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  Famous explorer Christopher Columbus was probably a Jew not from Italy but THIS country, shows study

  World | October 14, 2024 13:30 IST

  Christopher 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 | February 27, 2024 17:46 IST

  The 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 | December 30, 2021 17:49 IST

  2021 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 | January 19, 2018 16:34 IST

  After 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 | October 04, 2016 15:45 IST

  NASA'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 | April 23, 2013 7:58 IST

  New 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 | August 23, 2012 19:00 IST

  Pasadena, 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'

  March 30, 2012 13:05 IST

  New 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