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Evolutionary Origins Of Potato Revealed. And A Tomato Was Involved
The potato is one of the world's food staples, first cultivated thousands of years ago in the Andes region of South America before spreading globally from the 16th century.
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Indian-Origin Student Pilot Killed In Mid-Air Crash In Canada
An Indian origin student pilot was among the two people who were killed in a tragic midair collision involving two training aircraft in Canada on Tuesday, the Indian Consulate General of India in Toronto said on Wednesday.
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Asian, Black: How Zohran Mamdani Described Himself In Columbia Application
Zohran Mamdani, the Indian-origin Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, listed his race as both "Asian" and "Black or African American" on his 2009 application to Columbia University, the New York Times reported.
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The Fireworks Origin: Why America Lights Up The Sky On 4th Of July
Every year on July 4, skies across the US light up with fireworks to mark the Independence Day.The US gained independence in 1776 after the 13 colonies declared their separation from British rule by adopting the Declaration of Independence.
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Canada's Project Pelican: 7 Indian-Origin Men Held For Smuggling Cocaine Worth $48 Million
Nine people, including seven Indian-origin men, have been arrested in Canada's Ontario over the alleged smuggling of cocaine and possession of arms.
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New Study Traces T-Rex’s Origins to Asia and Links Gigantic Size to Climate Shift
A new study led by UCL researchers reveals that Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the most iconic dinosaurs, evolved in North America but descended from ancestors that migrated from Asia over 70 million years ago. The study also connects T. rex's enormous size to global cooling after a major climatic peak 92 million years ago. As other predators died out, ...
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Canada Polls: Gujaratis Make Electoral Debut In Canada As Punjabis Seek Re-Election
Gujaratis have emerged as a major bloc, even as Punjabis remain a force to be reckoned with in Canada's political sphere, as immigrants of Indian origin steadily gain ground in the North American country which will hold federal elections this month.
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X-Class Solar Flare From Emerging Sunspot Causes Radio Blackouts
An unexpected X1.1-class solar flare erupted from sunspot AR4046, triggering shortwave radio blackouts over North and South America. The flare originated from the sun’s eastern limb and was accompanied by a coronal mass ejection that is not expected to impact Earth. Space weather experts have warned that the sunspot will face Earth in the coming ...
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10-Fold Surge In Illegal Border Crossing As Indians Try To Leave Canada For US: Report
Illegal immigration from Canada to the United States has seen a sharp rise among people of Indian origin, US border patrol data shows.
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Skynet-1A Satellite’s Unexplained Orbit Shift Raises Questions About Command History
Launched in 1969, the UK's oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, has moved significantly from its original position. Experts believe this was due to a deliberate command in the 1970s. The satellite now orbits over the Americas, near active satellite traffic, raising risks of collisions. Limited records exist regarding its control history, with suggestions o...
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Mysterious White Blobs Washing Up On Canada Beach Leave Residents Baffled
Since early September, beachgoers have been reporting sightings of the unusual substance, leaving officials scrambling to determine its origin and composition.
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EU's Chips Act Said to Get Approval on April 18, Likely to Cut EU's Reliance on US and Asian Semiconductors
The European Union's EUR 43 billion (nearly Rs. 3,84,120 crore) plan to boost its semiconductor industry and catch up with the United States and Asia is likely to get the green light from EU countries and lawmakers on April 18, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. The European Commission announced the Chips Act last year in...
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Dwayne Johnson Nixed Shazam! Fury of the Gods Post-Credits Scene, Lead Zachary Levi Confirms
Zachary Levi acknowledged and shared a report on Instagram, which claimed that Dwayne Johnson blocked a post-credits scene in Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The report claimed that Johnson wanted to put himself at the centre of the DC Universe and attempt to restructure it to fit his terms. The scrapped post-credits scene would have originally seen Shaz...
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FIFA World Cup 2026 To Feature 12 Groups Of Four Teams
The expanded 2026 men's World Cup in North America will start with 12 groups of four teams in a change from the original planned format of 16 groups of three, football's world governing body FIFA announced on Tuesday
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Ransomware Attack on JBS Meat Works Likely From Russia, Company Informs White House
Brazil's JBS SA told the US government that a ransomware attack on the company that disrupted meat production in North America and Australia originated from a criminal organization likely based in Russia, the White House said.
