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Recent analysis of Iron Age artifacts from Poland has revealed the presence of meteoric iron in several ornaments, according to reports. The discovery was made at two archaeological sites, Częstochowa-Raków and Częstochowa-Mirów, both linked to the Lusatian Culture and dated between 750 and 600 BCE. A total of 26 iron artefacts, including bracelets, ankle rings, knives, spearheads, and necklaces, were examined, with four of them confirmed to contain meteoric iron.Findings from the StudyAccording to the study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, multiple analytical techniques were used to examine the artifacts, including portable X-ray fluorescence (p-XRF), Scanning Electron…
European Union ambassadors agreed Wednesday to move forward with a fresh package of sanctions targeting Russian aluminium imports and its shadow oil tanker fleet as the bloc tries to tighten the pressure on Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.One day after senior US and Russian negotiators met in Saudi Arabia for exploratory peace talks, the bloc pressed ahead with its 16th sanctions package.The new penalties include a gradual ban on aluminum imports, restrictions on dozens of vessels in Moscow’s shadow fleet of tankers and prohibiting about a dozen more banks from accessing the SWIFT international payments system, according to two…
Mumbai is set to witness a grand tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 395th birth anniversary with a special screening of ‘Chhaava,’ a film that brings to life the legacy of his valiant son, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The screening will take place at INOX, Nariman Point, where Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will felicitate the film’s team for their remarkable work. Lok Sabha member Shrikant Shinde, along with lead actor Vicky Kaushal and the cast and crew, will also be present to celebrate the film’s success.This special event is not just a commemoration of history but also a…
Questions:1. On January 30, 1982, computer programmer Richard Skrenta wrote the world’s first computer virus that ‘escaped’ to other networks. Among other things, the virus would display a poem about itself every 50th time a programme containing it was run. Name the virus.2. What was the first virus of the original IBM Personal Computer called? Released on January 19, 1986, it was the brainchild of Amjad Farooq Alvi and Basit Farooq Alvi, who lived in Lahore, Pakistan, at the time.3. What is the name for computer code that mutates its algorithm every time it is run, but such that every…
Google’s Pixel 10 series launch is still a long time away, but there’s already a lot of buzz surrounding the chipset and camera features of the Pixel 9 successors. Most recently, the upcoming Pixel smartphones have allegedly popped up in the GSMA database suggesting their model numbers. The listing reveals four models, similar to the current Pixel 9 series. The listing suggests two model numbers each for the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro.GSMA Listing Reveals Four Pixel 10 ModelsSmartprix reportedly spotted the Pixel 10 family on the GSMA database with model numbers. Like the Pixel 9 series, the new lineup…
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump could meet as early as this month, although a face-to-face meeting will take time to prepare, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday, according to Russian news agencies.Peskov said the U.S.-Russia talks held on Tuesday in Riyadh were a “very, very important step” towards reaching a settlement on the Ukraine war, nearing its third year. “In order to carry out, figuratively speaking, resuscitation measures, diplomats will now begin to work in light of the agreement (Russian Foreign Minister Sergei) Lavrov reached yesterday with (U.S. Secretary of State Marco) Rubio,” Peskov was…
‘Chhaava’ has been roaring at the box office and the numbers are proof! The film not only made Rs 100 crore on its first weekend, but it has also managed to remain steady on Monday. To add to it, the Tuesday numbers were higher than the Monday numbers. On Monday, it also became Vicky’s second highest grossing movie as it crossed the record of ‘Raazi’ which had him alongside Alia Bhatt.The film made Rs 24 crore on its first Monday while on Tuesday, which was day 5, it made Rs 25.5 crore. Meanwhile, on day 6, Wednesday, as per the…
Currently, four VVER 1,000-MWe reactors are being built at the KKNPP site. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Boosting state’s power distribution and opening the nuclear power sector was announced by Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her eighth Budget speech on Saturday (February 1, 2025). She announced incentivisation of distribution reforms to help the financial state of distribution companies. Amendments to nuclear-related Acts will also taken up by the Centre soon, she said. “Incentivise electricity distribution reforms and augment intra-state capacity. This will help financial state of distribution companies. An addition of 0.05% of GSDP will be allowed to states contingent…
Ride-hailing platform Uber has moved to a zero-commission model for its autorickshaw drivers in India and will instead charge them a subscription fee, mirroring a strategy followed by local rivals as competition intensifies.Uber said it will now only connect users with nearby drivers and will suggest a fare but the final amount would be decided by the driver and the rider, the company said in a blog post.A company spokesperson said the company made the shift as it did not want “to be at a competitive disadvantage”.News publication Inc42 was the first to report the development earlier on Tuesday.High commissions…
Aegis Logistics staged a strong comeback on February 19, with its stock price surging nearly 19% from the previous close after four consecutive sessions of decline. The stock hit an intraday high of ₹789.85, significantly outperforming its sector amidst broader market volatility.CompanyValueChange%ChangeThe stock had previously touched a 52-week high of ₹1,037 on January 8, 2025, after a strong rally of 21% in just five days. However, it has since faced selling pressure, retracing from those levels.Despite today’s rebound, Aegis Logistics continues to trade below its key moving averages, including the 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day levels, indicating potential long-term…