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  "Very Rare": 10th Century Viking Burial Site Discovered In Denmark

  In an accidental find, a 10th-century burial site believed to have belonged to a Viking noble family has been discovered in northern Denmark, packed with a "spectacular" trove of ancient objects, a museum announced Tuesday.

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  Threads Begins Testing the Ability to Send DMs Without Switching to Instagram

  Threads will soon let you send DMs to other users, as per a company official. The Meta-owned company is testing the feature and it is reported to be introduced in select markets this week. Instagram head Adam Mosseri stated that the ability to send messages directly on Threads has been a “top request” since the platform was launched.

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  1 Year Of Munjya: How Munjya Broke New Ground In Storytelling With Feet Firm In Folklore

  Munjya completes a year today, here's a look at how it won over the audience with its deep-rooted cultural storytelling inspired from Indian folklore

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  Scientists Capture Plasma Streams, Coronal Raindrops in Sharpest-Ever View of Sun’s Corona

  For the first time, scientists have captured ultra-detailed footage of the sun’s outer atmosphere, showing coronal rain and a never-before-seen plasma stream. These new images were made possible by adaptive optics that cut through Earth’s atmospheric interference, revealing structures never observed before. The findings could unlock solar myste...

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  Man, 25, Suffers Heart Attack During Wedding Ritual In Karnataka, Dies

  Soon after he tied the 'mangalsutra' (auspicious thread), a symbol that the couple is bound in matrimony, around the bride's neck, the 25-year-old man suffered a heart attack and died, leaving the constellation of friends and family in utter shock.

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  Threads Begins Testing Video Ads to Help Businesses Expand Reach, Increase Audience Engagement

  Threads announced its latest advertising initiative in the form of video ads at the Interactive Advertising Bureau NewFronts 2025 on Thursday. The Meta-owned platform says it has begun video ads as a way for businesses to expand their reach and engage a wider audience. Ad creatives will appear in between the organic content (user posts) in the Thre...

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  Threads Rolls Out Instagram-Like Account Status Feature for More Transparency

  Threads on Friday rolled out a new feature to help users understand about their posts and profile. Account Status, which was previously only available on Instagram, has been brought to the Meta-owned microblogging platform. With this feature, users will be able to see when their Threads posts are removed or demoted, in compliance with its community...

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  2 Arrested For Asking Candidate To Remove 'Sacred Thread' At NEET Exam Centre

  Two people were arrested in connection with an incident where a candidate was allegedly asked to remove "janivara" (sacred thread worn by Brahmins) before entering the exam hall to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) on May 4

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  Meta Opens Threads to Advertisers Globally

  Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it is expanding advertising on its social network Threads to all eligible advertisers globally. A growing user base on Threads—exceeding 320 million monthly users—and uncertainty surrounding a potential TikTok ban in the US could bolster Meta's ability to attract advertisers.

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  "Cut Janeu, Threw It In Dustbin": Massive Row At Karnataka Exam Centre

  Students who were appearing for the CET exam in Karnataka claimed that they were made to remove the sacred thread at the examination center.

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  On IPL 2025 Playoff Hopes, CSK Coach's Big Admission: "Run Out Of Time To..."

  CSK head coach Stephen Fleming on Saturday acknowledged that the five-time winners are "hanging on by the thread"

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  Students Told To Remove Sacred Thread At Karnataka Exam Centre, Case Filed

  Authorities have initiated an investigation into the matter to determine the circumstances under which students were allegedly instructed to remove religious symbols.

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  Indian Techie's Post Compares Life In Amsterdam To Bengaluru: "Find Myself Smiling More"

  After six months in Amsterdam, Bengaluru techie Pratim Bhosale posted a candid X thread about her transformed life in the Netherlands.

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  Threads Reportedly Testing New Feature for Importing Social Graph, Finding Creators Followed on X

  Threads is said to be testing a new feature which aims to make it easier to import the social graph from other microblogging platforms. According to a tipster, it is currently in beta and not available to all users. The feature is expected to introduce a way through which users can easily follow the same accounts on Threads as they do on X (formerl...

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  Viral: Delhi Man Works As Delivery Rider For Zepto And Blinkit, Shares Detailed Comparison

  Zepto vs Blinkit: The man who worked for both companies for a week shared insights as well as suggestions for improvements in a now-viral thread on X.