K Saradamoni Leaves Behind Pioneering Work in Women s and Dalit Studies thewire.in - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thewire.in Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Meet Bharitalasuchus tapani, a carnivorous reptile that lived 240 million years ago
Updated:
Updated:
June 12, 2021 20:26 IST
The Indian fossil specimen was not studied earlier because it was not as complete as the specimens found in other countries
Share Article
AAA
Reconstructed fossil: Bharitalasuchus tapani were approximately the size of an adult male lion and might have been the largest predators in their ecosystems.
The Indian fossil specimen was not studied earlier because it was not as complete as the specimens found in other countries
In the mid 20th century, researchers from the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, carried out extensive studies on rocks of the Yerrapalli Formation in what is now Telangana, uncovering several fossils. By studying some of these specimens stored at the Institute, an international team has now thrown light on a carnivorous reptile that lived 240 million years ago.
Ashoka invites applications for VISP
Ashoka University invites current undergraduate students from across India to experience the university’s academic offerings through the Visiting Indian Student Programme (VISP). The six-week long online programme will commence on July 5 and conclude on August 13. Deadline for enrollment is June 5. Classes will be held Monday to Friday with over 48 contact hours and in-depth interaction with faculty and teaching fellows. All courses and materials will be offered via secure online platform with full technology support. In addition, numerous professional, cultural and social interaction will be offered through the ‘
eSCAPe’ platform of events online for the summer undergraduate cohort. Students can gain credits for the courses they take. To apply, visit: https://apply.ashoka.edu.in/SocialLogin.aspx#
India's leading educational institutions such as multiple IITs, IIIT, IISERs, TIFR, ISI and Calcutta University are tying up with IBM for quantum computing education and research. IBM will provide access to quantum computers and assist in teaching courses.