For decades, scientists have debated whether the earliest humans survived mainly by hunting animals or scavenging carcasses left behind by predators. Now, a new study of 1.6 million-year-old fossils from Kenya suggests the answer may be far more complex. Researchers analysing ancient animal bones, stone tool marks and hominin remains from the Koobi Fora Formation…
File photo: Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey MUMBAI: Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday said that the regulators for banking and insurance sectors were not willing to allow their regulated entities into commodities derivatives segment due to some concerns.Pandey also said that for Sebi to regulate products that allow physical delivery of commodities like…
5 key battles to watch in SRH vs CSK clash Sunrisers Hyderabad will rely on their young pace duo, Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, in their IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings in Hyderabad. Hinge starred in the previous match with figures of 4/34, supported by Hussain’s four wickets, as SRH dismantled Rajasthan Royals.They…
British Council opens Reading Challenge 2026 registrations for young readers in Delhi NEW DELHI: British Council has announced the launch of Reading Challenge 2026, a four-week reading programme for children aged between 5 and 12 years at the British Council Library in Delhi. The initiative will run from June 1 to June 28 and is…
Bihar Home Guard admit card 2026: The written examination for the post of Adhinayak Lipik under the Bihar Home Guard recruitment process has been officially scheduled. The exam, conducted against Advertisement No. 02/2026, will be held on May 20, 2026 (Wednesday) in Patna, in a single shift. The examination will take place from 10:00 AM…
Few scientists have reshaped humanity’s understanding of the universe as profoundly as Max Planck. Celebrated as the father of quantum theory, the German physicist not only revolutionised modern physics but also left behind timeless reflections on science, philosophy and the limits of human knowledge. One of his most quoted observations is: “Science cannot solve the…
Mullanpur: Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer, left, with headcoach Ricky Ponting (PTI Photo) Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting lavished praise on captain Shreyas Iyer after the PBKS skipper produced a sensational unbeaten century to keep the franchise alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race. Punjab ended their six-match losing streak with a commanding seven-wicket…
Mumbai Indians’ Tilak Varma (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) Tilak Varma’s breakthrough moment in the IPL 2026 did not just arrive, it exploded into life.Coming in under pressure at No.5, with Mumbai Indians reeling early, Tilak produced one of the most astonishing counterattacks the league has seen. Against Gujarat Titans, he turned a shaky innings into a…
The rupee weakened for a second straight session on Wednesday, falling 40 paise to close at 95.76 against the US dollar amid concerns over proposed US tariffs, rising crude oil prices, persistent foreign fund outflows and escalating geopolitical tensions, PTI reported.Forex traders said investor sentiment came under pressure after the Office of the United States…
Rohit Sharma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: After a batting onslaught led by Phil Salt, Virat Kohli and skipper Rajat Patidar lit up the Wankhede Stadium, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru piled up a daunting 240/4 against Mumbai Indians. With the target set, all eyes turned to Rohit Sharma, known for his ability to dismantle…