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June 27, 2024 12:56 PM

Fossil of child with Down syndrome hints at Neanderthal compassion

Living among a small band of Neanderthals in what is now eastern Spain was a child, perhaps 6 years old, with Down syndrome, as shown in a remarkable fossil preserving traits in the inner ear anatomy indicative of this serious genetic condition. This fossil, unearthed at the Cova Negra archeologica...

September 16, 2024 6:13 PM

Paraguay becomes 100th member of International Solar Alliance

Paraguay has become the 100th country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as a full member. The South American nation officially handed over its Instrument of Ratification to the ISA in New Delhi on Wednesday. The ceremony took place during a meeting between Paraguay's Ambassador to Indi...

September 16, 2024 6:13 PM

Om Birla elected Speaker of 18th Lok Sabha

Om Birla, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate and MP from Kota, was elected Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The motion, moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and seconded by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, was adopted by the house through a voice vote. The opposition INDIA...

June 25, 2024 2:10 PM

The Emergency: Recalling the dark days of democracy

As the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha commenced on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the "dark chapter" of the Emergency imposed by former PM Indira Gandhi 50 years ago to curb dissent. “Tomorrow is the 25th of June. For those dedicated to upholding the dignity of our Constitutio...