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7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China
A groundbreaking study of a 7,100-year-old skeleton found in Yunnan, China, has revealed a "ghost" human lineage previously known only through genetic inference. The woman, named Xingyi_EN, belonged to a deeply divergent group called the Basal Asian Xingyi lineage, which may have contributed to modern Tibetan ancestry. This discovery, along with ev...
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'Selfish' Genes "Introners" Proves To Be Major Source Of Genetic Complexity: Study
A new study proves that a type of genetic element called 'introners' is the mechanism by which many introns spread within and between species.
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Earth-Like Exoplanets More Common Across The Cosmos: Study
The findings in the study were made via microlensing, an observational effect that occurs when the presence of mass warps the fabric of space-time to a detectable degree.
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Electric Car Cost, Infrastructure Concerns For Indian Consumers: Deloitte
Infrastructural challenges, charging time and other factors remain a key concerns of Electric Vehicle (EV) buyers in India, as more than one-third of customers say the high cost of the vehicles and the cost of replacing the battery are major issues.
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IIT Bombay Study Shows Why South Asia Repeatedly Faces Extreme Heat Waves
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) have found different climatic drivers behind back-to-back extreme heat events experienced by South Asian countries including India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
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Blood Test Shows Promise For Early Detection Of Dementia: Study
A simple blood test for people with a certain sleep disorder may help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms occur, according to a new study.
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Good Parenting Helps, But Has Limits Under Major Deprivation: Study
Good parenting can make a huge difference as newborns learn to communicate and process information.
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A Country Without Butterflies? Study Flags Alarming Drop In US
A study has been released, which for the first time tallies butterfly data from more than 76,000 surveys across the continental United States.
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Ancient DNA Sheds Light on the Diverse Genetic Origins of the European Huns
A new study has analysed ancient DNA from 370 individuals buried between the fourth and sixth centuries, revealing that the European Huns were genetically diverse. While some showed direct ties to Xiongnu elites from Mongolia, most carried mixed Northeast Asian ancestry. Researchers found no evidence of a single large-scale migration but instead ob...
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"If You Study Daily...": Paralympics Gold Medalist's Valuable Advice To Students At Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025
Paralympics double gold medalist shooter Avani Lekhara addressed students on the eighth edition of PM Narendra Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme.
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Seals Can Act As 'Smart Sensors' For Monitoring Fish Population: Study
A new study by marine biologists reports that seals can essentially act as 'smart sensors' for monitoring fish populations in the ocean's eerily dim 'twilight zone.'
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Oxford University Praises PM Modi's 'PRAGATI' Mission For Digital Governance
A recent study by the University of Oxford "From Gridlock to Growth How Leadership Enables India's PRAGATI Ecosystem to Power Progress" illustrates how Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Initiatives has transformed problems.
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Karnataka College 'Forces' Beard Trimming, J&K Students' Body Intervenes
On the intervention of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), dozens of students from J&K studying at the Government College of Nursing in Karnataka's Holenarasipura were allowed to keep their beards.
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Indian-American Professor Researching Dalit Women Gets $8,00,000 "Genius" Grant
Shailaja Paik is a distinguished research professor of history at the University of Cincinnati, where she is also an affiliate faculty in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and Asian Studies.
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Upcoming Wedding Season Will Generate Rs 5.9 Lakh Crore Business: Traders' Body
India is gearing up for a massive economic boost as the upcoming wedding season is projected to generate Rs 5.9 lakh crore in business, according to a recent study by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).
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7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China
A groundbreaking study of a 7,100-year-old skeleton found in Yunnan, China, has revealed a "ghost" human lineage previously known only through genetic inference. The woman, named Xingyi_EN, belonged to a deeply divergent group called the Basal Asian Xingyi lineage, which may have contributed to modern Tibetan ancestry. This discovery, along with ev...
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'Selfish' Genes "Introners" Proves To Be Major Source Of Genetic Complexity: Study
A new study proves that a type of genetic element called 'introners' is the mechanism by which many introns spread within and between species.
-
Earth-Like Exoplanets More Common Across The Cosmos: Study
The findings in the study were made via microlensing, an observational effect that occurs when the presence of mass warps the fabric of space-time to a detectable degree.
-
Electric Car Cost, Infrastructure Concerns For Indian Consumers: Deloitte
Infrastructural challenges, charging time and other factors remain a key concerns of Electric Vehicle (EV) buyers in India, as more than one-third of customers say the high cost of the vehicles and the cost of replacing the battery are major issues.
-
IIT Bombay Study Shows Why South Asia Repeatedly Faces Extreme Heat Waves
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) have found different climatic drivers behind back-to-back extreme heat events experienced by South Asian countries including India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
-
Blood Test Shows Promise For Early Detection Of Dementia: Study
A simple blood test for people with a certain sleep disorder may help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms occur, according to a new study.
-
Good Parenting Helps, But Has Limits Under Major Deprivation: Study
Good parenting can make a huge difference as newborns learn to communicate and process information.
-
A Country Without Butterflies? Study Flags Alarming Drop In US
A study has been released, which for the first time tallies butterfly data from more than 76,000 surveys across the continental United States.
-
Ancient DNA Sheds Light on the Diverse Genetic Origins of the European Huns
A new study has analysed ancient DNA from 370 individuals buried between the fourth and sixth centuries, revealing that the European Huns were genetically diverse. While some showed direct ties to Xiongnu elites from Mongolia, most carried mixed Northeast Asian ancestry. Researchers found no evidence of a single large-scale migration but instead ob...
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"If You Study Daily...": Paralympics Gold Medalist's Valuable Advice To Students At Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025
Paralympics double gold medalist shooter Avani Lekhara addressed students on the eighth edition of PM Narendra Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme.
-
Seals Can Act As 'Smart Sensors' For Monitoring Fish Population: Study
A new study by marine biologists reports that seals can essentially act as 'smart sensors' for monitoring fish populations in the ocean's eerily dim 'twilight zone.'
-
Oxford University Praises PM Modi's 'PRAGATI' Mission For Digital Governance
A recent study by the University of Oxford "From Gridlock to Growth How Leadership Enables India's PRAGATI Ecosystem to Power Progress" illustrates how Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Initiatives has transformed problems.
-
Karnataka College 'Forces' Beard Trimming, J&K Students' Body Intervenes
On the intervention of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), dozens of students from J&K studying at the Government College of Nursing in Karnataka's Holenarasipura were allowed to keep their beards.
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Indian-American Professor Researching Dalit Women Gets $8,00,000 "Genius" Grant
Shailaja Paik is a distinguished research professor of history at the University of Cincinnati, where she is also an affiliate faculty in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and Asian Studies.
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Upcoming Wedding Season Will Generate Rs 5.9 Lakh Crore Business: Traders' Body
India is gearing up for a massive economic boost as the upcoming wedding season is projected to generate Rs 5.9 lakh crore in business, according to a recent study by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).
