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Workers discovered a fossilized skeleton initially thought to be a Triceratops. Further examination revealed it was a much rarer Torosaurus. Image Credits: Torosaurus is not Triceratops: ontogeny in chasmosaurine ceratopsids as a case study in dinosaur taxonomy Fig 1 Imagine working with heavy machinery in an ongoing city construction project, when all of a sudden…
Venezuela has emerged as India’s third-largest crude oil supplier so far in May, overtaking Saudi Arabia and the United States, as Indian refiners increased purchases of cheaper heavy crude amid disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict.The South American nation supplied around 417,000 barrels per day (bpd) to India this month, sharply higher than…
The Times Internet Half Marathon 2026 celebrated runners across every age group, but the Women’s 50+ category stood as a powerful reminder that passion and determination never fade with time. These women brought years of experience, strength, and positivity to the race course, inspiring everyone around them with every step they took. Sona Yadav WinnerChip…
NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh high court on Friday granted permission for a second post-mortem in the death case of Twisha Sharma.This has to done at the earliest, the court observed, as quoted by Bar and Bench.Twisha, was found hanging at her marital home on May 12, had her post-mortem conducted at AIIMS Bhopal. Police have…
Ukraine attacks Russia (AP) Ukrainian forces have struck a Russian oil refinery in the Yaroslavl region, located around 700 kilometres (435 miles) from the Ukrainian border, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday.Reuters reports that Zelenskyy, on Telegram, said, “In particular, overnight, the Defense Forces of Ukraine operated against targets associated with the Yaroslavl oil…
MUMBAI: Banks have made a host of suggestions on how govt could attract $30–$50bn foreign exchange, most of them involving the central bank subsidising the hedging cost of the foreign exchange.While the interest rate differential between India and the US is far less than the 4–5% in 2013, bankers say that the macroeconomic fundamentals are…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: IPL/BCCI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Devdutt Padikkal has showered praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a “rare talent” and admitting that trying to replicate his batting style would be “foolish.”In IPL 2026, both Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Devdutt Padikkal have emerged as two of the most destructive left-handed batters in the…
New Delhi, May 21 The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has placed the proposed amendments to India’s anti-doping legal framework in the public domain for consultation. (photo/ IANS) New Delhi: The Indian govt has proposed stringent penal provisions under amendments to the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022, including jail terms ranging from five to 10…
Viktor Frankl (Image: Wikipedia) People usually imagine that difficult situations are what make life unbearable. It sounds like a reasonable assumption because it matches what most of us see around us. Financial stress weighs people down. Illness changes families. Relationships break. Careers take unexpected turns. Some periods feel unfair even when someone has done everything…
The Students’ Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) has urged the National Testing Agency (NTA) to postpone the CUET UG 2026 examinations scheduled for May 28, 2026 stating that the date coincides with Eid-ul-Adha celebrations and could create difficulties for candidates appearing for the national-level entrance test.In a memorandum submitted to the examination agency, SIO said…
