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In 2010 researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (EVA), in Leipzig, published the genome of Homo neanderthalensis, a species known in less progressive days as Neanderthal man. This contained stretches of DNA also found in Homo sapiens genomes—specifically, non-African ones. That suggested past interbreeding between the two, but only outside Africa. This is not surprising. Homo sapiens began in Africa but Neanderthals were Eurasian. Any miscegenation would have happened after sapiens left its homeland to embark on its conquest of the world. But the details were unclear.Now, two papers by researchers at EVA and elsewhere have provided…

The ministry of information and broadcasting has issued an advisory to publishers of online curated content (OTT platforms) and social media regarding alleged spread of obscene, pornographic and vulgar content after having received references from members of Parliament, representations from statutory organizations and public grievances.The notification comes on the heels of podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia having been caught in the eye of the storm for his controversial remarks on the stand-up show India’s Got Latent on YouTube.  The advisory pointed to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media, Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, that provide for a Code of Ethics for OTT…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the AI Action Summit in Paris on Tuesday, emphasising the transformative potential of artificial intelligence while highlighting the need for global collaboration in AI governance. His speech underscored India’s vision of responsible AI development and the importance of addressing biases, sustainability and accessibility in AI advancements. Here are ten key takeaways from his address:1. AI’s potential and challengesModi acknowledged that AI has the potential to reshape multiple aspects of human life, from governance to education, but also warned about inherent biases in AI models. He pointed out how AI applications sometimes misinterpret requests due to…

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The Trump administration has launched a review of California’s high-speed rail project, adding to long-standing doubts about whether the venture, plagued by cost overruns and delays, will ever be completed. The Federal Railroad Administration will investigate the project through a compliance and performance review, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced on Thursday. In 2008, the California High-Speed Rail Authority estimated the initiative would cost $33 billion and begin service by 2020, and voters approved $9 billion of bonds for the project. However, only 119 miles of the planned 776-mile railroad has commenced construction so far. Meanwhile, the current cost estimate…

CABO DE LA VELA, Colombia (AP) — Giant wind turbines tower over a cemetery sacred to Zoyla Velasquez and her Indigenous Wayuu community, native to the La Guajira region in northern Colombia. This arid, wind-swept region, dotted with cacti and roaming herds of goats, holds immense potential to position Colombia as a wind and solar energy leader. However, resistance from the Wayuu community has stalled many proposed projects by multinational companies and the government. The Wayuu have concerns about the environmental and cultural impacts and the lack of prior consultation in what’s one of the nation’s poorest regions. Now, these…

Loans have become a popular choice for people who want to get temporary financial assistance to cover their expenses. A multipurpose loan is a flexible loan which enables you to borrow money without providing a specific reason for the same.This flexibility allows you to use the funds as per your convenience which can be for consolidating debt, paying for unexpected expenses, or financing personal pleasures like vacations or buying a luxurious gift.However, before you decide on getting a multipurpose loan, it is important to understand the key features, eligibility as well as the documents required for the application so that…

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stuck in space for nearly eight months, are likely to face a tough task re-adjusting to the atmosphere on Earth. “Gravity is really tough, and that’s what we feel when we get back,” said astronaut Butch Wilmore, who will return to Earth with Sunita Williams, likely on March 19.In an exclusive interview with CNN, Wilmore said that the two astronauts will even “feel the weight of a pencil” when they reach back on Earth.Also Read | Will Sunita Williams return early? Musk to rescue her? Trump sparks confusionThe astronauts said,…

The Indian poultry industry is set to see a decline of about 50 basis points in operating profitability in the next fiscal year, driven by a rise in feed costs, even as strong demand fuels revenue growth of 8-10%, as per a Crisil Rating agency report released on Thursday.Despite this pressure on margins, the report states that poultry companies’ credit profiles are expected to remain stable, supported by modest capital expenditures, limited debt addition, and steady cash flows.An analysis of 30 poultry companies rated by Crisil Ratings, with a collective revenue of around ₹10,000 crore in the last fiscal year,…

“Change is neither good nor bad. It simply is,” declares Donald Draper, the unflappable star of “Mad Men”, a television drama set in 1960s adland. Not all advertising executives share his sangfroid. Today, technology is changing the industry faster than at any time since Mr Draper’s era. The result is a reshaping of Madison Avenue that is leaving some admen choking on their Old Fashioneds. The biggest example of the disruption so far is a deal announced on December 9th, in which Omnicom and Interpublic, the world’s third- and fourth-largest ad-agency holding companies by revenue, propose to combine to become…