Mauritius spent more than 40 years removing invasive rats, cats and goats from its offshore islands, helping endangered seabirds return after decades

Mauritius spent more than 40 years removing invasive rats, cats and goats from its offshore islands, helping endangered seabirds return after decades | World News

Off the coast of Mauritius sit a string of small, mostly uninhabited islands that once told a very different story than they do today. For decades, animals brought there by ships, rats, cats, goats and rabbits among them, quietly wiped out native plants and drove seabird colonies to near collapse. Then, starting in the late…

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A step-by-step guide for beginners

A step-by-step guide for beginners

Growing a peach tree of your own can be considered among the most rewarding projects in gardening. Given a proper type of tree, right planting, and maintenance, the plant can give you both fragrant spring blossoms and tasty, juicy fruits in the growing season. Even though peaches are traditionally related to warmer zones, now there…

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Why do cashews cost so much?

Why do cashews cost so much?

From a nutritional perspective, cashews offer plenty of value. They provide healthy unsaturated fats, plant-based protein, fibre and essential minerals such as magnesium, copper, zinc and iron. They also contain antioxidants that support overall health when eaten as part of a balanced diet. While they are calorie-dense, moderate portions can fit comfortably into a healthy…

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CBSE defends three-language policy in Supreme Court, says nearly half of affiliated schools already meet norms

CBSE defends three-language policy in Supreme Court, says nearly half of affiliated schools already meet norms

Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing, CBSE has argued that most affiliated schools are prepared to implement the revised three-language policy, citing widespread availability of Indian-language teachers and existing language offerings. The Board has also clarified that foreign languages remain an option, while NCERT said textbooks and other academic resources are being developed for a…

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Exclusive | 'This moment belongs to my father': Yash Thakur on maiden India call-up, Shreyas Iyer, Morne Morkel and Ricky Ponting | Cricket News

Exclusive | ‘This moment belongs to my father’: Yash Thakur on maiden India call-up, Shreyas Iyer, Morne Morkel and Ricky Ponting | Cricket News

Yash Thakur (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: The Nagpur airport was buzzing with passengers rushing to collect their luggage and catch their connecting flights. Amid the chaos, Yash Thakur‘s phone rang with the call he had been dreaming of all his life – his maiden India call-up.The 27-year-old fast bowler had just landed in Nagpur…

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Turkey's Cappadocia region was home to free-roaming horses, then local cowboys began gathering them for guided photo tours, turning the iconic herds into a tourism attraction that's helping preserve them

Turkey’s Cappadocia region was home to free-roaming horses, then local cowboys began gathering them for guided photo tours, turning the iconic herds into a tourism attraction that’s helping preserve them | World News

Turkey’s Cappadocia region is famous for its fairy chimneys and hot air balloons, but another attraction has quietly become a symbol of the region. Every afternoon, local cowboys gather free-roaming Yılkı horses and lead them through Cappadocia’s valleys for guided photography experiences, drawing visitors from around the world. What began as a way to showcase…

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Meet Anil Menon: Indian-origin Nasa astronaut set to liftoff on first 8-month ISS mission today; here’s what he will do in space

Meet Anil Menon: Indian-origin Nasa astronaut set to liftoff on first 8-month ISS mission today; here’s what he will do in space |

The International Space Station is about to welcome a new crew as Nasa astronaut Anil Menon prepares for his first journey into orbit. The mission is scheduled to lift off today, that is, 14 July 2026, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan aboard the Russian Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft, carrying Menon alongside Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov…

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