Month: December 2024

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

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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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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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Nation

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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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

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

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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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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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Nation

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

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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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Business

Harry Brook Surges To Career-High Test Rankings, Challenges Joe Root For Top Spot

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England’s Harry Brook’s brilliant 171 in the first innings of England’s eight-wicket victory over New Zealand at Christchurch has propelled him to second place on the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings for batters, closing the gap on teammate Joe Root. Brook’s seventh Test century earned him a career-high rating of 854 and reduced…

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