200,000-year-old DNA found at Schöningen site in Germany (Image source: Canva) Scientists have identified DNA that is around 200,000 years old at an open-air archaeological site in Germany, a place where experts once believed such genetic material could not survive. The find was made at the Schöningen site in Lower Saxony, which is famous for…
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has invited online applications for starting new Post Graduate (PG) medical courses, setting up new standalone PG medical institutions, and increasing seats in existing PG courses for the academic year 2026-27.The notice has been issued by the Medical Assessment and Rating Board, New Delhi. Applications will be accepted only through…
Shahid Kapoor’s O Romeo underperformed at the box office, collecting Rs 1.20 crore on day 17. Despite Kapoor’s praised performance, the film failed to click with audiences, with domestic totals at Rs 65.20 crore and worldwide earnings surpassing Rs 101 crore. Vishal Bhardwaj directed the film, which recorded a 12.81% occupancy on the third Sunday….
Varun Chakravarthy attends a training session ahead of their T20 World Cup cricket semi final match against England in Mumbai, Wednesday, March 4, 2026.(AP Photo) Varun Chakravarthy’s contrasting performances across formats recently, from dominating the IPL to facing challenges during the T20 World Cup despite finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker, underline a deeper truth about…
Air travel is a daily routine for many of us, but what we wear while flying could have a greater impact than we ever thought possible. Whether it is comfort or hygiene and safety, small decisions such as whether or not to wear socks while flying could have a larger impact than we ever thought…
Researchers have just discovered something surprising about how your body controls blood pressure. It turns out that a tiny cluster of neurons in your brain that controls your breathing is also controlling your blood pressure and when these neurons go haywire, it can cause dangerous high blood pressure that’s hard to treat.The findings of the…
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Wednesday named Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, as its candidate from Panihati in its third list of nominees for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, formally bringing the bereaved mother into the electoral fray.In a press release, the party said its Central…
RCB won the 2025 IPL trophy. Few teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have commanded as much attention and frustration as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). From their inception in 2008 as one of the most expensive franchises, RCB built a reputation on star power, loyal fan support and near misses. Owned initially by Vijay…
The United States is set to commit nearly its entire inventory of stealthy long-range JASSM-ER cruise missiles to its ongoing military campaign against Iran, significantly depleting stockpiles earmarked for other regions, according to a Bloomberg report.Citing a person with direct knowledge of the matter, Bloomberg reported that orders were issued in late March to pull…
Domestic automobile retail sales witnessed a strong surge in February, rising sharply year-on-year as demand improved across most vehicle segments. According to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), total retail sales reached 24,09,362 units in February 2026, compared to 19,17,934 units in the same month last year. This translates to a…