December 8, 2025

Ancient Egyptian Pleasure Boat Found Off Alexandria, Confirms Strabo’s Description

Archaeologists discovered a 35-meter ancient Egyptian pleasure boat near Alexandria. Dating to the first century, it matches historical descriptions by Strabo. Found near the submerged island of Antirhodos, the boat reveals Roman Egypt's luxury and religious life.

December 8, 2025

Chennai's Kalikambal Temple Rajagopuram Raised 3 Feet to Avoid Flooding

Chennai's Sri Kalikambal Temple is lifting its five-tier granite Rajagopuram by three feet to prevent flooding. The ₹2.33 crore renovation includes waterproofing and flooring ahead of a March 2026 festival.

December 8, 2025

Water Leak Damages Hundreds of Books at Louvre Museum Amid Recent Thefts and Closures

A water leak at Paris's Louvre museum damaged 300-400 books, mostly Egyptology journals. No precious books or artifacts lost. This follows recent jewel theft and gallery closure issues.

December 8, 2025

Forest Department Forms Committee After Leopard Kills Boy in Valparai

Following a leopard attack that killed a five-year-old in Valparai, the Forest Department has formed a committee to stop future human-wildlife conflicts in the region.

December 8, 2025

Taibah University Suspends On-Campus Classes Due to Heavy Rain Alert

Taibah University in Madinah canceled physical classes on December 8, 2025, due to heavy rainfall warnings. Students and staff must use the Blackboard platform to continue studies remotely.