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California crews uncover possible 45-million-year-old ‘thunder beast’ fossils in Oceanside (Image Credit: City of Oceanside) A routine infrastructure project in Oceanside, California, has led to an unexpected discovery from deep beneath the ground: fossilised bones that may have belonged to a huge hoofed mammal that lived as long as 45 million years ago. According to the City of Oceanside, which announced the discovery, crews uncovered several limb bones, ribs and other fragments about 12 feet below the surface. Paleontologists believe the remains could belong to a prehistoric animal known as a “thunder beast”; another possibility is a creature known as…

Nani’s latest release ‘The Paradise’, directed by Srikanth Odela, opened in theatres on September 24 and has been receiving a mixed response from audiences and reviewers. While the action drama has been praised in some quarters for Nani’s performance and its scale, several early reactions have also raised concerns about the film’s writing, narration and emotional portions.Nani has now responded to the reactions, saying that he has gone through the audience responses, appreciated the love coming his way and even enjoyed the criticism and trolling surrounding the film. He also acknowledged the flaws pointed out by critics and reviewers, saying…

There’s something genuinely special about naming a child for the very trait that drives human progress forward, that restless, endless urge to ask why, how, and what if. Curiosity has long been considered one of the most valuable qualities a growing mind can carry, the spark behind every scientist, philosopher, and explorer who ever looked at the world and refused to simply accept it as given. For parents drawn to this idea, Sanskrit and Hindi naming traditions offer some genuinely direct, meaningful options, names that don’t just hint at inquisitiveness but translate almost literally to “curious” or “one who questions.”…

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey NEW DELHI: The internal power struggle within Hockey India has taken a dramatic turn, with federation president and former India captain Dilip Tirkey filing a complaint with Delhi Police against some of the federation’s officials, alleging “criminal breach of trust, theft, endangerment of life and wrongful abandonment”.Tirkey’s complaint also seeks the immediate recovery of his personal belongings and documents. As per a PTI report, the office of the DCP, South Delhi, confirmed receiving the complaint, while stating that no FIR has been registered so far.The complaint names Cdr RK Srivastava, the former Hockey India Executive…

There are no limits to what a well-planned project cannot achieve and researchers in Colorado have proven it right. They have managed to make a rooftop with solar panels produce electricity while also growing the world’s most expensive spice and generating extra income.Colorado State University researchers report that saffron, grown beneath solar panels rated at 40% transparency, produced twice as many flowers and twice the dried spice yield as compared to unshaded rooftop plots. The conditions on a green roof – well-drained, nutrient-poor substrates and extreme microclimates – are surprisingly ideal for saffron production. The finding points to a promising…

Dhanush has begun work on his 56th film, tentatively referred to as ‘D56’, with director Tamizharasan Pachamuthu. The rural-set project got underway with a traditional pooja at the Maranadu Karuppanasamy Temple near Tiruppachethi in Sivaganga on Friday. Dhanush attended the ceremony with members of the cast and crew, while large crowds of fans gathered at the venue. The film’s official title is yet to be announced, although reports have linked it to the name ‘Padaiyal’.Dhanush’s ‘D56′ begins with temple pooja’D56’ marks Dhanush’s first collaboration with Tamizharasan Pachamuthu, the filmmaker behind Lubber Pandhu. Dhanush had effectively confirmed the project as his…

Parents often want to build a close, trusting relationship with their children. For some, that means avoiding strict rules and allowing children to negotiate almost every boundary. The intention can be positive: parents may worry that saying “no” too often will damage trust or make them seem controlling. But developmental psychology suggests that children need both warmth and structure. The issue is not whether parents should be strict or permissive. It is whether children get enough opportunities to experience limits, manage disappointment and learn that not every decision can be changed through negotiation. Psychologist Diana Baumrind’s influential work on parenting…

India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (IANS image) NEW DELHI: India suffered a major setback in badminton at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya on Friday as defending men’s doubles champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were knocked out in the opening round.The fourth-seeded Indian pair, who were among the country’s leading medal hopes, were stunned by Thailand’s Pakkapan Teeraratsakul and Peeratchai Sukphun, losing 21-12, 19-21, 14-21 in a contest that lasted one hour and eight minutes.The defeat ended Satwik and Chirag’s bid to defend the gold medal they won at the previous edition of the Asian Games.Satwik-Chirag surrender early…

The Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia’s southern Rostov region was also damaged in the attacks. Two people were killed in separate Ukrainian drone attacks across Russia overnight, Russian officials said, as the strikes damaged an oil refinery, industrial sites and a passenger train.Russia’s defence ministry said its air defences destroyed 592 Ukrainian drones during the overnight barrage, reported news agency Reuters.One person was killed and another injured in Belgorod after a Ukrainian drone struck a truck, according to local officials. In Perm, Governor Dmitry Makhonin said one person was killed during what he described as a large-scale drone attack. The…

Farah Khan replies to Arjun Kapoor’s demand for Shah Rukh Khan starrer Main Hoon Na sequel (Image Credits IMDb) ‘Main Hoon Na’ sequel rumours have resurfaced after Arjun Kapoor made a public plea for a sequel to Farah Khan’s 2004 directorial debut. After watching Shah Rukh Khan, Sushmita Sen, Zayed Khan and Amrita Rao’s beloved entertainer on television, Arjun tagged Farah and asked for a sequel “asap”. Farah’s playful response, which referenced a famous line associated with her films, has now left fans wondering if the filmmaker could return to the world of ‘Main Hoon Na’.Arjun Kapoor asks Farah Khan…