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Changes in gut bacteria helped human ancestors to survive in new geographi
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 19 (ANI): A new study has suggested that adaptive changes in the microbes inhabiting the human gut (gut microbiome) might be one of the factors responsible for human evolution, allowing our ancestors to survive in new geographic areas and spread around the world.
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Owaisi's ancestors were 'looters' who built Red Fort, says Giriraj Singh
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Meerut (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Feb 16 (ANI): Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday came out with another controversial statement claiming that the forefathers of AIMIM leader and Telangana MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi were "looters" who built the Red Fort.
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Devotees throng Rameswaram to celebrate Thai Ammavasai
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) [India], Jan 24 (ANI): Scores of devotees here on Friday performed various religious rituals dedicated to their ancestors on the occasion of Thai Ammavasai.
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UP: Congress leader visits graveyard to seek citizenship proof from his an
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 24 (ANI): In protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act, Congress leader Haseeb Ahmad visited a graveyard in Prayagraj and prayed to his ancestors buried there to provide proof of his citizenship.
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Amid CAA row, NCP leader says Hindus may not be able to tell where their g
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Thane (Maharashtra) [India], Jan 20 (ANI): In remarks that could stir controversy, NCP leader Jitendra Awhad on Monday alleged that ancestors of people sitting at the throne in Delhi "were appeasing" Britishers at a time his father was embracing death sentence for the sake of the country.
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Russian women offered 'pind daan' in Bihar's Gaya
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Gaya (Bihar) [India], Sept 27 (ANI): Six Russian women have offered 'pinda daan', at Bihar's Gaya city for the salvation of their ancestors' soul.
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Kanpur: Dozens of women perform 'Pind Daan' under 'Beti Bachao Abhiyan'
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Sept 22 (ANI): Breaking the stereotype, dozens of daughters performed 'Tarpan' (a ritual to offer water and prayers to their ancestors' soul) at Sharsaiya Ghata for the salvation of their ancestors during the Shraddh month.
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Study finds early humans breastfed their infants for longer duration
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 7 (ANI): As researchers studied the fossilised teeth of a few ancient humans, they found that those ancestors breastfed their newborns for longer periods than their contemporary relatives.
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Darkest day for me and my ancestors, all powers taken away: Sajad Lone
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 5 (ANI): Peoples Conference president Sajad Lone on Monday termed the abolishment of Article 370 as the "darkest day" for him and his ancestors while stating that the formation of a Union Territory will amount to stripping of powers.
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Kate Winslet is happy to have descended from poor ancestors!
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 17 (ANI): Actor Kate Winslet was both heartbroken and relieved when she learned of her poor ancestors. The actor delved into her past and discovered that there is nothing posh about her background.
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Breastfeeding practice by earliest ancestors explained
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 16 (ANI): While the present-day doctors and pediatricians promote the idea of breastfeeding a newborn for better health benefits, recent findings suggest that it was a prevalent practice during ancient times.
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Scientists recreate 5,000-year-old beer
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], May 24 (ANI): Wondering what type of beer your ancestors enjoyed? Israeli scientists might just have an answer for you.
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