Scientists studying ancient Siberian bone fragments used DNA to identify a previously unknown extinct bovine related to modern yaks that followed its own evolutionary path for hundreds of thousands of years

Scientists studying ancient Siberian bone fragments used DNA to identify a previously unknown extinct bovine related to modern yaks that followed its own evolutionary path for hundreds of thousands of years

Comparison of these genomes with those of modern and extinct bovines revealed that the remains represented a previously unrecognized lineage. A handful of unremarkable bone fragments from caves in southern Siberia have turned out to hold an extraordinary evolutionary story. According to an online report by Phys Org, ancient DNA recovered from the remains has…

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Bangladesh's banana farmers once discarded the stems; the waste can now produce 37,778 tonnes of fibre a year and a $94 million export opportunity

Bangladesh’s banana farmers once discarded the stems; the waste can now produce 37,778 tonnes of fibre a year and a $94 million export opportunity | World News

Bangladesh’s banana farmers could turn discarded banana stems into a source of income, as researchers estimate the waste could produce nearly 37,778 tonnes of banana fibre each year, creating a potential $94 million export opportunity. According to the study published in the Journal of Hunan University, titled ‘Unlocking the Potential of Banana Fibre Exports from…

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Top 50 highest-earning creators of 2026: Collective earnings surpass $1 billion for the first time

Top 50 highest-earning creators of 2026: Collective earnings surpass $1 billion for the first time | World News

The creator economy reached a historic milestone in 2026. According to Forbes’ 2026 Top Creators list, the world’s 50 highest-earning social media stars generated a combined $1.02 billion between March 2025 and March 2026, marking the first time collective earnings crossed the billion-dollar mark. The total represents a 20 per cent increase from the $853…

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Donald Trump Iran Policy: ‘Blast them or make a deal’: Donald Trump lays out stark choice for Iran, calls war criticism ‘treasonous’

Donald Trump Iran Policy: ‘Blast them or make a deal’: Donald Trump lays out stark choice for Iran, calls war criticism ‘treasonous’

US President Donald Trump on Friday said Washington faces a clear choice in its approach to Iran, either pursue a negotiated settlement or escalate militarily, as tensions continue in the Middle East.“There are options. Do we want to go and just blast the hell out of them and finish them forever? Or do we want…

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Iran Us Relations: JD Vance to visit Pakistan on Tuesday for second round of peace talks as ceasefire deadline nears: Report

Iran Us Relations: JD Vance to visit Pakistan on Tuesday for second round of peace talks as ceasefire deadline nears: Report

File photo: US Vice President JD Vance (Picture credit: AP) US Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Islamabad by Tuesday morning for high-stakes talks with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, as a fragile ceasefire approaches its expiry, according to an Axios report.The visit comes at a critical juncture, with US…

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India urges US to reconsider proposed 12.5% tariff over 'forced labour' probe under USTR's Sec 301

India urges US to reconsider proposed 12.5% tariff over ‘forced labour’ probe under USTR’s Sec 301

India has urged the United States to reconsider its proposed 12.5% tariff on Indian imports under the USTR’s Section 301 forced labour investigation. India has urged the United States to withdraw its proposal to impose an additional 12.5% tariff on Indian imports under a Section 301 investigation into forced labour-related trade practices, saying the move…

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Philanthropy quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: "It's important to acknowledge that giving away money your family will never…"

Philanthropy quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: “It’s important to acknowledge that giving away money your family will never…” | World News

Handing away money you were never going to spend anyway is easy to praise and, according to the person doing it, not actually all that impressive. Melinda French Gates, one of the most prominent philanthropists in the world, said exactly that about her own giving. “It’s important to acknowledge that giving away money your family…

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Simon Helmot’s blueprint for Gulf Giants: Bold, aggressive cricket and a hell of a fight | Cricket News

File photo Simon Helmot (L) during an ILT20 match. He will coach the Gulf Giants in the upcoming season. (Image: Creimas) New Gulf Giants head coach Simon Helmot believes smart recruitment and a fearless identity are the keys to returning the inaugural ILT20 champions to title contention. In a conversation with TimesofIndia.com, the Australian coach…

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Stock Market Today Live Updates: Dalal Street opens on strong note; BSE Sensex jumps over 500 points, NSE Nifty50 above 24,550

Stock Market Today Live Updates: Dalal Street opens on strong note; BSE Sensex jumps over 500 points, NSE Nifty50 above 24,550

Stock market today: BSE Sensex adds over 500 points in opening trade, Nifty50 soars above 24,550 Benchmark indices open August on a firm note, extending the positive momentum seen in the previous session. BSE Sensex climbed 551.13 points, or 0.71 per cent, to trade at 78,645.77, while NSE Nifty 50 gained 168.45 points, or 0.69…

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Sylvester Stallone turns 80: Inside the 'Rocky' legend's 'who concentrates on his art and 'painting is truly his first love' |

Sylvester Stallone turns 80: Inside the ‘Rocky’ legend’s ‘who concentrates on his art and ‘painting is truly his first love’ |

Beyond his love for acting, Sylvester Stallone is also a big painter, and likes to lead a quiet life away from all of the hassle at his home in Palm Beach, Florida. (Instagram) Sylvester Stallone is best known for his action films and thrilling roles, including ‘Rocky’ and ‘Rambo’, to name a few. However, there…

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