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Geologists Say Quartz And Few Earthquakes Can Make A Giant Gold Nugget

Humanity’s fascination with gold stretches back thousands of years. Gold mining is described in ancient Greek and Roman sources, and gold rushes – especially in the 19th century – played a powerful role in shaping the modern world. The dense, yellow metal is often found in the veins of the rocky mineral quartz. This is because the two condense together from hot fluids underground as a result of changes in temperature, pressure and chemistry. Geologists understand this process quite well, but large gold nuggets have been a bit of a mystery. Gold is only dissolved in natural fluids at around one part per million, so how does it concentrate into lumps that weigh tens or… Read More »Geologists Say Quartz And Few Earthquakes Can Make A Giant Gold Nugget

DU To Announce Upgraded Allocations And Round-I Results For Performance-Based Programs Today

Delhi University will release the upgraded allocations and Round-I results for Performance-Based Programs, CW (Children/Widows of Armed Forces Personnel), ECA (Extra-Curricular Activities), Sports, and Ward Quota today. The results will be announced on September 3, 2024 by 5 pm.  The upgraded window was open from August 31 to September 1 and allowed candidates who were admitted in the Round 1 and Round 2 to opt for upgradation based on their higher preference.  Candidates who opted  for Upgrade also had the option to reorder the programme + college combinations that were higher in preference.  Candidates will have time until 4.59pm on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, to accept their allocated seats. The colleges will verify and approve… Read More »DU To Announce Upgraded Allocations And Round-I Results For Performance-Based Programs Today

Sunken Village Emerges Amidst Greece’s Record Drought

Record-breaking temperatures and prolonged drought in Greece have exposed a sunken village in Athens’ main reservoir for the first time in 30 years. The village of Kallio was submerged in the late 1970s when the Mornos dam was built 200 kilometres (124 miles) west of the capital, the artificial lake fed by the Mornos and Evinos rivers. With lake levels down by 30 percent in recent months according to state water operator EYDAP, the ruins of a school and houses have reappeared. “The level of Lake Mornos has dropped by 40 metres (131 feet),” said Yorgos Iosifidis, a 60-year-old pensioner who had to leave his home as a young man along with the other villagers… Read More »Sunken Village Emerges Amidst Greece’s Record Drought

Kangana Ranaut Announces Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Amidst Emergency Release Setback

While the release of Kangana Ranaut‘s upcoming film Emergency has been postponed, the actress has announced a new project titled Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata. The film will be written and directed by Manoj Tapadia. The makers and Kangana shared a collaborative Instagram post featuring a series of snaps of the Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata team. Kangana and Manoj can be seen posing alongside the project’s producers, Babita Ashiwal and Adi Sharmaa. The text attached to the post reads: “Kangana Ranaut set to headline our maiden venture! Ecstatic to announce Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, a cinematic tribute to the unsung heroes, our first venture as producers Babita Ashiwal and Adi Sharmaa under our banners Eunoia Films and Floating Rocks Entertainnment. Starring the incredibly talented… Read More »Kangana Ranaut Announces Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Amidst Emergency Release Setback

Devara New Poster: Jr NTR And Janhvi Kapoor In A Dreamy World

Team Devara shared a new poster from the film and it features the film’s lead actors Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor. The poster features the actors posing in a dreamy set-up with ear-to-ear grins on their faces. Janhvi Kapoor captioned the post, “Are you guys ready? Daavudi . Video song out on September 4th. An Anirudh Musical.” She added the hashtags #Devara and #DevaraOnSep27th. Shanaya Kapoor dropped heart and heart-eyed emojis in the comments. Devara stars Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan in pivotal roles. Jr NTR will be reuniting with Koratala Siva for the film after Janatha Garage. Check out the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by… Read More »Devara New Poster: Jr NTR And Janhvi Kapoor In A Dreamy World