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Previously known members of Australian carnivorous marsupials (Dasyuromorphs)/ Image Credit: Wikipedia A remarkable fossil discovery in Queensland has filled one of the biggest gaps in Australia’s evolutionary history. According to a new study published in the journal Australian Zoologist, researchers have identified the oldest known member of the dasyurid family – the group of carnivorous…

Rohit Sharma plays a shot during 3rd ODI against England at Lord’s. (ANI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in London: Eight years ago, Rohit Sharma summed himself up with a line that now feels almost prophetic: “Throw me to the wolves and I come back leading the pack.” As retirement speculation engulfed him ahead of the Lord’s ODI,…

Paying rent every month may seem like a routine task, but disputes over receipts, payment methods and proof of payment can quickly turn into legal headaches. While many tenants still pay rent in cash, few know that the law gives them clear rights if a landlord refuses to issue a receipt or even declines to…

Sonam Wangchuk feels well and seeks temporary hospital release to join the protest march. NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday sought temporary release from Safdarjung Hospital to participate in the “Sansad Chalo” march to Parliament, saying in a handwritten letter that he was “feeling very fine” and that his health parameters were “quite…

In a first-ever experiment in the United States, a robotic teaching assistant will be taking the helm of classrooms at a New York State school. While AI was expected to be introduced in American classrooms, the introduction of a humanoid robot has come as a shocking surprise.This autumn, 11th and 12th grade teachers at Salamanca…

The latest seven-year data for QDENGA show continued protection against dengue infection (Representative image) NEW DELHI: India has approved its first dengue vaccine, with the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) granting market authorisation to vaccine QDENGA, developed by Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India. The vaccine is approved for people aged 4 to 60 years and can…

This might be the closest humans have come to finding another planet that can support life. In a shocking discovery, astronomers have detected an atmosphere around an Earth-like, rocky planet about 48 light-years away.The planet, called LHS 1140 b, is orbiting in the habitable zone around its star meaning that it is at the right…

Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new lower-cost interceptor Lockheed Martin has unveiled a new lower-cost interceptor for the Patriot air defence system, aiming to help the US and its allies counter the growing threat from drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles without the high cost of existing interceptors.Announced at the Farnborough International Airshow on Monday,…

Technically, gold continues to trade within a descending channel, reflecting a persistent short-term downtrend. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices continue to trade on a weak note as geopolitical developments keep investors wary, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.Gold prices remained under pressure for the entire previous week…

PM Modi takes apparent swipe at Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a veiled swipe at leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi while praising India’s young innovators and the country’s expanding space capabilities, saying he was talking about the “28-year-old youngsters, not any 56-year-old.“Addressing reporters ahead of the commencement of the…