For decades, the accepted explanation for the origins of the Japanese people was relatively straightforward. Modern Japanese populations were understood to descend from two major ancestral groups: the Jomon, ancient hunter-gatherers who inhabited the Japanese archipelago for thousands of years, and the Yayoi, migrants from continental East Asia who arrived bringing rice farming, new technologies,…
Koalas nearly went extinct before humans arrived, DNA study reveals A major genetic study has found that koalas almost became extinct about 100,000 years ago because of major climate changes, long before the first humans reached Australia.By studying the DNA of hundreds of koalas, an international team of researchers found that every koala alive today…
India batters during the 5th T20I against South Africa. (Pic credit: BCCI Women) South Africa capped off a dominant Women’s T20I series with a convincing 23-run win over India, riding on a sublime unbeaten 92 from skipper Laura Wolvaardt. Chasing a modest 156, India suffered yet another batting collapse to finish on 132 for eight,…
English ivy shows up in a lot of places, quietly. On old brick walls, around balcony railings and sometimes trailing from a simple indoor pot that sits in a corner and gets little attention. Gardeners often mention how quickly it settles into a space, adapting without much fuss. Reportedly, it has been used for centuries…
HPRCA PGT Advt 07/2026 application window closes today for 390 teaching posts HPRCA PGT recruitment 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur, has issued recruitment notifications for Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) posts under the Department of School Education. Among these, Advt No. 07/2026 has reached its final application deadline today, marking the last…
Jasprit Bumrah (ANI Photo) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed concern over Jasprit Bumrah‘s international availability, saying he would like to see the star fast bowler commit more consistently to Indian cricket after his latest workload-related break.Bumrah was recently named in India’s 15-member squad for the Asian Games in Japan, where Shreyas Iyer will…
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will close the scrutiny application window for Class 10th and Class 12th special and compartment examinations today, May 29, 2026. Following the declaration of results, BSEB opened the online scrutiny facility for candidates seeking re-evaluation or re-counting of marks.Students applying for scrutiny will have to pay an application fee…
Nature is endowed with fascinating creatures that come in all sizes, from tiny sea sponges to massive manta rays that swish across the ocean. Among these amazing creatures are some massive fish that roam across the ocean and have ignited curiosity among human beings for centuries because of their size, strength, and mysterious behaviour. Here…
With the current planetary alignment, it’s the perfect time to seize opportunities and act decisively, but treading carefully is key. Steer clear of snap financial choices—your peace of mind comes first. Communications with loved ones could spark misunderstandings; take a moment to think before you respond. At the office, hone in on doing one project…
The report points out that India has consistently demonstrated notable strength during periods of global volatility. (AI image) Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, a recent report by Moody’s Ratings says that recent global shocks have shown India’s resilience among emerging economies to withstand pressures. The report credits the resilience to timely policy measures and…