The fossil of Arctobatrachus urdensis as documented in 1948 (A–C), its skull as it appears today (D), and a reconstructed illustration (E). Scale bar: 10 cm. Credit: Schoch et al., 2026. Nearly 80 years ago, a British expedition discovered the battered remains of a giant fossil on the peak of an Arctic island. Unable to…
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen, known for his films such as ‘Damu’, ‘Atmiyo Swajan’ and ‘Laboratory’ passed away on Sunday at the age of 70. The three-time National Film Award winner filmmaker had been undergoing treatment at Kolkata’s SSKM Hospital after his health deteriorated in recent days.According to a report by PTI, Raja Sen was…
The foxes reduced seabird populations, which meant less nutrient-rich guano reached the islands. Arctic foxes introduced to more than 400 Alaskan islands for fur changed far more than the local wildlife. According to a study published in journal Science, by preying on seabirds, they disrupted the flow of nutrients from the ocean to land and…
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan rang in his birthday in true family style, spotted at the airport alongside wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and their sons, Taimur and Jeh, as the foursome geared up to jet off on a getaway. Dressed for travel and all smiles, the actor seemed to be soaking in a warm, low-key…
Bihar’s 67.25% assembly poll turnout topped US, UK, France after SIR: CEC NEW DELHI: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday said the “successful” Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar last year helped increase voter turnout in the assembly elections that followed.Speaking to reporters at Patna airport, Kumar, who is on…
‘Awarapan 2’ box office Day 3 [LIVE]: Emraan Hashmi starrer is set to cross massive Rs 70 crore Emraan Hashmi‘s ‘Awarapan 2’ is winning over audiences, and its strong box office numbers are proof of that. The film has crossed the Rs 57 crore mark in India within just two days of release. Here’s a…
‘Batwara 1947’ box office collection Day 3 [LIVE]: Sunny Deol eyes to cross Rs 30 crore mark Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi reunited after decades for ‘Batwara 1947’. The film has hit the theatres and is earning decently at the box office. Set during the partition era, it also features Preity Zinta as the female…
Nearly six years after the passing of legendary singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB), memories of his warmth, friendship and extraordinary musical journey continue to touch millions. Over the years, several people who worked closely with him have shared emotional stories, but music director Gangai Amaran has now revealed one of the most heartbreaking moments from the…
Success is often judged differently depending on where a person is standing. Someone who continues to grow, think differently or pursue an ambitious goal may appear increasingly distant to people who do not share the same vision. German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche captured this idea in the striking line, “The higher we soar, the smaller we…
‘Sathuranga Vettai 2,’ which was lingering in suspense for quite some time, is now slowly making its way to the big screen. The film, starring Arvind Swamy and Trisha in lead roles, has been one of the most talked-about unreleased projects in Tamil cinema. Directed by N.V. Nirmal Kumar and written by H. Vinoth, the…