Source: The Washington Post The potato, one of the most widely consumed staple foods globally, was first domesticated about 10,000 years ago in the Andes mountains. Despite its enormous agricultural and economic importance, the potato’s deep evolutionary origin remained uncertain because plants rarely leave strong fossil evidence. Now, scientists have traced its ancestry back nine…
AHMEDABAD: When 18-yearold Khushbu Saroj walks on to the pitch at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon on Aug 6 to face Indonesia in the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, she’ll carry more than just a jersey with the Indian tricolour — she’ll carry a dream that once seemed impossible.The daughter of a humble gardener, Khushbu…
Non-selected SSC candidates may be considered by PSUs and other bodies. (AI Image) NEW DELHI: In a recent move aimed at enhancing the recruitment landscape across the country, the Government of India has decided to make public the scores and relevant details of candidates who appeared in the final stage of the Staff Selection Commission…
Workers at a former US nuclear weapons facility in South Carolina have uncovered a radioactive wasp nest emitting radiation levels ten times higher than regulatory limits, reports the BBC.Routine radiation checks at the Savannah River site near Aiken discovered a wasp nest early July, positioned on a post near tanks storing liquid nuclear waste.“The wasp…
India Champions player Yuvraj Singh with Pakistan Champions player Shahid Afridi. The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly banned the use of the country’s name in private cricket leagues after India Champions refused to play against ‘Pakistan Champions’ in the World Championships of Legends in the UK. The decision was made during a Board of Directors…
NEW DELHI: One terrorist was killed in an ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The encounter began on Friday evening.The Army’s Chinar Corps said in a post on X, “… One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces so far. Operation continues.”According to officials, a joint team…
Massachusetts tables $400 million plan to shield colleges from looming federal cuts In a decisive pre-emptive strike against looming fiscal shocks from Washington, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has announced a $400 million emergency fund to shield colleges from potential federal aid cuts. The proposal, pitched to the state legislature this week, promises a financial safety…
Mohammed Siraj and Sachin Tendulkar (Agency Photo) Team India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has etched his name into Indian cricket history by surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in total international wickets. With his fiery spell amassing four crucial wickets on Day Two of the fifth Test against England, Siraj’s international wicket tally now stands at…
The standing calf raise exercise targets the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, which form the two major calf muscle groups. You should perform this exercise while standing with your feet at hip distance from each other, and using a wall or chair as a balance point. Slowly lift your heels toward the ceiling to reach your…
Your intuition will reveal the next right step. Today, instead of forcing answers or chasing clarity, listen to the quiet voice within. Trust that your inner guidance knows more than outside noise. Something small may happen that feels like a sign or message. Pay attention to how your heart feels when making decisions. The path…
