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67,800-Year-Old Hand Stencil Found in Indonesia Cave

Mar 03, 2026

Sulawesi Rock Art Pushes Back Timeline of Early Human Symbolism

A prehistoric hand stencil discovered in Liang Metanduno cave on Muna Island in southeastern Sulawesi, Indonesia, has been dated to at least 67,800 years ago, making it the oldest known example of rock art identified to date. The finding significantly expands the chronology of symbolic expression in Southeast Asia and reinforces evidence of advanced cognitive and cultural development among early modern humans in the region.

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Tripura Becomes First State to Launch SIM Under AIM 2.0

Mar 03, 2026

NITI Aayog Expands Innovation Push with State Innovation Mission in Tripura

The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog has operationalised India’s first State Innovation Mission (SIM) in Tripura under AIM 2.0. Anchored within the State Support Mission (SSM), SIM aims to embed entrepreneurship and innovation into the State’s development architecture. The launch in Agartala was attended by Manik Saha and senior Union and NITI Aayog officials.

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New Aquifer-Dwelling Fish “Gitchak nakana” Discovered in Assam

Mar 03, 2026

First Phreatobitic Fish from Northeast India Identified in Scientific Breakthrough

Researchers have identified a new genus and species of subterranean fish, Gitchak nakana, from a dug-out well in western Assam, marking the first aquifer-dwelling (phreatobitic) fish recorded in Northeast India. The discovery, published in Scientific Reports, highlights the global scientific importance of the finding.

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Catherine O’Hara Receives Posthumous SAG Award for “The Studio”

Mar 03, 2026

Standing Ovation Marks Emotional Tribute at SAG-AFTRA Awards

Late Hollywood actor Catherine O'Hara was posthumously honoured with the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her role in The Studio. The award was presented at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, where she received a standing ovation from peers, marking one of the most emotional moments of the evening.

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12th-Century Temple Pillar Fragments Found Near Vena River in Maharashtra

Mar 03, 2026

Hemadpanti-Style Remains Point to Yadava-Era Temple at Hinganghat

Fragments of a 12th-century Mandir-style stone pillar have been identified near the Vena River in Hinganghat town, Wardha district, Maharashtra. Located about 70 km from Nagpur, the discovery is considered significant evidence of the region’s medieval cultural prominence.

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