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A Stanford study just rewrote the Bengal cat's origin storyNew research reveals Bengal cats' striking looks originate from common house cats. For years, people believed their wild ancestry was respo...
Monkey business gone rogue: Bored Capuchin monkeys on Panama island kidnap baby Howler monkeys, leave scientists stunnedA bizarre mystery unfolded on Jicarón Island as white-faced capuchins repeatedly abducted baby howler monkeys, showing no intent to harm or...
4 essential tips to master current affairs for competitive exams in 2025Staying updated on current affairs is vital for acing competitive exams. Use multiple reliable resources, solve previous years' papers, mai...
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Immortality: Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson on 'don’t die' philosophy and mortalityTech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson visited Mumbai, advocating for his "Don't Die" philosophy. He highlighted India's air quality issues, empha...
Don't bark your head off about a 'stray dog menace', deal with it humanelyThe author's mother threatened to leave the house if she couldn't have a dog, and they now have two dogs, Sunny and Jinny. Sunny was found ...
Asian consumers could soon be paying with stablecoinsHong Kong put out a proposal last week to license stablecoins. Singapore has already announced similar intentions. It’s very likely that be...
Scientists intrigued by Turkish family that walks on all foursThe Ulas family from Turkey has intrigued scientists with their unique ability to walk on all fours, challenging conventional notions of hu...
World on 'thin ice' as UN climate report gives stark warning
Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridges vying for tag of UNESCO World Heritage SiteMeghalaya's Jingkieng Jri (Living Root Bridge) are trailblazers that not only highlight the symbiotic relationship between Nature and human...
Stopping Indian basmati and mangoes: Countries erect shadowy barriers to tradeNon-tariff measures are acceptable in international trade, but nations use these to make impractical rules that hurt Indian exporters. Smal...
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View: SEBI must ensure effective management, good governance are valued in board compositionOver the past decade, IDs have grown in stature and voice. Most well-run listed companies have IDs who add genuine value to the business th...
Memories: What 2020 meant for business leaders and other prominent personalitiesAs the year draws to a close, ET Magazine reached out to a cross-section of people — politicians and bureaucrats, diplomats and CEOs, activ...
Climate change is paving the way for shock-proof seedsClimate change is threatening 120-million farmers and over 500 cos of India’s Rs 15,000 cr seed industry.
These two issues could put the brakes on the Bt cotton storyIndia has the fifth largest area under GM crop cultivation, and Bt cotton seeds account for 40% of the Rs 14,000 crore national seeds marke...
GM crops: Government should set up an independent regulator at the earliestVarious studies published between 2002 and 2012 did not find any significant hazard to human health, biodiversity or the environment caused...
India-born scientist Sanjaya Rajaram named winner of 2014 World Food PrizeWorld Food Prize was established by Borlaug in order to focus the world's attention on hunger and on those whose work has significantly hel...
India-born scientist Sanjaya Rajaram named winner of 2014 World Food PrizeRajaram's breakthrough achievement in successfully cross-breeding winter and spring wheat varieties, which were distinct gene pools.
In Khobragade’s hounding, an ambitious brown man assumes the white man’s burdenIt only begins to make sense if one factors in the cultural economic context in the US.
CWG scam: Consultants drove commonwealth Games costs up and upScope of streetscaping work expanded from 20km to 73.48km; shortlisting of consultants delayed till 2008; costlier specifications used.