150 million-year-old mystery solved: How the first bird learned to fly. (AI Image) For more than a century, one question has divided scientists: How did the first birds take flight?Did they evolve from dinosaurs that ran across the ground before taking off? Or did they glide down from trees before developing powered flight?A landmark study…
Australia’s Mitchell Starc (AP Photo) Mitchell Starc continued to add to his remarkable Test legacy on Thursday, becoming the most successful left-arm bowler in the history of Test cricket during Australia’s opening Test against Bangladesh in Darwin.Starc reached the landmark when he dismissed Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam in the ninth over of the first innings….
On 15 August 2026, India will observe its 80th Independence Day, marking 79 completed years since the country broke free from British rule in 1947. The main event, as always, will unfold at the Red Fort in New Delhi, where the Prime Minister hoists the national flag, receives the Guard of Honour and addresses the…
Former India spinner Murali Kartik believes Manav Suthar has the qualities required to eventually take over from Ravindra Jadeja in India’s Test side.Jadeja and Suthar are both part of India’s squad for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, with the two left-arm spinners expected to feature in the playing XI for the opening Test…
A parliamentary committee has raised concerns over delays in updating NCERT textbooks for Classes 9–12 despite curriculum changes aligned with NEP 2020 and NCF 2023. A parliamentary committee has highlighted the gap in the design and implementation of the curriculum of Classes 9 to 12, noting that the lack of textbooks has put additional burden…
Eoin Morgan (Getty Images) Chennai Super Kings could turn to a fresh face in the dugout after ending their long association with Stephen Fleming, and veteran India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin believes former England captain Eoin Morgan could be a strong contender for the role.The five-time IPL champions recently parted ways with Fleming following a couple…
Over half of sanctioned NCERT posts vacant, 44% positions unfilled at CBSE: Parliamentary panel More than half of the sanctioned posts at the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) are vacant, while 44 per cent of positions at the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) remain unfilled, a parliamentary committee has said, flagging…
India’s Dhruv Jurel gets bowled by Afghanistan’s Mohammad Saleem on day two of a Test cricket match between India and Afghanistan, in Mullanpur. (PTI) TimesofIndia.com in Galle: At the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC) Ground in Colombo, Dhruv Jurel was sitting by himself when a chirpy Sarfaraz Khan, who had joined the team just hours earlier,…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) (AP Photo) Lionel Messi returned to football just four days after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, making an emotional appearance for Inter Miami in their crucial Leagues Cup clash against Club León on Wednesday, August 12.Messi’s return came as a surprise given how recently he had travelled…
Government expands scholarships and fellowships for students across social groups NEW DLEHI: The Government is expanding financial support for students from different social groups to help them pursue higher education and research. The initiatives and progress on scholarships and fellowships were highlighted by Union Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region…