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Discovery of 16 human bones changed the course of history. How they survived 40,000 years ago and did climate change made them extinct?A remarkable discovery of 16 bones in Germany's Neander Valley in 1856 challenged prevailing scientific beliefs about human origins. Initia...
California's coastal sand dunes are becoming history, and the first-ever map shows how 165 years of development and erosion have shrunk a natural shield against storms and rising seasCalifornia's iconic beaches are losing their natural sand dune protectors, with over half disappearing since the Gold Rush due to developme...
Italy brings Botticelli masterpiece to India, cultural ties to deepen further: Envoy Antonio BartoliItaly is deepening its ties with India through cultural exchanges, highlighted by the 'One Mother, Many Mother Tongues' exhibition in New D...
Quote of the day by Virat Kohli: ‘Irrespective of whether you have talent or not, one has to …’ – Legendary cricketer on why talent alone is never enoughCricket icon Virat Kohli emphasizes that talent alone is insufficient for success, highlighting the indispensable role of relentless hard w...
PM Modi says Bengal on fast development track under NDA's double-engine governmentPrime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that West Bengal is now on a rapid development path under the NDA's 'double-engine' government, contr...
Indian tourists abroad: Viral reels, volume travel and culture clash debateA reflection on viral videos of Indian tourists abroad, exploring debates over travel behaviour, Instagram culture, and the tension between...
Life advice of the day by Salvador Dalí: 'Mistakes are almost always of a sacred nature. Never try to...' - inspiring quote by Spanish surrealist artist on self-improvement and why understanding and learning from mistakes matters more than avoiding themLife advice of the day by Salvador Dalí: Renowned artist Salvador Dalí offered profound life advice, urging us to embrace mistakes not as f...
These 300-million-year-old baby fossils just turned a major evolution theory upside downAncient fossilized babies of crocodile-like predators are rewriting evolutionary history. Previously, scientists believed early land animal...
Quote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: 'The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are...' - the Union Army officer's General Order No. 3 marked the end of slavery in TexasQuote of the day by Gordon Granger for Juneteenth: On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce ...
Juneteenth 2026: Where and how NYC, Southern California and Central Illinois are celebrating the federal holidayJuneteenth celebrations are underway nationwide, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. Events range from food festivals and parades ...
California State Parks offering free passes for a limited time: Who can apply and how it worksCalifornia State Parks Pass: California residents have a chance to explore state parks and historic sites for free. A limited-time program ...
In 1912, Cadillac fitted 12,000 cars with Charles Kettering's electric self-starter; the hand-crank era ended, and ordinary drivers could finally start a car safelyIn the early days of the automobile, drivers faced a daunting ritual every time they wanted to hit the road. Cranking the engine by hand wa...
Forget deadbeat dads: These devoted spiders guard their babies, and science finally knows whyCitizen science data from iNaturalist, combined with decades of fieldwork, has revealed the complex evolutionary history of parental care i...
Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw: ‘Marriage is an alliance entered into by a man who can't sleep with the window shut..’ ; lessons on marriage being a compromise from celebrated British playwrightGeorge Bernard Shaw's quote highlights that marriage is an alliance requiring compromise, not just mutual attraction. It emphasizes accepti...
Assam's Karbi Anglong holds rare medieval manuscripts, admin to rope in experts to decode themDeep in Assam's Karbi Anglong district lies a treasure trove of ancient manuscripts, featuring elegant Tai and Sanskrit writings crafted on...
Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud convictionSam Bankman-Fried's bid to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence has failed. The appeals court found prosecutors' evide...
Life advice of the day by Barbara Walters: 'Work harder than everybody. You’re not going to get...'-The woman who changed television forever, here's her powerful lesson on hard work and persistenceBarbara Walters' life shows success is built through discipline and consistency. She worked hard, faced barriers, and kept improving. Her j...
Alavandar Murder Case: Half head that still teaches medical students more than 70 years laterAlavandar Murder Case: A preserved human head, labeled "M 11", at Madras Medical College is a teaching tool from the 1952 C Alavandar murde...
To Russia, with love: Indian contemporary art arrives at the Hermitage that houses masterpieces by Rembrandt and RaphaelThe State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is thrilled to unveil 'Sediments of Becoming', an exhibition that introduces the dynamic lands...
This 415-million-year-old monster scorpion existed before trees, and it's the biggest everScientists have identified Praearcturus gigas, a one-meter-long scorpion from the Early Devonian period, as the largest scorpion ever disco...