August 2, 2026

In 1929, Hawaii introduced Japanese white-eyes to control insects; they became its most abundant land bird and began competing with native birds for food | World News

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A courting pair of Japanese White-eyes (Zosterops japonicus) – Kauai, Hawaii. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. In 1929, Hawaii introduced a small bird from Japan to help control insect pests. The Japanese white-eye, also known as the mejiro, was brought to the islands because officials hoped it would feed on insects harmful to agriculture. Instead, the…

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Change, one joke at a time

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For the first time in my adult life, I have serious FOMO: the ovarian lottery locked me out of India’s most radical generation in years. Still, as an xennial (the age-sensitive term for someone born on the northern side of the 70s), I’m downright breathless from watching how our students met revolt with humour, injustice…

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‘Former minister will be exposed’: Vijay-led Tamil Nadu govt on DMK ‘corruption’ audit report | India News

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Tamil Nadu finance minister N Marie Wilson (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu finance minister N Marie Wilson on Sunday said the state government will table an “audit report on corruption” during the upcoming Budget session, alleging that it will expose irregularities in the collection of “party funds” during the previous MK Stalin-led DMK…

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Trump rejects munitions shortage claims, says US has ‘far more than we need’

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US president Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed reports that the Pentagon is facing critical shortages of air defence interceptors. Insisting the United States has ample military stockpiles, Trump pushed back against growing concerns raised by defence officials and recent media reports over the ongoing conflict with Iran.In a statement to The Wall Street Journal, Trump…

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Mohanlal: Filmmaker Shahi Kabir opens up about narrating story to Mohanlal, says actor’s feedback reshaped the entire script: ‘Can’t you write it in a straightforward manner?’ | Malayalam Movie News

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Filmmaker Shahi Kabir opens up about narrating story to Mohanlal, says actor’s feedback reshaped the entire script: ‘Can’t you write it in a straightforward manner?’ Writer-director Shahi Kabir has confirmed that he is developing a new film with Mohanlal, though the project is still at the scripting stage. During the promotions of Kunchacko Boban‘s upcoming…

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BCB, BCCI working on September window, subject to government nod; Afghanistan T20Is may be postponed | Cricket News

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Bangladesh’s Towhid Hridoy plays a shot during the Asia Cup cricket match between India and Bangladesh (AP Photo) New Delhi: In a development which could bring about a thaw in the relationship between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Indian cricket board (BCCI) after a year’s uncertainty, TOI understands that both boards are working…

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‘Why different rules for different players?’ – Abhishek Sharma’s poor form sparks Sanju Samson debate | Cricket News

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India’s Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Hanuma Vihari has questioned Team India’s decision to continue backing Abhishek Sharma despite his poor run of form in the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe. The former India batter believes the selectors have applied different standards to Abhishek and Sanju Samson, especially after Samson lost his place…

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