Rare dinosaur skeleton ‘Jodi’ sells for ₹449 crore after fierce bidding war in New York – here’s what makes it so special

A dinosaur skeleton that was expected to sell for around ₹85 crore ended up fetching a whopping ₹449 crore at an auction in New York. The fossil, belonging to Nanotyrannus, a smaller relative of the Tyrannosaurus rex, attracted intense interest from collectors, with six bidders competing to take it home.The skeleton, known as Jodi, was…

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“Best money I’ve spent”: Bengaluru man spends Rs 3 lakh on a used car to protect his new sedan from…

For many people in Bengaluru, the daily office commute is not just about reaching work on time. It also means navigating crowded roads, squeezing through traffic and worrying about scratches or dents caused by other vehicles. One Bengaluru man, however, has found a way to make these everyday drives less stressful. His solution was not…

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Dwarf Reed Snake: Meet Dwarf Reed snakes who ‘cartwheels’ their way out of danger: How the secretive reptile launches, loops and rolls its way to safety

Photo: Encyclopedia Britannica/ X Snakes are slithering venomous creatures famous for their potent bites, and spotting one almost sends chills down a person’s spine.Over the years, these reptiles have developed some unique characteristics that have helped them survive. They have been known to slither, jump, and even glide through the air, but the Dwarf Reed…

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For 14 years, Wing Commander Shikha Chaudhary’s mission was to take care of aircraft in the Indian Air Force; after retirement, she traded aircraft for coffee cups, began her second innings, opened a café and found a new way to serve

For 14 years, Wing Commander (Retd) Shikha Chaudhary’s mission was to take care of aircraft. She worked in an environment where discipline and accountability were non-negotiable. As a technical officer in the Indian Air Force, she was responsible for keeping aircraft mission-ready, managing personnel and coordinating operations. There was no scope for even a small…

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Brisbane River Anacondas: Fact check: Are hundreds of anacondas gathering in Brisbane’s river? Viral video draws AI claims, with no official confirmation

A dramatic video doing the rounds on social media claims to show hundreds of anacondas gathering in the Brisbane River after days of heavy rain across South East Queensland. The aerial footage is described as a “mass breeding event”, and the caption says swimmers and kayakers are being told to stay away. Many netizens say…

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