Month: December 2024

“If Needed, Sit On Dharna…” Ashwini Vaishnaw To Shashi Tharoor In Lok Sabha

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“If Needed, Sit On Dharna…” Ashwini Vaishnaw To Shashi Tharoor In Lok Sabha

The railway minister said the government wants to ensure big cities and junctions are decongested. New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday suggested in the Lok Sabha that, if required, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor can sit on a ‘dharna’ (protest) for acquiring land for a railway project in Kerala. Mr Vaishnaw’s comments came while replying…

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Timeline of South Korea’s martial law declaration; quick overturn by President Yoon Suk Yeol

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Timeline of South Korea’s martial law declaration; quick overturn by President Yoon Suk Yeol

People attend a candlelight vigil condemning South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise declaration of martial law on Tuesday (December 3, 2024) night, which was reversed hours later, and to call for his resignation in Seoul, South Korea, on December 4, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters For a brief duration on late Tuesday night (December…

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World

A beetle named Hitler: The case to change offensive animal, plant names

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A beetle named Hitler: The case to change offensive animal, plant names

Taxonomy is the science of describing, classifying and naming organisms. It organises the vast diversity of life on Earth. Species are grouped based on shared characteristics, providing a system that allows scientists to understand and communicate about the natural world. Naming species is no simple task: a scientist doesn’t just assign a name and call…

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Science

Woman Burnt Alive After Husband Sets Vehicle On Fire, Probe Underway: Cops

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Woman Burnt Alive After Husband Sets Vehicle On Fire, Probe Underway: Cops

The police have launched an investigation, and the accused remains in custody. (Representational) Kollam: In a shocking incident that unfolded at Chemmamukku in Kollam, a 44-year-old woman died after her 60-year-old husband allegedly set on fire to the vehicle in which she was travelling in, along with a man, Kerala Police said. The incident took…

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13-Year-Old India Star Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Bought By Rajasthan Royals For Rs 1.1 Crore, Shines In Under-19 Asia Cup Match

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13-Year-Old India Star Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Bought By Rajasthan Royals For Rs 1.1 Crore, Shines In Under-19 Asia Cup Match

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (left) and Ayush Mhatre during India’s U19 Asia Cup 2024 match vs UAE.© X/@ACCMedia1 Thirteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi lived up to the hype around his rare talent as India outclassed United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 10 wickets to enter the semifinals of the U-19 Asia Cup in Sharjah on Wednesday. Electing to…

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Sports

Science for all | Footprints of two ancient hominin species found at the same spot in Kenya

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Science for all | Footprints of two ancient hominin species found at the same spot in Kenya

(This article forms a part of the Science for All newsletter that takes the jargon out of science and puts the fun in! Subscribe now!) More than a million years ago, on the shores of what would become Lake Turkana one day in modern-day Kenya, two distinct hominin species shared a landscape teeming with life….

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Sunil Gavaskar’s Comments On Australian Team Called “Rubbish”, Ex-Star Also Takes Potshot At India

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Sunil Gavaskar’s Comments On Australian Team Called “Rubbish”, Ex-Star Also Takes Potshot At India

File photo of Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar© AFP Sunil Gavaskar, former Indian cricket captain, recently made some interesting claims on the Australian team with some specific focus on a comment made by Josh Hazlewood. “The panic in the Australian ranks is palpable, what with former players calling for heads to be chopped…

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Sports

As Mahayuti Stakes Claim, E Shinde’s Dig At Ajit Pawar On Swearing-In

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As Mahayuti Stakes Claim, E Shinde’s Dig At Ajit Pawar On Swearing-In

Mr Shinde said he would announce his decision on taking oath as deputy chief minister later. Mumbai: A press conference in which Devendra Fadnavis announced that he would take oath as the Maharashtra chief minister at 5.30 pm on Thursday, capping days of speculation, also served as the stage for some banter between allies, with…

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Gaurav Gogoi critiques Infosys Narayana Murthy’s views on work-life balance, highlights gender challenges

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Gaurav Gogoi critiques Infosys Narayana Murthy’s views on work-life balance, highlights gender challenges

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy | Photo Credit: PTI After Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy reignited debates on work-life balance, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday (December 4, 2024) responded and expressed his disagreement to the tech tycoon’s statement supporting grinding, relentless work hours — an ‘overwork culture.’ Gaurav Gogoi countered Narayana Murthy’s beliefs of work-life balance…

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