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Meet Ni Jingchen: The 12-year-old Beijing student who posted a strange fossil online and helped reveal Asia’s first Jurassic amphibian footprint

In early 2025, 12-year-old Ni Jingchen was out exploring with his parents in Beijing's Mentougou district when he noticed two tiny marks on a slab of exposed rock. Ni already loved fossils and knew enough to realise that the strange impressions were worth a closer look, so he photographed them…

The Times of India · Aug 17

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Reason · Aug 17

Thailand to 'stay neutral' in US-China AI race

Thailand would maintain its neutral position between the United States and China and resist pressure to choose sides in the global race for artificial intelligence (AI), Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 17

US Navy destroyer spent four days without toilets, AC, galley after power failure in South China Sea

A US Navy guided-missile destroyer spent four days without working toilets, galley services, air conditioning and some potable-water facilities after an engineering failure knocked out power aboard the ship in the South China Sea last month, according to a report by CNN.

The Times of India · Aug 17

Senior Russian banker fired after scathing speech on wartime economy

Andrei Klepach of VEB said Russia’s economy was falling behind China, US and ‘in some respects Ukraine’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

India's solar module capacity surges, but upstream manufacturing lags: NITI Aayog

India's solar cell and module manufacturing capacity has grown significantly. However, the nation still imports essential upstream components like polysilicon. China dominates global photovoltaic manufacturing, supplying most of India's imports. India's solar capacity is expanding, requiring greater domestic component production. Expanding from polysilicon to cell manufacturing is critical for future…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Xi Jinping praises brutal Tiananmen crackdown and calls for return to Chinese ‘fighting spirit’

Xi Jinping makes rare mention of Tiananmen Square protests during commemoration of Jiang Zemin's birth centennial

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Anand Mahindra is motivated by 20-year-old sprinter Shravani Sangle, who beat China in a 0.10-second thriller: 'Art of the possible'

Anand Mahindra is motivated by Shravani Sangle's remarkable performance at the Asian U23 Athletics Championships, where she delivered an electrifying finish in the mixed 4x400m relay against China. Sangle also won gold in the women's 4x400m relay and bronze in the 400m hurdles. She credits her success to her coach,…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Did PLA block Indian Army patrols, Owaisi asks NDA govt

Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the government regarding the China border situation. He asked if the PLA blocked army patrols from accessing certain areas. Owaisi also inquired if the PLA destroyed temporary structures in Indian territory. He questioned if the government is hiding border issues from the public. The AIMIM president stressed…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Why Is This Shakti Peeth Outside Modern India?

What if one of the most fascinating Shakti Peeth traditions takes you far beyond the borders of modern India? Near the sacred Mansarovar region, close to Mount Kailash, Hindu tradition identifies a Shakti Peeth known as Manas Shakti Peeth. The story connects this sacred place with Goddess Sati and one…

MyLifeXP · Aug 17