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A research team from the National Park Service and the Smithsonian Paleobiology Department recently announced the discovery of three previously unknown species of ancient sharks in Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave, as reported by the official Mammoth Cave National Park news release. These finds don’t just expand the fossil record—they help fill crucial gaps in our understanding of prehistoric marine life in North America. A Tropical Sea Beneath Kentucky’s Forests It’s hard to picture Kentucky underwater, but roughly 340 million years ago, the area now known for rolling hills and deep caves was covered by a warm, shallow sea. Back then, Mammoth…

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are reportedly eyeing India’s star batter and wicketkeeper KL Rahul in a high-profile trade ahead of IPL 2026. While the interest from the franchise is real, the chances of this deal actually happening are slim. Here’s a breakdown of the top three reasons why KKR is unlikely to succeed in bringing KL Rahul to Eden Gardens: 1. KKR Has No Player Worth Offering in Return According to a TOI report, the major hurdle in this trade is KKR’s inability to offer any player of equal value to Delhi Capitals in exchange for Rahul. Most of…

Lionsgate Back in 2008, Suzanne Collins — who, at the time, was known for writing on shows like “Clarissa Explains It All” and books including “The Underland Chronicles” — changed the young adult literature game with “The Hunger Games.” Inspired by Greek mythology, gladiators in the Roman Colisseum, and the intersection of reality television and active war that became apparent in the aughts, Collins told the New York Times that the concept came to her suddenly and organically. “Yes, I was flipping through the channels one night between reality television programs…

Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders are reportedly targeting India’s star wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul for a high-profile trade from Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Rahul, who led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for three consecutive years from 2022 to 2024, was signed by Delhi Capitals for ₹14 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction held in Saudi Arabia. As per a report by The Times of India, the franchise co-owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has already shown interest in Rahul and has made initial contact with the player. He is currently in the…

Telangana may be headed for crucial bypolls following the Supreme Court ruling Thursday setting aside the Telangana High Court order that had stayed disqualification proceedings against 10 Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs who switched to the Congress.In its order, the Court also directed Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar to decide on the MLAs’ disqualification within three months. The apex court ruling drew a sharp reaction from the BRS, which has been slamming the Congress as well as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over the issue. “We thank the CJI (B R Gavai) for ensuring that…

England wins five out of five tossess and choose to field first at Oval. India make three changes with Karun Nair, Prasidh Krsishna and Dhruv Jurel making a return. Notbaly, Rishabh Pant, Shardul Thakur and Jasprit Bumrah has been replaced.  Ollie Pope is leading in the absence of regular captain Ben Stokes, in the fifth and final Test of the ongoing series. The match is held at the Kennington Oval in London on Thursday. England currently has the upper hand in the series with a 2-1 lead. However, they will miss the services of their in-form skipper, Ben Stokes, who…

Ahead of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s scheduled protest in Bengaluru on August 5, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Thursday said there was evidence of voter fraud in some Assembly segments during the previous Lok Sabha elections. In a post on X, Siddaramaiah said, “Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Shri Rahul Gandhi has credible evidence of voter fraud in the Assembly constituencies of Mahadevapura and Rajajinagar during the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. To highlight this serious issue, he will lead a protest in Bengaluru on August 5 and meet with the State Chief Electoral Officer.” A day earlier, Deputy…

The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) is set to return for its 12th season – starting on August 29, 2025 – promising fans an electrifying kabaddi experience across four cities. The 2025 campaign will see the 12 teams battle for ultimate glory across Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi. The tournament opens with a blockbuster weekend in Vizag at Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, on Friday, with Telugu Titans facing Tamil Thalaivas and Bengaluru Bulls locking horns with Puneri Paltan in the second clash of the day.  On Saturday, August 30, the home side Telugu Titans will once again take the mat, this…

Sibling bonds are often described as unbreakable, built on shared childhoods, inside jokes, and familial roots. But not all sibling relationships are safe or supportive. In many families, beneath the surface of shared blood and tradition, lies a dynamic that’s harmful, competitive, or emotionally draining.  When sibling relationships become toxic, the emotional fallout can be long-lasting and deeply confusing, especially because society rarely validates the pain caused by a sibling. Mental health struggles in these dynamics often go unnoticed, brushed off as “normal sibling fights” or minimized as family quirks. Toxic sibling dynamics don’t always involve outright abuse. Sometimes, they…

The Election Commission informed the Rajya Sabha, through the Law Ministry, on Thursday that there is no category of “suspicious voters” under the Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1951, when asked whether any such voters had cast their votes in the last Lok Sabha elections. The reply comes at a time when the EC is conducting a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. One of the reasons cited for the exercise, according to the Commission’s June 24 statement, is the “inclusion of the names of foreign illegal immigrants” over the years. Responding to a question by Samajwadi…