Scientists tracked down the oldest known lizard, a tiny creature that lived about 240 million years ago when Earth had a single continent and dinosaurs were brand new. Scans of the fossilized skeleton of Megachirella revealed the chameleon-sized reptile was an ancestor of today’s lizards and snakes, which belong to a group called squamates, an […]
Kuala Lumpur Former international Wong Choong Hann believes Malaysia could have had a better Thomas Cup campaign if the shuttlers showed more pride and passion in representing the country. Malaysia, the five-time champions but not since 1992, targeted the semi-finals in the Bangkok Finals last week but were ousted 3-1 by Indonesia in the last […]
Chandigarh Admission to B.Ed. (General), B.Ed. (Yoga) and B.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation) in Colleges of Education affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh and situated in U.T. Chandigarh are now open and will be done through a Common Entrance Test. Aspiring students in colleges may apply online from May 31st to July 1st, 2018, just follow this link. The […]
New Delhi Sharing “specific information” with the income tax department about any Benami transaction or property could earn you up to Rs one crore, while the same for undisclosed black money stashed abroad could fetch up to Rs 5 crore. Besides, the ‘Income Tax Informants Reward Scheme’ has also been amended under which a person […]
New Delhi A CRPF vehicle targeted by protesters in downtown Srinagar ran over three people in an attempt to get away, triggering a fresh wave of protests and criticism for the government. One of the three who had received serious injuries, later died. The incident in Srinagar’s Nowhatta area, just a few days before Home […]
New Delhi Air India stake sale: After the government failed to receive any bids for Air India, Anand Mahindra called for turning the crisis into an opportunity, and also listed out several measures to be taken. Calling it a matter of ‘national pride,’ Mahindra & Mahindra’s top boss said that there must be a resolve that a sale […]
Petaling Jaya Independent doubles shuttler Tan Boon Heong was elated after learning that he and partner Hendra Setiawan had made the cut for the World Championships in Nanjing, China from July 30-Aug 5. But their joy was short-lived. Boon Heong-Hendra, who were placed fourth in the reserve list, have been invited by the Badminton World […]
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the international launch of RuPay, BHIM and UPI based remittance app in Singapore represented Digital India initiative and the renewed partnership between the two sides. Speaking on the matter, PM Modi’s Singaporean counterpart Lee Hsien Loong said Indian tourists will be able to use their […]
New Delhi Indian Air Force has given a notification for the recruitment of Commissioned Officers (AFCAT/ NCC Special Entry/ Meteorology Entry) vacancies for Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Those Candidates who are interested in the vacancy details & completed all eligibility criteria can read the Notification & apply online. Important Dates Starting Date for Online […]
Denmark is banning garments that cover the face, including Islamic veils such as the burqa or niqab. It joins other European countries such as France, Germany and Belgium in the move which will come into force on 1 August. The government said it was not aimed at any religion in particular and was not banning […]