Exploration
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Five Italians killed in Maldives during cave scuba dive, rescue efforts on
World | May 16, 2026, 01:19 PM ISTOfficials said the divers never resurfaced after the morning dive, triggering a massive search and rescue operation involving coast guard teams, aircraft and specialised divers.
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Famous explorer Christopher Columbus was probably a Jew not from Italy but THIS country, shows study
World | Oct 14, 2024, 01:30 PM ISTChristopher Columbus, whose expeditions changed the course of history, was previously believed to be an Italian from Genoa. However, the new study shows he was a Sephardic Jew who concealed his real identity to avoid religious persecution.
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Shocking! Mystery ship that vanished 120 years ago found by sheer luck near Australia
World | Feb 27, 2024, 05:46 PM ISTThe SS Nemesis was transporting coal to Melbourne in July 1904, after which it was caught in a powerful storm and vanished along with its 32 crew members. It was accidentally discovered by Subsea Professional Marine Services, a remote sensing company searching for lost cargo off Sydney in 2022.
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Recap 2021 - A year of space tourism, launch of biggest telescope and many milestones | Pics, Videos
Science | Dec 30, 2021, 05:49 PM IST2021 was a big year in the world of science. The world witnessed millionaires conduct space explorations, NASA launch James Webb Telescope, China bringing back a sample to earth from the moon, and many more milestones. Here is a list of the biggest moments in science with mind-blowing pictures and videos from out of the world (literally).
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Divers discover world's largest flooded cave, mother of cenotes in Mexico
World | Jan 19, 2018, 04:34 PM ISTAfter 10 months of intense work, a team of explorers have discovered world's largest flood cavern and 'mother of cenotes' opening up new windows to Mayan civilisation.
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VIDEO! NASA's Curiosity rover begins new chapter in Mars exploration
World | Oct 04, 2016, 03:45 PM ISTNASA's Curiosity rover has embarked on a new chapter in its Mars journey, beginning its ascent to new locations on Mount Sharp where it will explore possible evidence of ancient water. Having completed a
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Cabinet clears exploration in 31 oil, gas blocks
India | Apr 23, 2013, 07:58 AM ISTNew Delhi, April 23: The Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) Monday cleared 25 oil and gas blocks for exploration out of the 31 where work had been stopped due to security restrictions by the defence
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Mars rover Curiosity begins exploration of red planet
World | Aug 23, 2012, 07:00 PM ISTPasadena, Calif, Aug 23: NASA's Curiosity rover took its first test drive around the gravel-strewn Martian terrain on Wednesday, in preparation for the ultimate road trip to find out if life could have existed on
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'Indian Exploration In Vietnam Oil Blocks Within Norms'
Mar 30, 2012, 01:05 PM ISTNew Delhi, Mar 30: Asserting that China's opposition to India undertaking oil exploration in Vietnamese blocks was not in accordance with UN norms, Vietnam today said the blocks are well within its sovereign territory. Maintaining