A recent study examining lava flows on Baffin Island in the Arctic Archipelago has found high levels of helium-3 (³He), a rare isotope associated with the Earth’s core. This suggests the possibility that the Earth’s core may be leaking helium-3, challenging the belief that the core and outer layers of the planet are isolated....
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Air pollutants, specifically particulate matter PM 2.5 and PM10, are now suspected of increasing the risk of breast cancer for women. Recent studies conducted in the US and France have shown a correlation between exposure to indoor and outdoor particulate matter and breast cancer. These findings add to the existing evidence linking air pollution...
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India secured a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the 2023 ODI World Cup, ending a 20-year lull in ICC tournaments. Virat Kohli’s 95-run knock helped India chase down a target of 274 runs with 12 balls to spare. This victory is significant for Indian cricket as it marks their first win over New...
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The Israeli security force, Shin Bet, has established a new unit named Nili to track down suspects involved in a recent attack that resulted in the deaths of 1,400 Israelis. This unit specifically targets members of a special commando unit within Hamas’s military wing. Nili will operate independently and includes both field operatives and...
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A 131-ft effigy of Ravana, the demon king, has been installed in the Parade Ground in Dehradun, making it the tallest in North India this year. The effigy was created by Tejinder Singh Chauhan, who had previously set a record for crafting the tallest Ravana effigy in the country. The effigy took over three...
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Mohd Aslam, a 64-year-old craftsman from Meerut, has been making effigies of ‘Ravana’ for the Ramleela festivities for over 43 years. He aims to pass down the family business to his four sons, who are now in their twenties. Despite being a Muslim, Aslam’s religion has never interfered with his work, and he has...
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India’s World Cup campaign acquired an aura of invincibility, and more than a dash of inevitability, with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand chasing 274 on Sunday. Five games in, the law of averages has not applied to this team so far. At the centre of this powerful vortex consuming all in its path...
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The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has led to a decrease in charter flights from Russia to Goa, India. Only Aeroflot is currently operating charter flights to Goa International Airport, while other Russian carrier Azur Air has not applied for landing slots. The number of foreign tourists arriving in Goa on charter flights has also declined,...
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The crowd in Dharamsala erupted in joy and started chanting ‘Shami, Shami’ after the star India pacer Mohammed Shami claimed a five-wicket haul to restrict New Zealand to 273 runs in the ICC World Cup match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday. Shami (5/54) was the pick of the...
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