September 24, 2026

August 2026

In 1987, a British naturalist became the first professional warden of a remote Seychelles island; a year later 29 endangered warblers were moved there and established a new population

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In 1987, a British naturalist became the first professional warden of a remote Seychelles island In 1987, British naturalist Ian Bullock arrived on remote Aride Island in the Seychelles to become its first professional warden. Just one year later, the groundwork he established helped make possible an important conservation project: 29 endangered Seychelles warblers were…

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₹1 lakh crore push for ideas, innovation and research

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address today, August 15, 2026 put India’s youth at the centre of the country’s development story, urging them to pursue ambitious ideas and innovation without worrying about a lack of resources.His message came as the government highlighted efforts to expand opportunities in research, technology, and entrepreneurship while…

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‘Cocktail 2’ OTT release sparks debate and garners mixed reviews; netizens call Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna starrer a ‘rage bait’

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Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna’s Cocktail 2 has now released on digital platforms and that is giving the film a fresh round of attention nearly two months after its theatrical release. Directed by Homi Adajania, the spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit opened to mixed reactions in cinemas but has once again become…

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The Texas seventh-grader who found a way to make algae produce 77% more oil in five days

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Arya Hirsave (Image: Lisa Fryklund Photography/ Society for ScienceBeyond the Project) A science lesson about biomass sparked an experiment that could offer a fresh way to think about renewable fuel. Arya Hirsave, a seventh-grader from Canyon Vista Middle School in Austin, Texas, wanted to understand whether microscopic algae could be made more productive as a…

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Success in education is strongly indicated

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You begin the day with a quiet sense of strength. Not noisy confidence, not drama, just the kind that helps you carry responsibilities without grumbling. The Moon supports steady thinking, and Venus keeps your mood pleasant.A family gathering or social invite to social gatherings can keep you entertained. You could be out buying sweets and…

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In 2023, Chris Pratt listed his Pacific Palisades mansion for $32 million; three years and four failed attempts later, it is back for $19.99 million

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Chris Pratt and his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, have returned their troubled Los Angeles mansion to the market for $19.99 million Actor Chris Pratt and author Katherine Schwarzenegger have put their custom-built Pacific Palisades estate back on the market for $19.99 million (£15.7 million), marking their fifth attempt to sell the luxury home in three years….

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Army dog Tsyon that helped forces track 3 terrorists in J&K, shot in leg by ultras during op gets President I-Day honour

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Tyson is the only animal hero among the 89 personnel chosen for MiD, which is an official military commendation. NEW DELHI: New Delhi: Indian Army’s assault dog Tyson, who is attached to 2 Para Special Forces, has been honoured during the Independence Day 2026 celebrations for showing “bravery and extraordinary courage” during a counter-insurgency operation…

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