Humans have always been curious about what our ancestors ate, and while many animals thrive on a diet of grass, humans cannot. The primary reason lies in our digestive system’s inability to process cellulose, the main component of grass. Unlike herbivores such as cows, which have specialized stomachs and gut bacteria to break down cellulose,…
Henrietta Swan Leavitt, an American astronomer whose groundbreaking discovery revolutionized how we measure the cosmos. Born in 1868, Leavitt began working at the Harvard College Observatory at a time when women were excluded from operating telescopes and instead employed as “computers” to analyze astronomical data. Despite earning just 30 cents an hour, her dedication and…
MUMBAI: In a first of its kind joint initiative in the field of medical research, the European Union (EU) and India have come together to combat dengue, one of the major virus-induced diseases of recent years affecting millions across continents. Although there is still no specific therapeutic medicine, a vaccine has been developed and approved…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday expressed regret over his inability to understand the plight of oppressed classes, saying that he “made a mistake” and “didn’t protect the OBCs” like he “should have”.Speaking at Congress’ ‘Bhagidari Nyay Sammelan’ in the national capital, he said, “I have been in politics…
Chirag Paswan (file photo) NEW DELHI: Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Saturday lashed out at Bihar’s law and order situation, calling it “beyond understanding”. Chirag’s comments are the latest in a series of messages directed at the Nitish government since he announced his decision to contest the Bihar…
Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans (GT) have become the first Indian Premier League (IPL) team to restart their training session following the announcement of a ‘agreement’ between India and Pakistan, TimesofIndia.com has learnt.The table-toppers hit the ground running on Sunday evening at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Titans, as of now, are leading the…
Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy (AFP Photo) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has credited his long-time bowling partner Sunil Narine for shaping his career, emphasising their strong on-field understanding. “Now that I’ve played five years alongside him — this is my sixth year — we don’t need to communicate as much anymore. He…
New Income Tax Bill: Largely, there are no changes to the definition of residency or even salary related provisions for that matter. By Parizad SirwallaNew Income Tax Bill 2025: Representing a historic milestone in India’s tax landscape, Hon. Finance Minister – Madam Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Income Tax Bill, 2025 (Bill) in the Parliament…
Generation Beta, the newest generation, will be born roughly between 2025 and 2039. This group will be the second generation, after Generation Alpha (born 2010-2024), to be born entirely within the 21st century. Many Beta generation members will live into the 22nd century.Researcher Mark McCrindle projected that Generation Beta will include about 2.1 billion people,…
NEW DELHI: In a first-ever such move of satellite tagging of any species in India, scientists of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) on Wednesday tagged a male Ganges River Dolphin and released it in the Brahamputra river in Kamrup district in Assam for gathering critical information about the country’s national aquatic animal.The step will…