Scientists believe early Earth was not green, it may have been purple: Know how scientists believe it’s possible |

Source: NASA Astrobiology Beginning two billion years of Earth’s history, the amount of oxygen was not sufficient, but rich in carbon dioxide and methane. The early forms have been able to generate metabolic energy from sunlight using the ‘purple’ pigment, predating the evolution of chlorophyll and photosynthesis. The pigment called retinal, if evolved, could absorb […]

This 12,000-year-old site in Turkey is forcing archaeologists to rethink early humans | World News

This 12,000-year-old site in Turkey is forcing archaeologists to rethink early humans (AI-generated) According to World Atlas, Göbekli Tepe sits on a low limestone ridge in southeastern Turkey, not far from the Syrian border, and continues to unsettle long-held ideas about early human societies. The site was first identified in the 1960s, but its significance […]

Early American settlers may have come from Japan: Study | World News

Archaeologists have spent decades debating how and when people first entered the Americas. The outlines are familiar, but the details keep shifting. A growing body of evidence now suggests that the earliest populations arrived earlier than once believed and brought with them a shared way of making stone tools. This emerging picture is based not […]

Greenland is not green! How early settlers thrived on ice and what its melting means for the world | World News

Greenland, the largest island in the world, is commonly mistaken for its deceptive title. Greenland boasts an area in excess of 836,000 square miles, and to its credit, 80% of the island is covered in ice. Greenland’s climate is so harsh that the ice in certain areas can be approximately two miles thick. According to […]

UAE schools to end classes early on Fridays following new prayer timing | World News

From January 9, UAE schools will end classes early on Fridays to align with 12.45pm prayer/Representative Image From January 9, schools across the UAE will shorten Fridays, allowing students from kindergarten to grade 12 to leave earlier. The change aligns with the updated 12.45pm Friday prayer time and gives families more time for religious observance, […]

Book Haj Pilgrimage Early Through Authorized Operators: Kiren Rijiju | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, 13 December (Udaipur Kiran) – Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju has urged pilgrims planning to undertake the Haj pilgrimage through private operators to complete their bookings early. He emphasized choosing only authorised Haj Group Organisers (HGOs) and Private Tour Operators (PTOs) for a smooth travel experience. The minister highlighted that booking […]

UAE pledges $550 million in major early commitment to UN’s 2026 humanitarian appeal | World News

The UAE pledged $550 million to the UN’s 2026 humanitarian plan aiding 135 million people/Image: WAM The United Arab Emirates has stepped forward with one of the largest early commitments to the UN’s 2026 humanitarian appeal, offering $550 million to help protect millions of people living through conflict, hunger and displacement. The pledge signals the […]

Sensex, Nifty Hit Fresh Record Highs in Early Trade | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi, December 1 (Udaipur Kiran): The domestic stock market opened on a strong note on Monday, with both the Sensex and the Nifty touching fresh all-time highs in early trade. Supported by buying interest, the benchmark indices surged within the first half hour of trading. However, profit booking later led to a slight pullback […]

Markets Recover Strongly After Early Slide | Udaipur Kiran

Mumbai, 19 November (Udaipur Kiran) — Indian equity markets closed higher on Tuesday after a volatile start, supported by strong global cues and robust buying in IT stocks. Both Sensex and Nifty rebounded smartly after opening flat and slipping into the red early in the session. By the close, the Sensex gained 0.61% while the […]

UAE: Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week 2025 kicks off with over 300 family activities | World News

Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week 2025 features over 300 activities, workshops, sports, and health events/Image: WAM Abu Dhabi is once again set to shine a spotlight on its youngest residents as the Emirate prepares to host its annual Early Childhood Week. This week-long celebration brings together families, communities, and institutions to champion the development, wellbeing, […]