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When did birds originate? Jurassic fossil discovery in China says....

A short-tailed bird fossil, stated to be the oldest dating back about 150 million years, was discovered by Chinese scientists in east China's Fujian Province shedding a new light on the origin of......

SC orders protection to Discovery after threats over Asaram documentary

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted interim police protection to the officials of Discovery Communications India on a plea alleging threats by followers of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu......

ALERT! New coronavirus found in China's Wuhan

A Chinese team of virologists have found a new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission because it uses the same human receptor as the virus that causes Covid-19, a......

90-mt wide asteroid likely to miss Earth but Nasa's not taking any chances

According to CBS News, an asteroid, 2024 YR4, that is gaining notoriety for its potential to collide with Earth in 2032, saw its estimated impact probability fluctuate significantly this week.......

'A Sea Of Opportunities, An Ocean Of Challenges'

'We have not even used 0.1% of the available resources.' IMAGE: National Institute of Ocean Technology moored data buoys provided critical real-time information of the marine environment during......

Sebi's new steps to reduce risks in F&O trading

The fresh proposals may not materially affect traders but could help reduce the frequency of stocks entering the ban period, thereby simplifying their trading experience. The changes also aim to......

JioHotstar is here! Subscription starts at Rs 149

JioStar, the newly formed joint venture by the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, on Friday announced the launch of JioHotstar by bringing together JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar streaming......

'Tariffs will hurt insurance, patients and everyone'

'If people have to build new facilities, and by the time they are operational, it will be time for a new President in the US.' Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters After registering a net profit of Rs......

Strong investor interest drives value mutual fund inflows to Rs 22,757 cr in 2024

Value mutual funds have witnessed robust investor interest, garnering Rs 22,757 crore in inflows in 2024, nearly double the amount seen in 2023, fueled by impressive returns generated by the......

Reliance back on growth path, multiple catalysts to drive performance

Reliance Industries Ltd, India's most valuable company, is back on a growth path after six months of challenges as it posted better than expected earnings in the December quarter, brokerages said.......

'AI Is Going To Ruin Lives'

'The value of a human being is being lost. That's my biggest worry.' IMAGE: A scene from Maya, Give Me a Title. French filmmaker Michel Gondry was late in using a smartphone. By his own admission,......

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

While Satya's pleasures are palpable -- among them the poetry of the coarse language, the mercifully rough-hewn texture, the oh-so-familiar underdog story -- these pleasures hit you at a completely......

Shaunak Sen's Shocking Reveal

'October end, during a checkup for an autoimmune thing I got a shock diagnosis: A routine scan revealed a small malignant tumour in the kidney. Utter bolt from the blue.' IMAGE: Director Shaunak......

Neena Gupta's Secret Project With Shyambabu

'I have done a one-hour film on soya bean with him!' IMAGE: Neena Gupta in Trikaal. Neena Gupta worked with Shyam Benegal in Trikaal, Susman, Mandi and the Doordarshan television series Yatra, and......

'Shyambabu Was Like A University'

'Being in his company was learning at every moment.' IMAGE: Pallavi Joshi in Bharat Ek Khoj. Theatre director, screenwriter and documentary filmmaker Sunil Shanbag was associated with Shyam......

All Roads In Dubai Lead To India-Pakistan Game

The turnout of only about 10,000 spectators for the India-Bangladesh opening match of the Champions Trophy at the 30,000-capacity Dubai International Stadium has sparked debate over whether fans......

Djokovic says he was 'poisoned' during 2022 Melbourne detention

'I realised that in that hotel in Melbourne I was fed with some food that poisoned me.' IMAGE: Novak Djokovic walks inside Melbourne Airport before boarding a flight, after the Federal Court......

ICC slaps one year ban from all formats on Lankan cricketer

IMAGE: A swift fall from grace for Praveen Jayawickrama who is pictured above on his debut with Sri Lankain 2021. Photograph: ICC The ICC has banned Sri Lanka player Praveen Jayawickrama from all......

Chaotic Day at the Oval: England's inconsistency on full display

IMAGES from the third Test played between England and Sri Lanka at the Oval on Sunday SCORECARD IMAGE: England's Jamie Smith celebrates. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Sri Lanka romped to......

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker and P R Sreejesh -- India's flag-bearers at the Paris Olympic Games closing ceremony on Sunday. Photograph: P R Sreejesh/Instagram Against all odds, the Paris Olympics have......

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