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Recent research led by a collaboration between the University of Potsdam, Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen Mannheim, and the Curt-Engelhorn-Zentrum Archäometrie has uncovered remains of hippopotamuses in the Upper Rhine Graben, Germany. DNA analysis and radiocarbon dating of ancient bones confirm that these animals lived between 47,000 and 31,000 years ago—far later than previously assumed. This region, though situated in the heart of glacial Europe, appears to have hosted brief warm phases where rivers flowed and vegetation returned. The findings indicate that Ice Age Europe was far from uniformly frozen. Rather, it was a patchwork of shifting climates, where pockets of land remained hospitable…

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has been in the spotlight recently due to a dip in form, and cricket legend AB de Villiers has shared his thoughts on how the Mumbai batter can return to his best in the shortest format. Despite leading India to victories in recent tournaments, Suryakumar has struggled with consistency, scoring only 100 runs in 11 innings this year, averaging just 11.11. Analysts and fans have highlighted his struggles, particularly against slower deliveries and deceptive balls in the middle overs. Mindset Over Mechanics Add Zee News as a Preferred Source De Villiers emphasized that Suryakumar’s recent…

The last time a member of Mohammed Shahabuddin’s family won an election was 21 years ago. But in case of the late bahubali, only the name is enough. The RJD has proved that again by going with Shahabuddin’s son Osama Shahab as the party candidate from the Raghunathpur Assembly seat, after dropping its sitting MLA Hari Shanker Yadav.While Shahabuddin’s name was associated with Siwan, his wife Heena Shahab has failed to win the Assembly or Lok Sabha seat since he was convicted in 2008 on several criminal cases and was disqualified from contesting. Raghunathpur, which also falls in Siwan district,…

BERLIN (AP) — A German museum has been unexpectedly overrun by Taylor Swift fans because one of its paintings bears a striking resemblance to the opening scene of Swift’s current No. 1 hit video, “The Fate of Ophelia.”Hundreds of additional visitors came to the Hessische Landesmuseum in the central German city of Wiesbaden over the weekend to admire the painting, with one family traveling from the northern city of Hamburg especially for the occasion, museum spokesperson Susanne Hirschmann told The Associated Press on Thursday.Among the visitors were also many American families who are stationed at an U.S. Army base in…

Karnataka RSS ban: Amid an uproar after state minister Priyank Kharge’s statement, the Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to bring rules to check RSS activities in government places. The decision was taken based on Karnataka Information Technology and Biotechnology Minister Priyank Kharge‘s letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seeking a ban on RSS activities and its affiliated organisations, PTI reported. “The rules we want to bring is regarding public places, government schools, colleges, government premises, government owned institutions and aided institutions. We will bring together the previous orders issued by the Home department, Law Department, and the Education Department to frame…

In a major move Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led Cabinet has decided to prohibit RSS and other private organisations from conducting any activities on government properties without prior permission.The Karnataka Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has taken a significant decision restricting Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and other private organisations from organising activities on government-owned properties and public spaces without prior permission.Also Read:Bengaluru gets its first semi-automated dry waste collection centre in AdugodiThe decision comes in the backdrop of Minister Priyank Kharge’s letter to the Chief Minister, urging a clear prohibition on private groups, including the RSS, from using government…

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri recently opened up about Virat Kohli’s unwavering commitment to fitness and his insistence on high standards during his tenure as captain across all formats. Shastri highlighted that Kohli, always leading by example, expected every player to maintain peak fitness and did not tolerate anyone falling behind. Players who were slow between the wickets or showed signs of sluggishness often came under Kohli’s scrutiny, receiving direct instructions to improve. “He would show them up otherwise. Because if you’re running between the wicket, and if you’re a lazy bugger, you will soon find out. If you…

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh’s IT and electronics minister Nara Lokesh is evidently unwilling to forget the mortifying snub by his Karnataka counterpart Priyank Kharge.In a post on X, Nara Lokesh noted that some neighbors were unable to digest the huge investments the Andhra Pradesh government successfully attracted. “They say Andhra food is spicy. Seems some of our investments are too. Some neighbours are already feeling the burn!,” Lokesh wrote on X. Show Full Article While Lokesh did not name the “neighbours”, netizens were quick to respond. They say Andhra food is spicy. Seems some of our investments are too. Some neighbours are…

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress alliance in Bihar, accusing them for opposing the Election Commission’s directive to verify the identity of women voters wearing burqas, adding that the opposition was creating a controversy for political reasons.  ‘Development Versus Burqa’  Addressing a public rally in Danapur, CM Adityanath alleged that the Opposition had deliberately shifted focus from governance and progress to religious symbolism. “Now, to disrupt Bihar’s race for development, the RJD, Congress, and the INDI alliance have once again started a new mischief: ‘development versus burqa’,”…

Early intervention matters. When we pay attention to a child’s worries, fears, or mood changes early on, while their brain is still growing, we help prevent small problems from becoming larger ones. Simple support like open conversations, safe spaces, and professional help when needed builds emotional strength and coping skills. Roy Aniruddha, Founder & Chairman of TechnoStruct Academy states, “These early steps don’t just ease the moment; they shape how children learn, relate to others, and face challenges. What seems gentle now, a caring teacher, a helpful friend, a trusted caregiver, can lead to greater self-esteem, better relationships, improved learning,…