September 19, 2026

August 2026

In 1978, Richard Branson bought a bare 74-acre Caribbean island for $180,000; it now shelters more than 140 animal species, including breeding lemurs and giant tortoises | World News

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An aerial view of Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, a private island in the Caribbean. Credits – Wikimedia Commons In 1978, Richard Branson, then 28, paid $180,000 for a small, uninhabited island in the British Virgin Islands. Necker Island had no fresh water source, no buildings and barely any vegetation beyond scrub and…

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Aries Nadi Horoscope (31st August 2026): Don’t Let Excitement Make You Overlook a Hidden Cost

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The cosmic influences of today spark a wave of creativity and exploration of personal passions. As Kajari Teej unfolds, many will reflect on their family traditions and relationship aspirations. Aries individuals, in particular, should find the right balance between offering support and setting boundaries for their kids. Strive for excellence in your endeavors, remain mindful…

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Iisc: IISc eco-friendly foam moves from lab to market; TOI story drew industry | India News

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BENGALURU: An eco-friendly bio-based foam developed by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), is moving from the laboratory towards commercialisation, with Absolute Cold LLP working on its use in cold-chain and temperature-controlled packaging.The foam, developed by Prof Suryasarathi Bose and Prof Subodh Kumar, along with the team comprising Sampath Parasuram, Akshay Sunil Salvi,…

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Dipika Kakar decorates house with flowers and lights for Eid-E-Milad; husband Shoaib Ibrahim celebrates Raksha Bandhan with sister Saba

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Television couple, Dipika Kakar and husband Shoaib Ibrahim recently shared glimpses from the festival celebrations. The duo celebrated Eid-E-Milad and Raksha Bandhan with their family members and shared memorable moments in their latest vlogs. Dipika and Shoaib both shared vlogs on their respective YouTube channels where they were seen celebrating the festival and Dipika going…

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Akhilesh extends Rs 1L aid to family of minor rape-murder victim in Gorakhpur | Varanasi News

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Gorakhpur: A delegation of the Samajwadi Party on Sunday visited the family of a 10-year-old girl who was allegedly raped and murdered in Gorakhpur, expressing solidarity with the bereaved family and assuring them of all support.Led by SP district president Brajesh Kumar Gautam and city president Shabbir Qureshi, the delegation met the victim’s family, gathered…

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ENG vs PAK 2nd Test: England thrash Pakistan by 194 runs at Lord’s to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead | Cricket News

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England’s Ollie Robinson, right, celebrates with teammates the dismissal of Pakistan’s Shan Masood. (AP Photo) England completed an emphatic 194-run victory over Pakistan at Lord’s on Sunday, wrapping up the second Test inside four days to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. The result also ended England’s wait for a Test series…

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Germany retain Hockey World Cup crown after Struthoff’s 44th-minute strike sinks Spain | Hockey News

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Michel Struthoff celebrates after scoring a goal. Germany’s men’s hockey team were crowned world champions after beating Spain at Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre, Belgium, on Sunday.They successfully defended their World Cup crown for the second time in history and became only the second team, after Pakistan, to win the title four times. Coached by…

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In the 1970s, just 14 giant tortoises remained on Española; now 3,000 are restoring vegetation and bringing albatrosses back to nesting grounds |

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On Española, one of the smaller islands in the Galápagos, the landscape is being reshaped by animals that spend much of their time moving slowly through it. Giant tortoises push through grasses, knock down vegetation and leave broad paths behind them as they travel. Their effect is easy to miss if viewed as ordinary grazing….

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