In 1909, Charles Doolittle Walcott (first from left) discovered the Burgess Shale formation in British Columbia, revealing exceptionally preserved soft-bodied ancient life. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Imagine the last day of your mountain trip, the sun setting, the packs packed, your thoughts turning to your journey home. It was at such a time that…
With the West Bengal Madhyamik Pariksha 2026 results now declared, not every student will find their name in the successful list. While the overall pass percentage remains strong at around 86.8%, thousands of students have not cleared one or more subjects. For them, the next steps matter more than the setback itself.Students who are not…
Mitchell Starc (Video grab) NEW DELHI: There is finally some good news for Delhi Capitals ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals — and it revolves around the much-anticipated return of Mitchell Starc.Delhi’s bowling coach Munaf Patel confirmed that the left-arm quick is available for selection after recovering from injury, though stopped…
In the recent few days, the discovery of “winged insects” and life forms similar to predators in images from NASA’s rovers on Mars has intrigued scientists as well as confused them in equal measure. It is certainly an interesting idea to see insects flitting about the planet’s surface or even seeing lizard-like creatures hiding amid…
Manav Suthar (BCCI Photo) NEW CHANDIGARH: It’s very easy to lose Manav Suthar in the crowd. His unassuming demeanour on the cricket field doesn’t quite tell how important he is to India’s plans to reclaim red-ball supremacy. He is a part of a red-ball spin project which has been meticulously designed by the Indian cricket…
Thorns in different plant species have always been an interesting subject for botanists. Be it rose plants or cactus, they use thorns to protect themselves from herbivorous animals. It was long unknown to researchers about the genetic development of thorns in plants. This has been clarified recently through the discovery of how genetic mutations can…
The government on Wednesday has directed FASTag issuer banks to immediately verify vehicle registration numbers (VRNs) linked to tags to improve data accuracy in the tolling system.“In order to enhance the accuracy and reliability of data in the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system, National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has issued directions to all FASTag…
GT’s Shubman Gill, RCB’s Rajat Patidar and SRH’s Pat Cummins (Image: X and IPL) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have enjoyed a sensational IPL 2026 campaign, finishing at the top of the points table and looking every bit like strong contenders to retain their crown. But history suggests that finishing first may not necessarily guarantee…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market crash today: Indian stock market benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, tanked in opening trade on Monday as fresh geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment, following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and a sharp rise in oil prices. While Nifty50 went below 23,600, BSE Sensex was down over…
What began as an ordinary walk with a dog through the countryside of southern France turned into one of the country’s most remarkable dinosaur discoveries in recent years. In 2022, French palaeontology enthusiast Damien Boschetto was walking near the village of Montouliers in the Hérault region when he noticed strange bones protruding from a cliffside…
