In a discovery that feels almost unreal, scientists have revived a microscopic organism that had been frozen in Siberian permafrost for around 24,000 years. The tiny creature, often referred to in media reports as a ‘zombie worm,’ was thought to be long dead. Instead, it returned to life in a laboratory setting and showed signs…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday removed the requirement for non-bank entities to obtain prior approval for tie-up arrangements to facilitate outward remittance services through banks in India, PTI reported.The central bank also issued a revised operating framework for facilitating outward remittance services by non-bank entities through Authorised Dealer (AD) Category-I banks.“On a…
King’s College London and Cranfield University have signed an agreement to merge in a move expected to create one of the UK’s largest centres for research, engineering and advanced technology studies, according to the BBC.The merger is scheduled to take effect from August 2027, although the name of the combined organisation has not yet been…
WBJEE admit card 2026: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) is expected to release the WBJEE admit card 2026 tomorrow, on May 15, 2026. It is essential for candidates appearing in the state-level engineering entrance examinations.Registered applicants will be able to download their hall tickets from the official WBJEE website, wbjeeb.nic.in. The entrance…
This underground water may have been trapped before complex life existed on Earth. Image credit – Gemini Scientists working in a Canadian mine discovered something that has revolutionised the experts’ view of life underground and our planet’s history. The researchers found water trapped within fractures in ancient rocks at a depth of nearly 1.5 miles…
Neurodiversity has moved from academic discussions into everyday parenting conversations. It is because children don’t think, learn, or process emotions in the same way. For parents, it is crucial to understand neurodiversity because it’s not just about awareness, instead it directly shapes how children are supported, and how they navigate the world. Why is it…
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to cut down fuel consumption amid rising global oil prices, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chose a different mode of transport for his official commute on Thursday. Instead of using his regular official convoy, Fadnavis arrived at the Vidhan Bhavan riding a Royal Enfield Classic 350 motorcycle.Pictures shared by…
Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo) New Delhi: Mumbai Indians stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav is set to miss the side’s match against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Thursday due to personal reasons. It’s learned that the right-hander has decided against travelling and has already communicated his decision to the team management ahead of their next fixture.The five-time…
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday took a veiled swipe at the US over its sanctions-led foreign policy, cautioning against “unilateral coercive measures” as India voiced concern over the worsening West Asia crisis and its fallout on global energy and trade routes.Speaking at the opening session of the BRICS foreign ministers’ conclave,…
Why neat-looking front beds almost always use these evergreen shrubs? Image credit – Wikimedia While a backyard flower border serves an entirely different purpose compared to a front entry bed, it must look neat from the street, groomed next to the front door, and balanced even without flowering plants. This is the reason why evergreen…
India’s captain Shubman Gill, center, KL Rahul, right, and Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrate after winning the cricket Test series against West Indies, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) The Indian men’s senior selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, is likely to pick squads for the one-off Test against Afghanistan and the three…
Amavasya has a great religious significance among Hindus. The day is considered as the most sacred day, which is dedicated to worship ancestors or forefathers. The day is also celebrated as Shani Jayanti and this day is going to be observed on Amavasya tithi so it will be obsered as Shani Amavasya. This month, Shani…
