The most significant factor which decides your height is genes — the basic and functional unit of heredity itself. They play an important role in determining physical traits, i.e., whether you have curly or straight hair, long or short legs, or even what your smile might look like. Scientists have identified over 700 different genetic...
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‘Sooryavanshi is breathing down his neck’: Samson gets blunt warning
Sanju Samson (Agency Image) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Sanju Samson cannot afford too many failures with young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waiting in the wings, following India’s disappointing start to the T20I series against Ireland.India, led by new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, suffered a 34-run defeat in the opening match of the two-game series...
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The ‘fun’ that isn’t funny: How ragging leaves lasting scars
Ragging isn’t tradition; it’s trauma that leaves lasting scars (AI image used for representational purpose only) Despite significant efforts to raise awareness and put in place laws meant to end ragging, this serious issue continues to exist in many schools and colleges. Many individuals choose to ignore ragging viewing it as a “tradition” or a...
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Land donated for $10 as a park sold for $10 million to build a data centre
Representational image A Texas city is facing a legal challenge and public criticism following its decision to dispose of land intended to be used for the creation of a public park by selling the same to create a data center facility. The 87-acre land in question was donated to the city more than 30 years...
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Indian national, Chhattisgarh firm among 8 sanctioned by US over ‘role’ in Sudan civil war
US sanctions 2 Indian nationals over ‘role’ in Iran war NEW DELHI: An Indian national and a Chhattisgarh-based explosives manufacturer are among eight individuals and entities sanctioned by the United States for their alleged involvement in procurement and recruitment networks that Washington says have fuelled Sudan’s civil war.The US department of the treasury’s office of...
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Jeff Bezos vs Zohran Mamdani debate: Kevin O’Leary says Amazon founder should run cities
Jeff Bezos Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has reignited the debate over taxation and government efficiency after telling New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani that if Amazon were run like the city’s school system, “your packages would take weeks to reach.” In an interview with CNBC Bezos argued that even doubling his taxes would not solve...
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Lashkar-e-Taiba leaders attend funeral of Shoaib Akhtar’s brother in Islamabad: Report
Senior members of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), including its deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri, were seen attending the funeral of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar‘s elder brother, Shahid Akhtar, in Islamabad, according to IANS.Shahid Akhtar, who died on June 24, was laid to rest at the H-8 graveyard in Islamabad. Videos from the funeral,...
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Inside Nebo-UM: The Russian radar that could help India track China’s J-20
Photo credit: India Air Force / Youtube. NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has showcased what appears to be a powerful long-range air surveillance radar in its recently released Vayu Shakti 2026 exercise video, drawing the attention of defence analysts and military observers.Based on the radar’s distinctive antenna design and overall configuration, multiple reports...
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‘What’s the rate now?’ Uddhav Thackeray revives ’50 khokha’ jibe at Eknath Shinde
Uddhav Thackeray revives ’50 khokha’ jibe at Eknath Shinde after 2022 split NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday revived his “50 khokha” jibe at Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, questioning what the “rate” of MPs would be after claiming MLAs were allegedly bought for Rs 50 crore during the 2022...
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NCERT denies dropping Preamble from Class 9 textbook
NCERT said that the curriculum has been redesigned under the new National Curriculum Framework, and the topics have been redistributed across different grades instead of being covered in a single textbook NEW DELHI: NCERT on Saturday refuted reports claiming that the Preamble has been removed from the new Class 9 Social Science textbook, news agency...
