Bats, the winged mammals, are essential to ecosystem pollination, to give just one example, and control of insects, among others. And in addition to their utility to ecosystems, they are also the bearers of a dark reputation: as reservoirs for an impressive variety of deadly viruses that have caused a number of human pandemics. In…
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has released the detailed timetable for the UP Board Compartment Examinations 2025 for both Class 10 and Class 12 students. These supplementary exams are a crucial opportunity for students who did not clear one subject in the main board examinations or for those looking to improve their marks…
Aamir Khan, who recently made a comeback to the big screen with ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’, has opened up about his personal beliefs. Known for his thoughtful take on life and films, the ‘PK’ actor usually stays away from talking about religion in public. But this time, he shared how he sees people beyond their religion…
Cardiovascular diseases claimed 17.9 million lives in 2019, with heart attacks and strokes accounting for 85%. Recognizing early warning signs like chest discomfort, unusual fatigue, shortness of breath, palpitations, and sleep disturbances a month prior can be life-saving. Prompt medical attention is crucial upon experiencing these symptoms to mitigate potential risks. 17.9 million people died…
Tata Harrier EV Stealth Edition launched. Tata Motors, alongside the price announcement of the much-anticipated QWD variants of its flagship Harrier EV, has also launched the Stealth Edition of the SUV. The prices for the latter start at Rs 28.24 lakh, ex-showroom. This edition sits at the premium end of the model’s range and is…
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday went all out in its attack against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, after he vowed during a rally in Patna to “throw the Waqf Act into the dustbin” if the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) is voted to power in…
Remittances constituted over 10% of the total gross current account inflows. Remittances from Indian diaspora hit record high! The overseas Indian community transferred $135.46 billion to India during the previous fiscal year, setting a new record. For over ten years, India has maintained its position as the leading recipient of diaspora remittances globally.The Reserve Bank…
Sachin Tendulkar (left) with James Anderson (Image credit: England Cricket) Former India cricketer Farokh Engineer has slammed the England Cricket Board (ECB) for renaming the India-England Test series trophy. The trophy, which was previously named the Pataudi Trophy, was renamed the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at the start of the ongoing five-match Test series.“Well, Tiger Pataudi was…
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, right, celebrates with teammate Bernardo Silva after scoring his side’s third goal during the Club World Cup Group G soccer match between Juventus and Manchester City in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, June 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack) Manchester City’s dominance in English football over the past decade could face an extraordinary reckoning…
In a recent study published in Science, researchers have uncovered genetic evidence suggesting that Catalhoyuk, one of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic settlements located in southern Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), was likely a matriarchal society. DNA analysis of over 130 skeletons buried beneath the city’s mudbrick houses reveals a strong pattern of maternal lineage shaping family…
