Which place in India is known as ‘Little Iran’: The surprising story behind this tiny community of about 1,000 people |

Which place in India is known as ‘Little Iran’: The surprising story behind this tiny community of about 1,000 people |

PC: Azad India Foundation India is home to many small communities whose histories stretch far beyond the country’s borders. One such group lives quietly in Kishanganj, a district in Bihar close to the borders of West Bengal and Nepal. Locals sometimes refer to parts of this area as “Little Iran,” because a small Iranian community…

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Why is Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag not playing against LSG in IPL 2026 match?

Why is Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag not playing against LSG in IPL 2026 match?

Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant, left, and Rajasthan Royals’ Riyan Parag. (File photo) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals stand-in captain Yashasvi Jaiswal won the toss and opted to bowl first vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their IPL 2026 match at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Tuesday. RR’s full-time captain Riyan Parag was not available…

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‘Half-fish, half-human’ Mummified mermaid discovered in Japan with traits linked to rare Kappa folklore artefact |

‘Half-fish, half-human’ Mummified mermaid discovered in Japan with traits linked to rare Kappa folklore artefact |

A “mummified half-fish, half-human” figure was reportedly found in an old house in Fukushima. The skeletal remains appear to have a humanoid upper body with long arms and claw-like hands. Its mouth contains multiple pointed teeth, and the lower body has a fish-like tail with scale-like textures. Experts say the model is likely crafted rather…

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