Photo: Jayna Bergman/University of Ottawa Scientists have identified something that may be even more uniquely Canadian than the beaver or moose: a genetically distinct western toad population found only in Canada. The discovery, made by researchers from the University of Ottawa, points to a rare and previously unrecognized group of toads living in the Canadian…
Bengaluru: The centre has notified the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with a Rs 10,000 crore corpus to channel venture capital into startups, with a focus on deeptech and manufacturing.The scheme retains the earlier fund-of-funds structure, with government capital flowing into SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), which will invest in startups.What is new is…
A hospital sign board can been with nothing else in background, indicating a promise that remains unfulfilled. (AI-generated image used for representational purpose) INDORE: In a bizarre administrative anomaly that has left the local health department scrambling for answers, a proposed 100-bed civil hospital in Indore’s Khajrana area has been fully functioning “on paper” for…
Ramakrishna Ghosh has stepped into the spotlight after being handed his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings in their high-profile clash against Mumbai Indians at Chepauk. The Indian all-rounder, picked up for his base price of ₹30 lakh, comes in as part of two changes made by captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Ghosh replaces Gurjapneet Singh in…
Pankaj Dhama, was allegedly beaten to death by fellow passengers during a chaotic rush to board the Yoga Express NEW DELHI: A 32-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by fellow passengers after an argument broke out amid a rush to board the Yoga Express at Shahdara railway station in east Delhi on Saturday.The incident…
NEW DELHI: Satya Vati, a 67-year-old battling breast cancer, has found a glimmer of hope after being denied treatment under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) scheme, with the Delhi High Court stepping in to seek an explanation from the agency.Hearing the plea, the court on Tuesday issued notice to ESIC and asked why super…
ICC Rankings: Joe Root reclaims top Test batter spot (Image: ANI) Joe Root has returned to the summit of the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings, reclaiming the No. 1 position in the latest rankings released on June 24, 2026. The England batting stalwart dethroned teammate Harry Brook, who had occupied the top spot for just…
The finance ministry on Saturday announced a sharp increase in export duties on diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), while keeping the duty on petrol unchanged.According to the ministry, the export duty on diesel has been raised from Rs 21.5 per litre to Rs 55.5 per litre, while that on ATF has been increased from…
IPL window likely to be scheduled earlier than usual window. (Image: X) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering a significant scheduling change for the Indian Premier League (IPL), with plans to begin the tournament earlier from the 2027 season. The move is aimed at reducing the impact of extreme weather…
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas has revealed two unconventional lessons he learned from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Speaking on the “20VC” podcast recently, Aravind Srinivas said the two tech leaders shaped his views on entrepreneurship, risk-taking and long-term ambition. According to Srinivas, Jensen Huang operates Nvidia as…