Month: May 2026

Dog brains shrank significantly by 5,000 years ago, thanks to humans

May 23, 2026 admin

Domestic dogs have significantly smaller brains than their wolf ancestors. Researchers have long known that dogs’ brains shrank in the past, but when has been a mystery. Some theories also argue that strict aesthetic standards and intensive, selective modern breeding over the last 200 years could have been the cause. In a new study, researchers…

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GVMC launches ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ to tackle city waste issues

May 23, 2026 admin

Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner Ketan Garg inaugurated “Operation Clean Sweep” at Lumbini Park on Saturday (May 23, 2026), following directions from the State government, District Collector, and Special Officer of GVMC, M. Abhishikth Kishore. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Abhishikth Kishore stated that as part of “Operation Clean Sweep,” the focus will be…

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Zuccaro and Siege Courageous may fight out the finish of the H.H. Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Cup

May 23, 2026 admin

Zuccaro and Siege Courageous may fight out the finish of the H.H. Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Cup (1,400m), the feature event of the races to be held here on Sunday (May 24). False rails (width about 2.5m from 1,600m to the winning post) will be in position. 1. BEAUTIFUL BABE PLATE (1,400m), maiden 3-y-o only, (Terms), 2.00…

Sports

Margaretta bags the Col. Desraj Urs Trophy

May 23, 2026 admin

Mr. Mehernosh H. Deboo owned Margaretta (G. Vivek up) won the Col. Desraj Urs Trophy (1,600m), the main event of the races held here on Saturday (May 23). The winner is trained by P. Shroff. The results 1. ROYAL TERN PLATE (1,200m): BRIGHT THUNDER (Akshay K) 1, Osaka (Suraj) 2, On The Rise (Pavan) 3…

Sports

Fishworkers’ union counters Church’s stance on fisheries portfolio

May 23, 2026 admin

Minister for Fisheries V. E. Abdul Gafoor visiting Metropolitan Archbishop of Latin Archdiocese of Trivandrum Thomas J. Netto at the Archbishop’s House in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. | Photo Credit: JAYAMOHAN A. The reservations expressed by the Latin Catholic Church over the allocation of the fisheries portfolio have escalated into a wider political debate, with the…

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Convicted prisoner who escaped from Salem hospital arrested after 13-day search

May 23, 2026 admin

A convicted prisoner who escaped from the Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital earlier this month was apprehended by the Salem City Police after a 13-day search operation. Police said Mohammed Hussain of Adhirampattinam in Thanjavur district is involved in 32 criminal cases, including robbery, dacoity and offences under the Protection of Children…

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Neeraj will be picked if he performs well, says chief National coach Radhakrishnan Nair

May 23, 2026 admin

Neeraj is set to train in Bienne (Switzerland) from Monday. Olympics and World championships medallist, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, may make it to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games-bound Indian team if he performs well in June, said chief National coach Radhakrishnan Nair. According to him, Neeraj — who is set to train in Bienne (Switzerland) from…

Sports

Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand Spanish Prime Minister resigns

May 23, 2026 admin

Demonstrators holding Spanish flags take part in a protest against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government in Madrid, Spain on Saturday (May 23, 2026). | Photo Credit: AP A small group of protesters tried to break through barriers around the residence ‌of Spain’s Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday (May 23, 2026) during ⁠a mass…

World

Efficacy, Valiant Stream, Maana, Sunshine and Rampage shine

May 23, 2026 admin

Efficacy, Valiant Stream, Maana, Sunshine and Rampage shine Source link

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BRS desperate to damage Hyderabad’s image: Sridhar Babu

May 23, 2026 admin

Minister for Information Technology, Industries & Commerce D. Sridhar Babu. File | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKUR Industries and IT Minister Sridhar Babu said the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader T Harish Rao’s statement that ‘Future City’ would be cancelled if Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) came to power, was intended to discourage investments and deprive the…

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