circular

CBSE’s new three-language framework places students at the crossroads of choice, compulsion and India’s unresolved language politics. A circular arrived in mid-May. With a quiet administrative confidence that is the hallmark of a policy that believes it is on the right side of history, the Central Board of Secondary Education informed schools across the country…

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‘Halla bol, young man!’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives heartfelt message from WWE’s Drew McIntyre | Cricket News

WWE’s Drew McIntyre and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: X) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the wonderkid of IPL 2026, has been earning praise from all over the world for his fearless batting displays. Now, apart from the cricket fraternity, WWE superstar Drew McIntyre has joined the list of admirers with a heartfelt message for the 15-year-old prodigy.Drew McIntyre is…

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