An ancient sea once divided North America from north to south; 70-million-year-old creatures from its waters still shimmer like gemstones

Fossils from this period are displayed at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. South Dakota is one of the most landlocked states in the United States. It is more than 1,000 miles away from both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. It is hard to imagine that this dry landscape was once covered by water.But…

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From ‘chanda chori’ to paper leaks & inflation: Congress to target Modi govt over key issues in Monsoon Session, will oppose Delimitation Bill | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress on Thursday said it would strongly oppose the proposed Delimitation Bill if the Centre reintroduces it during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. The party also said it would hold the Narendra Modi government accountable on a range of issues, including alleged corruption, paper leaks, rising prices, foreign policy and the Ayodhya…

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Varalaxmi Sarathkumar: ‘I will always be a Vijay Veriyan,’ Varalaxmi Sarathkumar shares heartfelt note after meeting ‘Jana Nayagan’ star CM Vijay | Tamil Movie News

Actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar shared an emotional note after meeting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and gave fans a glimpse of their warm meeting. The actress shared pictures of the meeting on social media and spoke about Vijay’s transition from cinema to politics. Her heartfelt message quickly went viral, with fans appreciating her words and her…

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Emperor penguins survive Antarctica’s brutal winters by huddling together, but a maths study reveals the hidden system behind their remarkable teamwork |

Every winter in Antarctica, emperor penguins gather in large groups called huddles to survive the cold. Temperatures can fall to -40 degrees Celsius, and strong winds make the weather even harsher. Without huddling together, these penguins would not be able to survive.But a penguin huddle is much more than a group of birds standing close…

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Falkland poster row spills over: British governement seeks FIFA action against Argentina | Football News

Argentina’s Giovani Lo Celso holds a banner with the words “The Malvinas are Argentine”, referring to the Falkland Islands, while teammate Nicolas Otamendi gestures to him, at the end of World Cup semifinal match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo) The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina’s…

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Rohtak launches Daily 15-Minute Reading Challenge to improve literacy in government schools

Project Vishwas and reading initiative aim to transform education system in Rohtak ROHTAK: In a significant move to overhaul government school education, the Rohtak district administration, under Deputy Commissioner Sachin Gupta, has launched two flagship educational programs. The initiatives, namely a “Daily 15-Minute Reading Challenge” and “Project Vishwas,” aim to boost foundational literacy and foster…

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During Tanzania’s deadly 1993 drought, an elephant matriarch’s memory helped save her entire herd, while a younger leader stayed behind and more calves died | World News

During a brutal drought in Tanzania back in 1993, one elephant’s memory ended up making the difference between life and death for her entire family. Researchers tracking family groups in Tarangire National Park found that herds led by older matriarchs, elephants who had lived through droughts before, left the park entirely in search of water…

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Another setback for TMC, Koel Mallick resigns from Rajya Sabha | India News

NEW DELHI: TMC leader and actor-turned-politician KoelMallick on Thursday resigned from the Rajya Sabha, adding to the growing exodus of MPs and MLAs from the Mamata Banerjee-led party, news agency ANI reported, citing sources.“Rajya Sabha MP from TMC, Koel Mallick, met Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman C P Radhakrishnan and submitted her resignation,” sources…

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