For decades, much of what the world knew about human genetics was built from datasets that scarcely reflected the diversity of South Asia. Yet one of the most significant pieces of the human story may have been hiding in plain sight. Across India’s mainland and island communities lies an extraordinary genetic record stretching back tens…
Quote of the day by Alexander Fleming (Image source: Wikipedia) There is an old joke among travellers that the best part of many journeys is the bit that was never in the guidebook. Ask people about memorable holidays and they rarely begin with airport schedules or hotel reservations. Instead, they talk about the small café…
A man identified by investigators as an undocumented immigrant from Mexico was shot dead in Texas after attempting to hijack a car carrying a father’s family, including several children.The suspect was named as 30-year-old Jose Ramirez and was killed on Sunday afternoon in Dallas, according to Fox 4 Dallas.Ramirez had caused a crash involving two…
While most children her age are only beginning to explore new skills, Arha achieved a feat that captured global attention. The five-year-old trained 50 chess learners and solved 30 puzzles simultaneously, earning recognition in the Noble Book of World Records. Her journey underscores how chess can nurture leadership, critical thinking, and confidence from an early…
In the quaint village of Mavadi Kadepathar, about 60 km from Pune, celebrations erupt whenever there is news about Tamil superstar Rajinikanth. In fact, the village is often called the ‘Rajinikanth’s village’. For someone as iconic as Rajinikanth, it is only natural that he would have admirers in every nook and corner of the world….
Egyptian proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Some proverbs sound mysterious until you stop and think about them for a moment.“Entering a bathroom is not like leaving it.”At first glance, the saying appears almost too obvious to qualify as wisdom. Of course entering a bathroom is different from leaving it. Nobody goes…
A former JPMorgan staffer described as “socially awkward” has been accused of making fabricated sexual harassment allegations against a “top performer” senior executive, as fresh details emerge in a high-profile legal battle shaking the bank.Indian-oirign Chirayu Rana, a 35-year-old former analyst who is now a principal at investment firm Bregal Sagemount, has been identified as…
Tomorrow, on April 21, 2026, Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti will be celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor across the country. There are a lot of things to learn from Adi Shankaracharya ji and here we have mentioned nine different lessons you should learn from him based on your birth date so let’s go and check your…
India has sufficient fuel inventories and there is no plan to ration petrol, diesel or LPG supplies despite continuing disruptions in global energy markets, Oil Secretary Neeraj Mittal said on Monday, PTI reported.Addressing the CII Annual Business Summit, Mittal said the country has maintained adequate fuel and LPG stocks during the ongoing West Asia crisis…
NASA’s Boeing 777 has returned to Langley Research Centre in Virginia after undergoing major modifications that have transformed it from a commercial passenger aircraft into a powerful airborne science laboratory. The aircraft reportedly spent months in Waco, Texas, where engineers carried out extensive structural upgrades to prepare it for its new role. Its return marks…