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Restoring damaged oyster reefs can bring back the small marine animals that depend on them. A study examined restored, living, and dead oyster reefs in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon to track how their macroinvertebrate communities changed after restoration. The researchers collected 20,087 marine invertebrates representing 41 species from 14 families. Over time, the communities on…
The success of ‘Mandaadi’ has turned into a deeply personal celebration for director Mathimaran Pugazhendhi. After seeing the film receive strong support from audiences, the filmmaker shared an emotional moment with his parents. The sight of Mathimaran embracing them, tears in his eyes, has touched many. His parents were visibly moved by the response to…
India is a melting pot of cultures and the statement has held true for as long as the country has existed. From clothes to spices and even festivals, there is nothing the country has not shared with others across the globe. But cultural exchange and appropriation are different. And what has been happening recently with…
Scottish first minister John Swinney, his Welsh counterpart Rhun ap Iorwerth and Northern Ireland’s Michelle O’Neill signed the MoU at a summit in Cardiff. LONDON: Elected representatives of three devolved UK legislatures – Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales – signed a historic pact on Monday, declaring their intent to break free of Westminster’s control.“The political…
India head coach Khalid Jamil had named 26 probables for the three friendlies against five-time world champions Brazil, two-time world champions Uruguay and FIFA World Cup 2026 participants Panama PANAJI: India coach Khalid Jamil has been forced to call for an additional cover in defence after only 16 players reported for training on the first…
Vishwakarma Puja will be celebrated on Thursday, September 17, 2026. This festival honors Lord Vishwakarma, the divine architect and creator in Hindu tradition. The day holds significance for engineers, artisans, and all who rely on tools and machines. Devotees worship tools and equipment, acknowledging their role in earning a livelihood. The puja emphasizes skill, discipline,…
Representative Image of a vibrant wildlife landscape in Gorongosa National Park, showcasing diverse species recovering after the civil war (AI Generated Image) Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique was once one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich protected areas, but the country’s civil war from 1977 to 1992 pushed its animal populations to the brink. A 2019 peer-reviewed…
Benchmark Sensex tanked 778 points while the broader stock index Nifty closed at a five-month low on Tuesday amid surging oil prices, geopolitical tensions and weak trends in global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 777.94 points, or 1.04 per cent, to settle at a three-month low of 74,003.82, dragged by losses in blue-chip banking,…
The RBI said the move would help UPI “continue to scale, innovate and serve consumers.” NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India has backed the introduction of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on large-value UPI transactions, saying the move would help strengthen the long-term sustainability of India’s digital payments ecosystem.The National Payments Corporation of India…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson (Agency Image) Sanju Samson has offered a candid take on the outside noise and his competition with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s omission from India’s playing XI against Afghanistan, insisting that competition between players cannot come at the expense of the team’s larger objective.Samson and Abhishek Sharma opened in India’s first two T20Is…
