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Introduced to control pests, the Common myna now thrives in urban areas. This opportunistic bird competes aggressively with native species for nesting sites. Its flexible diet includes fruits and grains, posing risks to agriculture. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons When you walk through suburban parks or a busy city square, it is hard to miss the…
AI generated image used for representational purpose NEW DELHI: A consumer commission in Kerala has held Qatar Airways guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practice after the airline denied boarding to a family’s two children, including a 10-month-old breastfeeding infant, during their return flight from Kochi to Italy despite issuing them boarding passes.The…
On a quiet evening in May 1987, Jan Bevington was sitting on a beach in the village of Hillswick, on the north-west mainland of Shetland, when she spotted something being washed helplessly up and down in the surf, a newborn common seal pup, abandoned and struggling to survive on its own. At the time, no…
After Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’, Aditya Dhar in talks to direct grand Lachit Borphukan biopic, reveals Assam CM Fresh off the phenomenal success of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, filmmaker Aditya Dhar could soon be taking on another high-profile project. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has revealed that he has approached the director to helm a biopic…
Decades before billionaires started fleeing, this genius built a 233-foot superyacht and lived on it Decades before the world’s richest people began leaving high-tax states like California and New York for Florida and Texas, one tech mogul quietly found his own way to avoid local taxes, strict building rules, and the need for a permanent…
Jeff Bezos-backed Earth Fund has donated $10.1 million to revamp Watts Towers Arts Center Campus in Los Angeles. The investment was secured through a partnership with the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust (LANLT) and is expected to help transform the campus ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. For those unaware, the Bezos Earth…
AI Image Used For Representational Purpose Only BENGALURU: After nearly 19 years of service at Jain College, a 52-year-old assistant professor was abruptly issued a one-line termination notice, triggering a legal battle that ended in her reinstatement. Usha PS joined the Jain Group of Institutions in 2005 as a lecturer in life sciences at JC…
Alia Bhatt’s mother Soni Razdan, Shabana Azmi and Swara Bhasker rally behind Sonam Wangchuk, urge him to end hunger strike As Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike continues at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, concern over his health has prompted several members of the film fraternity to speak out. Veteran actors Soni Razdan and Shabana Azmi…
The final rites of singer S Janaki were held on Sunday evening at a farmhouse in Kaniyanahundi on the outskirts of Mysuru. The singer’s granddaughter, Apsara Vydyula performed the final rites Mysuru: The final rites of singer S Janaki were held on Sunday evening at a farmhouse in Kaniyanahundi on the outskirts of Mysuru. The…
Egypt’s Nile River dam controls seasonal floods, securing water and power for growth. However, this barrier traps fertile silt, harming downstream agricultural productivity. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons The Nile River shaped life in Egypt for thousands of years. Every year, due to rains in the distant Ethiopian highlands during the summer, there was a tremendous…
