A recent study reveals that humans and great apes share remarkably similar laughter rhythms, suggesting this vocalization dates back 15 million years to a common ancestor. Researchers found consistent rhythmic patterns in the laughter of humans, chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans when tickled. This ancient, shared vocal trait predates speech and offers insights into the…
This photograph shows set up screens displaying the logo and home page of US cryptocurrency based prediction market platform Polymarket, in Saint-Mande, east of Paris, on April 29, 2026. Martin Lelievre | AFP | Getty Images Prediction market platform Polymarket’s annualized revenue are now well above $1 billion, the company shared exclusively with CNBC on…
Realty firm Puravankara Ltd on Friday (June 26) said its board has approved the sale and transfer of its entire 100% paid-up equity shareholding in Purva Ruby Properties Private Ltd, its wholly owned subsidiary, to Prishal Office Parks III Private Ltd for ₹145 crore. Upon completion of the transaction, Purva Ruby Properties will cease to…
Shreyas Iyer and Gautam Gambhir (Screengrab) Shreyas Iyer is ready to usher in a new era for India’s T20I side after being entrusted with the captaincy for the upcoming series against Ireland. The appointment marks a significant turnaround for the middle-order batter, who missed out on India’s T20 World Cup squad but has now returned…
Dubai announces three landmark projects after Sheikh Hamdan’s approval / Image – file Dubai has announced a new package of landmark development projects that blend artificial intelligence, Emirati heritage and world-class urban design as the emirate accelerates its ambition to become one of the world’s best places to live, work and visit.The projects, approved by…
Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir, second left, celebrates with teammates after the dismissal (File photo) Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has begun a new phase of his career after joining Notts Outlaws for the rest of the T20 Blast 2026 season as a domestic player following the acquisition of British citizenship.Amir recently received a British passport…
Centre has clarified that CBSE students currently studying in Classes VII, VIII and IX who have opted for two foreign languages under the three-language policy will be allowed to continue with the same subject combination till Class X, sources in the Ministry of Education told ANI.The clarification comes weeks after a CBSE circular issued in…
Prabhas has opened up about the emotional burden that followed the phenomenal success of ‘Baahubali.’ Though ‘Baahubali’ made him a star of Pan-India fame, the actor acknowledged that the period after its release was not easy for him. While talking in the documentary ‘Baahubali – The Torchbearer,’ Prabhas said the movie totally transformed the magnitude…
Years from now, most children probably won’t remember the toy they got on a random Tuesday or what they had for dinner on a school night. But they often remember how bedtime felt. The voice that read one more page. The question that made them smile. The hug that came before the lights went out….
Gold refining and jewellery manufacturing company, Rajesh Exports Ltd, on Friday (June 26) said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a search at the company’s premises, which concluded on June 25. The company said its officials fully cooperated with the authority and provided all the details that were sought during the search. “The company would like…
