Two new studies published in the journal Science are reshaping what scientists understood about how dogs became so physically varied and how closely their history has tracked our own. Comparing a village dog, a toy poodle, and a mastiff makes clear just how extreme the physical range within a single species can be. Roughly 700…
Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu (Image credit: Agencies) India will begin its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow on Thursday with a compact yet accomplished 125-member contingent aiming to maximise its opportunities in a drastically trimmed programme. The Games, running from July 23Aug 2, feature just 10 sports, forcing India to recalibrate expectations after a highly…
Stock market: How Sensex and Nifty settled in the previous session Stock market extended its losing streak in the previous session, with Sensex and Nifty closing lower for the third consecutive session. The slump came as surging crude oil prices and heavy selling in banking stocks dampened investor sentiment. BSE Sensex dropped 715.06 points, or…
Every year, July 23 is observed as National Broadcasting Day in India, marking the start of organised broadcasting in India’s history. This is a significant day because it celebrates the contribution of broadcasting in India towards informing, educating, entertaining, and communicating with millions of people every year. Broadcasting has become part of everyday life for…
Jamie Campbell Bower’s days of playing Vecna are far behind him. The ‘Strange Things’ alum is all set to enter a new fantasy series realm in Season 3 of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’.The actor on Thursday, debuted his first look as Celeborn, the Elven lord and husband of Galadriel, played…
Three chip designers sold their company and started over. Today, their Bengaluru startup is building one of India’s only commercial quantum computers. (Getty Images) Most entrepreneurs dream of building one successful company.Sujoy Chakravarty, Ravi Mehta and Biman Chattopadhyay did that, sold it to a global technology giant, and then chose a path that was far…
Image Credit: Jake Brooker / Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage Trust Our closest animal relatives, bonobos and chimpanzees, share a quick hug or a pat on the back before having their meal, to keep the tensions from rising and maintain peace among them, as their hunger could create conflict within the group. For years, scientists believed these…
Indian women’s cricket team pose with their silver medals at the Commonwealth Games 2022. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin on Thursday in Glasgow, Scotland. However, fans will notice that several popular sports, including cricket. Apart from cricket, hockey, badminton and wrestling, are also missing from this year’s programme.The number of sports…
Crude oil prices jumped to six week high on Thursday, with Brent rising above the $96-a-barrel mark and US benchmark WTI climbing past $88, as the Middle East conflict showed no signs of easing. Brent crude gained $1.93, or 2.05%, to trade at $96 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) advanced $1.41, or 1.62%,…
In an age of smart phones and the internet, reading remains a habit many parents want their children to adopt. Reading helps a person build positive experiences, curiosity, consistency, and emotional connection. Despite being aware of the benefits of reading, many parents are unable to help their children fall in love with it. While the…