Study reveals humans lived at Sharjah’s Buhais Rockshelter from 125,000 to 16,000 years ago/Image: WAM For years, a site believed to have remained largely uninhabited between 60,000 and 12,000 years ago has been re-evaluated, as new research uncovers evidence of repeated human occupation at Buhais Rockshelter, an archaeological site in Sharjah, UAE. The findings challenge…
The notion of humans inhabiting the Moon has long been relegated to science fiction, but recent scientific breakthroughs indicate that it is not far-fetched to think that it will become a reality in the near future. Scientists are working hard to come up with creative ways to design lunar habitats that are light, strong, and…
LJP MP Shambhavi Choudhary (PTI) NEW DELHI: Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Shambhavi Choudhary took a swipe at the opposition in the Lok Sabha, using a couplet from an old “qawwali” that was remixed in last year’s blockbuster Dhurandhar.Participating in the discussion on the Finance Bill, 2026, she accused the opposition of indulging only…
Qatar ends remote work advisory, restores normal office operations / Image: file Qatar has officially ended its temporary remote work arrangement, directing employees to return to offices after weeks of flexible working introduced in early March 2026. The Ministry of Labour in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, announced the move, which marks…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday held that a person who professes a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism cannot be recognised as a member of a Scheduled Caste. The top court observed that conversion to any other religion results in the loss of such status.A bench of Justices PK Mishra and NV…
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent address in Parliament on the ongoing Middle East conflict, alleging that the speech lacked scope for discussion and was a “one-way communication”. Speaking to ANI, Bhagat said, “Yesterday’s speech came right after Rahul Gandhi’s program in Gujarat. We wanted healthy discussions…
NEW DELHI: The Drugs Controller of India is intensifying its regulatory surveillance against the illegal sale and promotion of weight loss drugs (GLP-1), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday.According to the ministry, the move aims to ensure ethical pharmaceutical practices across the drug supply chain.“With the recent introduction of multiple generic…
KHDA opens Dh1.1 billion scholarship offering 100 students global university opportunities by 2026/Representative Image Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced the opening of applications for the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme for the 2026–27 academic year. Launched in 2024 under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown…
The Iran war has continues unabated, with military escalation spreading across the Middle East even as diplomatic signals remain deeply contradictory. At the centre of the confusion is the sharp disconnect between US President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran “wants to make a deal” and Tehran’s outright denial that any negotiations are taking place. On…
NEW DELHI: In a major public health alert, India’s top drug regulator has flagged around 90 medicines—ranging from painkillers and antibiotics to cough syrups and vitamin supplements—being sold without approval, raising concerns over patient safety and gaps in enforcement.In a communication to all state drug controllers, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) said multiple…