Scientists in Australia have discovered a tiny microbe that could reveal the origin of human life | World News

Scientists have discovered an archaea called ‘Asgard’ in the extremely high-salinity waters of Shark Bay, Australia, which contains microbes that provide a long-standing evolutionary enigma for many centuries – how did simple, single-celled bacteria develop into such complex multicellular organisms, animals, and human beings? These unique microorganisms serve as an evolutionary link; they carry with…

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Miller Time, Miller’s Crossing

Avijit Ghosh Avijit Ghosh is a associate editor with The Times of India. He is addicted to films, music, cricket and football—and not necessarily in that order. He is the author of Bandicoots in the Moonlight, Cinema Bhojpuri, 40 Retakes, and now, Up Campus, Down Campus, a novel set in 1980s JNU. He tweets from…

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Dubai Airports update 11 April: Emirates operates reduced flights across 100+ destinations; passengers can rebook till June 15

In a recent update, Emirates has announced plans to operate reduced flights across 100+ destinations worldwide as Dubai’s aviation sector is gradually stabilising. It is a move that comes amid ongoing operational adjustments. The airline said it is closely monitoring conditions before going full capacity. Some destinations include, India, Indonesia, Japan, Ireland, Jordan, Greece, Korea,…

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Watch: Dramatic splashdown as Artemis II astronauts return to Earth after historic journey around Moon

The Artemis II crew has safely returned to Earth after a nearly 10-day mission around the Moon, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego early Saturday, according to Nasa.Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada’s Jeremy Hansen re-entered the atmosphere travelling at Mach 33. Their Orion spacecraft,…

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Mukul Choudhary: 36 sixes in an innings, 500 km bus rides, a MS Dhoni dream | Cricket News

Mukul Choudhary (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Calm under pressure and fearless at the death, Mukul Choudhary lit up Eden Gardens with a 27-ball 57, launching seven sixes to script a remarkable last-over win for Lucknow Super Giants against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday.The emotions were written all over the 21-year-old from Jhunjhunu’s face as he…

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IGNOU June TEE 2026 registration deadline extended till April 26; direct link to apply here

IGNOU June TEE 2026 registration deadline extended IGNOU June TEE 2026: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the deadline to submit the online examination form for the June 2026 Term-End Examination (TEE). Students enrolled in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes can now submit their exam forms through the official…

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Why is Iran not reopening the Strait of Hormuz? Unseen dangers at sea

The Strait of Hormuz has remained a critical chokepoint throughout the conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel. US President Donald Trump has warned several times that if Tehran does not open the strategic waterway to full and safe traffic, it could face severe consequences.The Strait, a narrow passage lying between the Persian Gulf…

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Haute food, fast food

France is famous for fancy food and beautiful restaurants. But something surprising is happening there. In places like Paris, the most popular food spots right now are not expensive restaurants—they are fast food places! People are lining up to buy simple meals like chicken and rice. Many young people (Gen Z) prefer quick, easy, and…

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No aloo in samosa? A 500-year-old Mughal secret says you’ve been eating it wrong |

Image: Left/ Canva/Right/Wikipedia The humble samosa is undoubtedly one of the most widely relished Indian snacks and has been enjoyed all around the globe stuffed with spicy potatoes. However, there is a possibility that the traditional aloo stuffing is not an authentic component of this famous recipe. Strangely enough, it is said that the samosa…

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