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Evolutionary Origins Of Potato Revealed. And A Tomato Was Involved
The potato is one of the world's food staples, first cultivated thousands of years ago in the Andes region of South America before spreading globally from the 16th century.
-
Indian-Origin Student Pilot Killed In Mid-Air Crash In Canada
An Indian origin student pilot was among the two people who were killed in a tragic midair collision involving two training aircraft in Canada on Tuesday, the Indian Consulate General of India in Toronto said on Wednesday.
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Asian, Black: How Zohran Mamdani Described Himself In Columbia Application
Zohran Mamdani, the Indian-origin Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, listed his race as both "Asian" and "Black or African American" on his 2009 application to Columbia University, the New York Times reported.
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The Fireworks Origin: Why America Lights Up The Sky On 4th Of July
Every year on July 4, skies across the US light up with fireworks to mark the Independence Day.The US gained independence in 1776 after the 13 colonies declared their separation from British rule by adopting the Declaration of Independence.
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Canada's Project Pelican: 7 Indian-Origin Men Held For Smuggling Cocaine Worth $48 Million
Nine people, including seven Indian-origin men, have been arrested in Canada's Ontario over the alleged smuggling of cocaine and possession of arms.
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New Study Traces T-Rex’s Origins to Asia and Links Gigantic Size to Climate Shift
A new study led by UCL researchers reveals that Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the most iconic dinosaurs, evolved in North America but descended from ancestors that migrated from Asia over 70 million years ago. The study also connects T. rex's enormous size to global cooling after a major climatic peak 92 million years ago. As other predators died out, ...
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Canada Polls: Gujaratis Make Electoral Debut In Canada As Punjabis Seek Re-Election
Gujaratis have emerged as a major bloc, even as Punjabis remain a force to be reckoned with in Canada's political sphere, as immigrants of Indian origin steadily gain ground in the North American country which will hold federal elections this month.
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X-Class Solar Flare From Emerging Sunspot Causes Radio Blackouts
An unexpected X1.1-class solar flare erupted from sunspot AR4046, triggering shortwave radio blackouts over North and South America. The flare originated from the sun’s eastern limb and was accompanied by a coronal mass ejection that is not expected to impact Earth. Space weather experts have warned that the sunspot will face Earth in the coming ...
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10-Fold Surge In Illegal Border Crossing As Indians Try To Leave Canada For US: Report
Illegal immigration from Canada to the United States has seen a sharp rise among people of Indian origin, US border patrol data shows.
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Skynet-1A Satellite’s Unexplained Orbit Shift Raises Questions About Command History
Launched in 1969, the UK's oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, has moved significantly from its original position. Experts believe this was due to a deliberate command in the 1970s. The satellite now orbits over the Americas, near active satellite traffic, raising risks of collisions. Limited records exist regarding its control history, with suggestions o...
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Mysterious White Blobs Washing Up On Canada Beach Leave Residents Baffled
Since early September, beachgoers have been reporting sightings of the unusual substance, leaving officials scrambling to determine its origin and composition.
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EU's Chips Act Said to Get Approval on April 18, Likely to Cut EU's Reliance on US and Asian Semiconductors
The European Union's EUR 43 billion (nearly Rs. 3,84,120 crore) plan to boost its semiconductor industry and catch up with the United States and Asia is likely to get the green light from EU countries and lawmakers on April 18, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. The European Commission announced the Chips Act last year in...
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Dwayne Johnson Nixed Shazam! Fury of the Gods Post-Credits Scene, Lead Zachary Levi Confirms
Zachary Levi acknowledged and shared a report on Instagram, which claimed that Dwayne Johnson blocked a post-credits scene in Shazam! Fury of the Gods. The report claimed that Johnson wanted to put himself at the centre of the DC Universe and attempt to restructure it to fit his terms. The scrapped post-credits scene would have originally seen Shaz...
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FIFA World Cup 2026 To Feature 12 Groups Of Four Teams
The expanded 2026 men's World Cup in North America will start with 12 groups of four teams in a change from the original planned format of 16 groups of three, football's world governing body FIFA announced on Tuesday
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Ransomware Attack on JBS Meat Works Likely From Russia, Company Informs White House
Brazil's JBS SA told the US government that a ransomware attack on the company that disrupted meat production in North America and Australia originated from a criminal organization likely based in Russia, the White House said.
