70 million years ago, Earth had 372 days a year. An ancient shell reveals days lasted just 23 hours and 31 minutes

Research into ancient shells has unveiled that Earth experienced a 372-day year around seventy million years ago. During the Cretaceous period, each day was approximately twenty-three hours and thirty-one minutes long. This study also examined the ancient Earth-Moon distance and revealed warmer ocean temperatures, with evidence of photosymbiosis. The mollusc fossil indicates it thrived for…

Warmer Ireland is becoming an unlikely wine country with 42 vineyards

As climate change enhances grape-growing conditions, Irish winemakers foresee a bountiful harvest. Expanding vineyards are drawing considerable attention from international investors. The unique interplay of soil and coastal weather is enabling the production of exquisite wines. To adapt to Ireland’s cooler climate, new grape varieties are being introduced, with a focus on high-quality output to…

Jr NTR discharged from hospital post successful shoulder surgery, begins structured rehabilitation for complete recovery

After a successful arthroscopic shoulder surgery, actor Jr NTR has been discharged from KIMS Hospitals. He will now embark on a carefully planned rehabilitation program supervised by medical professionals to aid his recovery. The hospital reassured that Jr NTR is recovering well. He expressed heartfelt thanks to his fans for their continuous support, with doctors…

India’s trade deficit widens 31.5% to $15bn in July; electronics exports surge 11-fold

In July, India faced a significant expansion in its trade deficit, as imports surged ahead of exports. Over the first four months of the fiscal year, cumulative trade gaps widened considerably. Nevertheless, merchandise exports reached impressive heights in July, with electronics manufacturing emerging as a crucial growth sector. Additionally, the rise in mobile phone production…

Alard University orientation 2026: Experts share career lessons with new students

Alard University, Pune, welcomed new students at its ‘Deeksharambh 2026’ orientation programme, where speakers urged them to look beyond degrees and build careers around passion, skills and perseverance. IT expert Dr Deepak Shikarpur emphasised that “Passion plus Profession equals Excellence,” citing Shankar Mahadevan, Lata Mangeshkar and Sachin Tendulkar. Other speakers highlighted continuous learning in AI…