A wooden structure, dated 476,000 years old, was found at Kalambo Falls in Zambia. This discovery has significantly altered our view of early hominin intelligence. Researchers from Aberystwyth University and the University of Liverpool uncovered these logs that fit together, marking the oldest known example of wood used in building. Remarkably, this structure existed over…
Tejaswin Shankar (Image credit: PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Just two days before the Commonwealth Games decathlon, Tejaswin Shankar was unsure whether he would even step onto the track. A sudden flare-up in his leg threatened to end his campaign before it had even begun.But the 27-year-old had other plans. He produced one of the biggest…
NEW DELHI: “Dukh hota hai. Mai iss bade chance ka wait kar rha tha par naam nahi aya [It hurts. I was waiting for this big opportunity, but my name didn’t come up],” a dejected Harsh Singh told Timesofindia.com after being left out of the Indian judo squad for the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.Just…
Presenting the budget in the assembly, finance minister Swapan Dasgupta said the government had inherited a debt burden of Rs 8.15 lakh crore but would focus on restoring fiscal discipline while continuing welfare programmes. The BJP government in West Bengal unveiled its first budget on Monday, combining welfare spending with employment promises as it announced…
China’s share in India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals remained largely negligible in 2025-26, with the government approving just one proposal worth Rs 1 crore during the year. In comparison, 13 proposals from Hong Kong, together worth Rs 610.42 crore, received approval, according to official data. These approvals fall under India’s investment screening rules for…
It’s factually correct that light is crucial for photosynthesis, but research from Osaka Metropolitan University uncovers an intriguing contradiction: it also slows down plant growth. The study, published in the Physiologia Plantarum journal, shows that white light exposure triggers biochemical modifications; this reaction makes the bond between a plant’s internal tissues and outer layer stronger….
General:You may wake up feeling sluggish, and yet by midday your backbone returns. Strange mix, isn’t it? Mars stirs your courage, but the Moon drags at your mood, creating a day that starts heavy and becomes sharper once you choose a direction.Restlessness and laziness can sit side by side this morning. Don’t surrender to either….
Lakshya Sen, Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand advance Lakshya Sen makes a strong comeback after a shaky start to enter the second round of the BWF World Championships in the men’s singles event.The Indian star loses the opening game to Austria’s Collins Valentine Filimon but quickly turns the match around to win 16-21, 21-8, 21-4 in 45…
Amid much hype and anticipation, Marvel Studios took the stage at CinemaCon on Thursday to share with audiences an update about their highly anticipated superhero film. Photos from the events saw the hallways turning green with ‘Avengers’ posters that featured the film’s release date – December 18, 2026. With this, the film is now set…
Indian woman loses iPhone 16 Pro in Japan for 5th time, finds it exactly where she left it An iPhone going missing is enough to make anyone check every pocket, bag, and nearby spot in a panic. But an Indian woman’s latest phone search in Japan had an unusual ending. After realizing her iPhone 16…
Photo: Kabeer Chillar and his parents When Kabeer Chillar secured an All India Rank 2 in JEE Advanced, his dreams didn’t come to a full stop. The prodigy, who is currently a Computer Science Engineering student at IIT Bombay, aims to get into Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for higher studies. Most recently, the IITian,…
Rajasthan Roadways bus reaches Ajmer village (Instagram) For ‘aam janta’ or normal people, travelling in a bus is very regular. Using a government bus for daily commute is an ordinary part of daily life for many. But far from the normal city sounds, in the remote village of Rajasthan named Kurthal, the arrival of a…
