In 1929, archaeologist Pei Wenzhong uncovered a skullcap in a cave near Beijing: Peking Man forced the world to take Asia’s deep human past seriouslyIn 1929, the unearthing of Peking Man in China dramatically altered the landscape of human evolutionary studies. This pivotal Homo erectus ...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Ancient squirrels ate meat like 'zombies,' and the proof is in the poopFrozen ancient squirrel feces from Canada's Yukon have revealed a lost Ice Age world. These coprolites, dating back up to 700,000 years, co...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deathsElectric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. A...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
India can take the lead in applying AI in industries: SAP CEO Christian KleinSAP CEO Christian Klein believes India can lead in applying AI to industries like manufacturing and finance, rather than just replicating l...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 10: Salem witch hangings, Italy enters World War II, the Six-Day War ends, Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, the Lidice massacre and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 10, several pivotal events shaped the course of world history. The date is remembered for Benjamin Franklin's ...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Chinese hackers pose biggest espionage threat to tech firms, CrowdStrike saysChina-linked hackers presented the largest espionage threat to technology firms in the past year. This surge coincides with significant inv...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on MondayIndian benchmark indices ended marginally lower on Friday as investors assessed the RBI’s decision to keep rates unchanged while raising in...
07 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
America’s formula for attracting Indian tech talent is hard to copy, but nations are still tryingDespite growing global competition, United States continues to be the top choice for Indian tech professionals. This enduring appeal stems ...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyersChinese companies are pushing ahead with humanoid robot production. These robots can perform tasks like directing traffic and making coffee...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.35 AM IST
NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space stationIn a dramatic turn of events on Friday, five astronauts on the International Space Station temporarily vacated the main area and sought ref...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space stationFive astronauts on the International Space Station prepared for evacuation Friday due to a worsening air leak. Russian experts worked to se...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Conflict in Middle East & its evolution will dominate proceedings of Russia’s leading foreign policy forumMoscow hosts the 12th Primakov Readings forum discussing a world without rules. Global impacts of regional conflicts, especially in the Mid...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
HUL cuts permanent employee count by 8.6% in FY26Hindustan Unilever has reduced its workforce in fiscal year 2026. The company saw a decline in both permanent employees and workers. This m...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Unilever says it won't miss India's premium boom like it did in ChinaUnilever CEO Fernando Fernandez stated the company will not repeat past mistakes in China by being late to India's premium market. He empha...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.26 AM IST
UK minister Yvette Cooper to visit India, China for talks on global crises and tradeBritish Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper embarks on a crucial trip to China and India this week. She will engage with leaders on pressing glo...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.49 PM IST