In 1861, a Bavarian quarry yielded a fossilised feather, soon followed by the Archaeopteryx skeleton, a creature with bird and dinosaur traits. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Imagine yourself in an open-air quarry in Bavaria, breaking open a slab of finely grained limestone, and seeing a beautifully preserved feather inside. This very thing happened at Solnhofen…
The Delhi government’s Directorate of Education (DoE) has directed all government schools to conduct remedial classes for students of Classes IX, X, and XII during the summer vacation period, aiming to strengthen academic performance and bridge learning gaps ahead of the new academic cycle, according to the ANI report.In a circular issued by the School…
‘10 Things I Hate About You’ is perhaps the classic romantic comedy film that put the late actor Heath Ledger on the map. The star ended up getting known for his ‘boy next door’ look and persona following the release of this film, and even helped him skyrocket to fame. Years later, even after his…
Virgo, the week begins with a bright, capable feeling. Monday puts you in a confident groove. Students feel sharp, working people handle tasks with calm authority, and your health supports your plans. You may attend a family function or social gathering, and you’ll actually enjoy it, not just tolerate it. If you’ve been waiting to…
Skoda Auto India unveiled the 2026 Skoda Kodiaq. The model now comes with new safety and convenience features while the overall design and mechanical package remain unchanged. As part of this update, it gets an ADAS suite along with a few feature additions across select variants. 2026 Skoda Kodiaq: Key details and changes The updated…
Vijay’s march to Fort St George may finally have crossed the halfway mark, but only after five days of intense backroom negotiations, political brinkmanship and a prolonged wait for support letters that kept Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) hanging just below the majority line.Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) finally backed with its two MLAs, taking the number…
Gujarat has initiated battery energy storage systems with a total capacity of 870 MW at five locations across the state to strengthen grid stability and support the growing integration of renewable energy, PTI reported citing officials on Saturday.Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are used to store electricity generated from solar and other renewable sources and…
Suryansh Shedge (AP Photo) MUMBAI: Along with runs and wickets against his name, what a young cricketer proudly carries in his or her kitbag is praise from a senior player in the dressing room – a modern-day legend whom they look up to. Mumbai and Punjab Kings allrounder Suryansh Shedge still remembers how elated he…
Rajasthan Royals announce ‘Pink Promise Match’ on May 9 Rajasthan Royals will take the field in a special all-pink jersey during their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Saturday, but the occasion is about far more than just cricket. The match marks the Royals’ third annual ‘Pink Promise Match’, an initiative…
Miners at North Dakota’s Freedom Mine unearthed a remarkably complete mammoth fossil in December 2023. Image Credits: North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources It would seem that the links that one can draw between our Stone Age ancestors and us do not spring forth from the scientific world holding paintbrushes and microscopes, but instead come…
