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Living bacteria found in polar ice, raises possibility of life in icy worlds

December 21, 2017 10:00 pm

New research into polar ice has shown that bacteria can survive deeper into ice sheets, raising the possibility of life in our solar systems' distant, icy planets.

Polar freeze turns deadly, moves to US East and South after killing 21 people

January 08, 2014 2:20 pm

The Midwest and the East experienced temperatures colder than much of Antarctica.

Polar freeze turns deadly, moves to US East and South

January 09, 2014 10:39 pm

Allahabad HC quashes cheating case against international shooter Vartika Singh

Updated: December 25, 2025 04:09 IST

Four FIRs were lodged against Vartika Singh after she alleged she was asked for Rs 25 lakh as a bribe in return for a berth in the National Commission for Women.

93 acres of land, Rs 1.37 crore worth ornaments: Karnataka Lokayukta Police raids 17 locations, seize Rs 19.2 crore properties from 4 govt officers

Updated: December 25, 2025 04:09 IST

The raids took place at over 17 locations, including the residences, offices, and relatives' houses of the accused officers in Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Karwar, and Raichur districts.

Christmas feasting and blood sugar: As mulled wine may have hidden calories, here’s how to sip it safely

Updated: December 25, 2025 03:35 IST

If you want to enjoy mulled wine more mindfully, a few small changes help

In Gujarat, dy mamlatdar held in PMLA case; collector booked, shifted

Updated: December 25, 2025 03:01 IST

ACB books 4 including Surendranagar district collector Rajendrakumar Patel under anti corruption law

Vijay Hazare Trophy Highlights: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma tons guide Delhi and Mumbai to victory

Updated: December 25, 2025 00:20 IST

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, Delhi vs Andhra, Mumbai vs Sikkim Today VHT Matches: Rohit Sharma was eventually dismissed on 155 off 94 balls while Virat Kohli departed after making 131 in 101.

Going beyond crackdown on peddlers | Counselling for drug users & parents: How Surat police unit freed 165 from addiction in its first year

Updated: December 25, 2025 00:13 IST

Surat SOG's Anti-Narcotics Unit, the only such unit run by police in Gujarat, identifies drug users and counsel them by involving their families with the help of 84 psychiatrists and six rehabilitation centres

HC slams BMC for ‘turning a blind eye’ to air pollution, says ‘situation beyond control’ as 125 big projects sanctioned

Updated: December 25, 2025 00:10 IST

The court directed BMC to conduct regular periodic monitoring of the construction and big project working sites and ensure "fear in the mind of project proponents" to comply with guidelines to curb pollution.

Pune’s Christmas Brunch Tables Are Ready. Are You?

Updated: December 24, 2025 23:59 IST

Festive indulgence is paired with live music, cocktails and menus designed for sharing, as diners across the city raise a toast to the last week of the year in spaces that prioritise warmth over spectacle.

Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza

December 24, 2025 23:37 IST

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top Catholic leader in the Holy Land, kicked off this year's celebrations during the traditional procession from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, calling for “a Christmas full of light.”

Riyad Mahrez at the double as Algeria outclass 10-man Sudan

December 24, 2025 23:24 IST

The captain opened the scoring in the second minute and added to the tally on the ‍hour ⁠mark against a Sudan side who had to play with 10 men for most of the match. Ibrahim Maza came on as a substitute to score Algeria's third five minutes from time.