August 1, 2026

Most scuba divers believed they rarely touched reefs; underwater observers found more than 40% of contacts caused visible damage

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A researcher following scuba divers for this project Most scuba divers believe they rarely touch fragile seabed ecosystems, yet underwater observers tracking hundreds of tourists found that more than 40 per cent of their physical contacts caused visible damage to living coral structures.Research published in The Conversation by marine scientists and dive professionals revealed that…

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A Pune study on oral therapy for diabetic retinopathy was presented at the global ophthalmology conference in the USA

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Pune study on oral therapy for diabetic retinopathy presented at global ARVO 2026 conference in the US PUNE: A Pune-based study on an Ayurveda-inspired oral therapy that may reduce the need for repeated eye injections in patients with diabetic retinopathy was presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2026, one of…

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Adil Hussain reveals his nieces are stranded and their homes in Sivasagar are submerged due to Assam floods: ‘I feel terribly frustrated, angry, sad and depressed’ |

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Actor Adil Hussain expressed anger and frustration over Assam’s recurring floods, revealing his nieces are stranded in Sivasagar with flooded homes. He criticized decades of unplanned development and government inaction, questioning why no expert committee has tackled the crisis despite India’s scientific advancements. Hussain is amplifying relief efforts through social media. Acclaimed actor Adil Hussain,…

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10 baby names inspired by rivers from around the world and their beautiful meanings

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Rivers have long symbolised life, renewal, strength and continuity across cultures. Many of the world’s most famous rivers have also inspired timeless baby names that carry deep historical, spiritual and cultural significance. From India’s sacred rivers to iconic waterways in Europe and Africa, these names are meaningful, elegant and connected to nature. Here are 10…

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Assam floods: Visuals show submerged villages, lakhs affected as death toll rises to 68 | Guwahati News

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GUWAHATI: Videos showing the impact of Assam’s devastating floods are continuing to emerge as the state battles the aftermath of the deluge, with 5.24 lakh people across 763 villages still affected.Although the flood situation has started improving and waters are receding in several areas, the death toll has climbed to 68 after two more people…

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The Great Pyramid was not built by slaves. Instead, it was built by paid workers who drank beer, ate meat, received medical care and were buried with honour | World News

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Image Credit: By Morhaf Kamal Aljanee For decades, pop-culture like Hollywood blockbusters and classical history books, has painted a harsh picture of the Great Pyramid’s construction. We often imagine thousands of slaves, oppressed by cruel supervisors, pulling massive stones in the cruel heat to build eternal monuments for their kings. However, modern archaeology has challenged…

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Einstein’s equation that changed how we see the universe

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The language of modern physics is math, which makes its appreciation difficult outside the club of physicists and mathematicians. People are not interested and sometimes intimidated in reading physics written in mathematical formulae, which makes no sense to them. However, one formula of physics has captured public imagination more than anything else, i.e., E =…

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Poachers killed their mothers and left six young rhinos orphaned; after up to five years of rehabilitation, every one has now given birth in the wild

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Rescued rhinos defy the odds, give birth after returning to the wild Six rhinos left for dead by poachers in South Africa when they were just young calves have all given birth naturally in the wild, marking a big win for wildlife recovery efforts in KwaZulu-Natal.Poachers killed their mothers around 2017, leaving the young rhinos…

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‘Police showed respect for accused Sena corporator’: Bombay HC on probe into doctors’ assault case | India News

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Accused Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre NEW DELHI: The Bombay high court on Monday remarked that the local police had shown “favourable treatment” to Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, who is accused of assaulting doctors at a hospital, and directed the deputy commissioner of police (DCP) of the concerned zone to investigate the alleged assault…

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