Why did evolution choose sex? A Harvard experiment spanning 960 generations offers a clue. (AI Image) Sexual reproduction seems, at first glance, like an evolutionary puzzle. It requires organisms to find mates, compete for reproduction and, in many species, maintain populations in which only some individuals can give birth. Asexual reproduction, by comparison, can appear…
The breakout level of 156,000 level from the formation and last week’s key support, remains the crucial floor to watch. Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are showing encouraging signs and the near-term trend remains bullish, while the base trend for silver also remains positive, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities,…
Karnataka forms cabinet panel to address student, education issues BENGALURU: Karnataka govt has constituted a five-member cabinet sub-committee to examine challenges faced by students and recommend reforms in the education sector, with issues ranging from examination integrity and education costs to infrastructure, mental health and employment-oriented skilling.The committee, headed by health and family welfare minister…
India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 notification released for 25,000+ posts India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has released the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II, July 2026 notification. Issued under Advertisement Number 17-12/2026-GDS on August 27, 2026, the recruitment drive will fill more than 25,000 vacancies…
RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 2026 exam date announced, check key dates, pattern and selection process RRB NTPC UG CBT 2 exam 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the date for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate (UG) CBT 2 examination under CEN 07/2025. The second-stage computer-based test is scheduled for September 17, 2026, following…
Mayank Chakraborty and Pratitee Bordoloi (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: Mayank Chakraborty became India’s 94th Grandmaster and the first from the Northeast region last March. He is still 17, but talking to him, however, gives away very little about his age; he sounds more like a man with years of experience on his shoulders.On Tuesday, he…
2nd Test: India’s spin attack delivers 10 no-balls against Sri Lanka, third-highest in Tests since 2021 India’s spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule proposed introducing free hits in Test cricket, in half-jest, to tackle the problem of bowling no-balls after India’s spinners delivered 10 no-balls in the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at Sinhalese Sports…
Top stocks to buy today on August 27, 2026 Top stock market recommendations: Vedanta, Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL), and Ashok Leyland – Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President – Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth has picked these as the top stocks to buy on August 27, 2026. He has shared his views on…
Indian women’s hockey team The Indian women’s hockey team will look to end their World Cup campaign on a high when they face Germany in the fifth-sixth place classification match at Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Thursday.Having played five matches so far, India have won one, drawn three and lost only once — against…
Brent crude fell 0.5% to $87.43 a barrel Oil prices extended their decline on Thursday as hopes of renewed Middle East diplomacy raised expectations that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen, easing concerns over prolonged supply disruptions.Brent crude fell 0.5 per cent to $87.43 a barrel, heading for a fourth straight session of losses, while…
