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Fish buttholes and fingers may seem like an unlikely pair, but new research suggests a surprising connection between the two. According to a study highlighted by Science Alert, the same genetic switches responsible for the development of fish cloacas, or buttholes, might also be linked to the formation of human fingers. This discovery sheds light on the evolutionary mechanisms that shaped tetrapod limbs over millions of years. The research provides a new perspective on the origins of our digits and opens up further questions about the adaptive strategies of evolution. Fish Buttholes and the Evolution of Human Fingers Have you…

Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has confirmed his participation in the upcoming International League T20 (ILT20) season, registering for the inaugural player auction with the highest base price on offer. Ashwin, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket and the Indian Premier League, has set his base price at $120,000 (approximately ₹99 lakh). According to ESPNcricinfo, this is the top bracket for any player in the first-ever ILT20 auction, scheduled to take place in Dubai on October 1. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source The decision comes after weeks of speculation about his involvement, with league officials and…

Jaipur Pink Panthers clinched a nail-biting Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) 2025 contest against U Mumba, registering a 6-4 win in the tie-break after the two sides were tied at 38-38 at the end of regulation time at the SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday. Nitin Kumar registered a Super 10, while Reza Mirbagheri and Vinay contributed with four tackles and six raids, respectively. For U Mumba, Sandeep’s Super 10 went in vain. Jaipur Pink Panthers hit the ground running, racing away to a 6-0 lead in the opening five minutes of the game. Nitin Kumar was wreaking havoc with…

The most striking thing about Gladys, ultimately, her look — frankly, we can all probably expect to see a whole bunch of Gladyses at Halloween from now on. In an article on Deadline, the artisans behind Zach Cregger’s film discussed how they even came up with her distinctive costumes, her wild red lipstick, and what they were hoping to achieve with her visage. As makeup department head Leo Satkovich told the outlet, “I can’t really put into words just how I feel about how she’s being perceived,” referring to the affectionate Gladys memes populating the internet. “It’s something that’s so surreal to me…

Telugu Titans defeated Gujarat Giants 30-29 in a close encounter to take crucial points in the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 at the SMS Indoor Stadium, Jaipur on Tuesday. Bharat Hooda’s nine points, coupled with Vijay Malik’s seven points, negated Mohammadreza Shadloui’s super-sub performance to win by the closest of margins The Telugu Titans opened the scoring in the very first raid through Vijay Malik. They quickly built on the momentum, adding two more points in the next couple of minutes to take a 3-0 lead. The Gujarat Giants finally found themselves on the scoresheet when Visvanth V produced…

England have announced the 16-member squad for the much anticipated five-Test Ashes series against Australia, which is scheduled to begin on November 21 in Perth. The series is a part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle. Ben Stokes, who is continuing his recovery from a shoulder injury that ruled him out of the fifth Test against India back in July-August, will lead England against Australia. Meanwhile, Harry Brook has been confirmed as England’s vice-captain for the Ashes tour, replacing Ollie Pope. Add Zee News as a Preferred Source Brook’s elevation comes after he took over from Jos Buttler…

The Karnataka Government on Tuesday issued an order restricting government officials from travelling to foreign nations on official tours “until the end of 2025 and until further orders”.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO A circular issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had directed all officials of the state government who visited foreign nations in their official capacities between August 2024 and the end of July 2025 to submit study reports consisting of their findings from the trips and recommendations to the Government. However, the Government has found that many officials who travelled abroad failed…

Legendary umpire Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird of England passed away in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, on Tuesday, aged 92. His long-time club, Yorkshire, confirmed his death on Tuesday morning, stating that he died peacefully at home. “He leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship, humility, and joy — and a legion of admirers across generations,” Yorkshire informed in a statement on Tuesday. “The thoughts of everyone at the Yorkshire County Cricket Club are with Dickie’s family and friends during this time. He will be truly missed by all at the Club, having spent an incredible amount of time in support of everyone here,…

A truck allegedly transporting around five tonnes of beef was set ablaze near Kudachi, around 100 km from Belagavi in Karnataka, late on Monday evening. The police have registered two cases in connection with the incident.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO According to the police, locals intercepted the truck heading to Kalaburagi on suspicion of carrying beef. The vehicle was waylaid near the Sri Siddeshwara Temple, located on Ugar Road at Ainapur in Athani taluk of the district. While checking the contents of the vehicle, the locals allegedly found meat and the truck was set on fire. By the time the police…

Kolkata and neighbourhood Tuesday woke up to the third wettest September day since 1978, recording 251.4mm in 24 hours.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The most heavy spell was recorded between 2.30am – 5am, when West Bengal’s capital recorded close to 185mm. The city narrowly missed from being hit by a cloudburst (100mm in one hour) during the wee hours on Tuesday. Multiple favourable weather factors locally led to short but intense spell. The intense overnight rainfall killed atleast nine people, mostly due to electrocution. The heavy downpour left roads heavily inundated along localities like Lake Market, Rashbehari, Thanthania and Patuli. Story…