Not just humans, apes can imagine, pretend and mentally track things that aren’t real, study finds |

For decades, imagination was treated as a uniquely human trait, the mental ability to picture objects, events, or scenarios that do not physically exist. From storytelling and pretend play to abstract planning, this capacity was seen as a defining line separating humans from other animals. A new scientific study is now challenging that long-held belief…

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‘A little bit of time’: Ravi Shastri advises Abhishek Sharma amid poor run of form in T20 World Cup | Cricket News

India’s Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) NEW DELHI: Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri has backed Indian opener Abhishek Sharma to bounce back from his poor run of form in the T20 World Cup, saying the young batter just needs to be patient. Abhishek suffered another setback in India’s big match against Pakistan in Colombo, getting…

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Blueprint to block BJP? Why an MNS-Shinde Sena pact could echo in BMC battle | Political Pulse News

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena’s (MNS) decision to back the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has created unease between the MNS and the Shiv Sena (UBT) that contested the recent Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls. The KMDC is a politically sensitive civic body where Deputy Chief Minister Shinde has a strong…

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‘From lab to plate’: CSIR–NIIST to transfer ‘designer rice’ to industry to tackle nutrition, lifestyle challenges |

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Polished white rice may soon get a healthy makeover, as CSIR–NIIST’s designer rice aims to transform a household staple into a protein- and micronutrient-rich food while reducing its glycaemic impact.The CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR–NIIST) is set to hold a technology transfer ceremony, “CSIR–NIIST Tech Connect: From Lab to Market,” on…

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Food, faith, and fight: Afghanistan’s pressure playbook at the T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Afghanistan’s team celebrate a wicket during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between Afghanistan and UAE at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. (PTI) TimesofIndia.com in New Delhi: After the heartbreaking defeat against South Africa, the Afghanistan team converged in the manager’s room for dinner. The team sat down, just hours after…

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Miffed with Rahul ‘snub’, Tharoor ups the ante, skips key AICC meet on Kerala polls | Political Pulse News

Earlier this month, the photographs of Shashi Tharoor exchanging notes and engaging in deep conversations with his Congress colleagues of Kerala on the sidelines of the party’s two-day brainstorming session in Wayanad had sent a signal that the differences between the four-time Thiruvananthapuram MP and the party leadership might have been finally resolved. But it…

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‘No panic vs Pakistan’: Ishan Kishan’s bold statement after India’s T20 World Cup demolition in Colombo | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan credited the fans and his teammates after delivering a match-winning performance against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup on Sunday, saying the Player-of-the-Match honour was not his alone.Kishan said he approached the high-voltage clash with a calm mindset, treating it like any other fixture. He focused on watching the…

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76% in 15th LS to 87% now: How MPs have attended the House as its marking goes digital | Political Pulse News

Beginning with the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament, the members of the Lok Sabha will be required to mark their attendance on digital consoles installed at their designated seats in the Lower House. The existing system allowed the MPs to mark their attendance both digitally and in a physical register outside the Lok Sabha chamber….

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