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In 2007, scientists recovered a blue whale earplug off Santa Barbara; its 24 wax layers archived 12 years of hormones, mercury, and man-made pollutants- In 1963, officials counted just 417 nesting pairs of bald eagles as DDT drove them toward extinction. 44 years later, 9,789 pairs helped secure national symbol delisting
- In 1998, New York listed Keuka Lake as impaired after DDT contamination. 16 years later, fish-tissue data led officials to remove the lake from the impaired waters list
- In 2001, NOAA launched a restoration program after a $64 million Montrose settlement. 24 years later, a rebuilt Palos Verdes reef in California had boosted fish biomass by over 150%Two decades after a $64 million settlement funded coastal recovery, California’s Palos Verdes reef is thriving. Engineers placed 70,000 ton...28 Aug, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
- In 1997, University of Florida spent 10 years developing a mosquito “diet pill.” Today, larvae fed the hormone-treated algae starve within 72 hours, offering an eco-friendly way to fight disease-carrying pestsA University of Florida scientist developed a mosquito "diet pill" using a digestive hormone. This hormone is delivered through algae, whic...26 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- In 2018, number of New York City buses were taken out of service due to fear vampires of insect world, nearly decade later as infestations are growing, how to safeguard wellness of kids, yourselvesFor centuries, the bugs have horrified homeowners and occasionally panicked the public. That happened in New York City in 2018, when at lea...18 Aug, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Rachel Carson: 'Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never...' - American marine biologist's insightful take on on nature, happiness and inner peaceQuote of the day by Rachel Carson: Renowned for her contributions as a marine biologist and conservation advocate, Rachel Carson emphasized...14 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
- In 1970s American bald eagles were saved from brink of extinction, decades later California's internet sensation, social media viral species Jackie dies. Officials announce cause of deathAmerican bald eagles teetered on the brink of extinction until the pesticide DDT was banned in the 1970s and other protections were establi...11 Aug, 2026, 05.11 AM IST
- In 2009, scientists revealed the world's most annoying insect, mosquito, turned out to have a romantic sideMosquitoes engage in a captivating courtship ritual, producing harmonious melodies through the rhythm of their wing beats. This phenomenon ...03 Aug, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
- In 1962, a conservationist moved to a near-barren Bermuda island without electricity or a phone; 47 years later, its first cahow chick in 300 years fledgedA young conservationist moved to Nonsuch Island in 1962 to restore its lost forest. David Wingate planted over 10,000 native seedlings to r...29 Jul, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- In 1934, a New York socialite bought the Pennsylvania mountain where hunters shot hundreds of hawks; the killing stopped almost overnightRosalie Edge established Hawk Mountain Sanctuary after seeing a photograph of dead hawks. This sanctuary holds the world's oldest continuou...27 Jul, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- Understanding Dividend Distribution Tax: A burden on cos, shareholders since 1997India abolished the Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) in its 2020-21 Budget, shifting the tax burden from companies to individual shareholder...12 Dec, 2024, 04.49 PM IST
- Budget 2024: What is Dividend Distribution Tax? Know How it will abolition impact the Indian economy?In 2020-21, India's government abolished the Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT), shifting the tax burden on dividends from companies to shareh...22 Jun, 2024, 10.15 AM IST
- DDT is gone! Big Budget move for stock marketsDDT is a surrogate tax and it obstructs the flow of FDI. Doing away with this tax can give a major push to investment.31 Dec, 2020, 04.39 PM IST
- ITAT gives relief on DDT by local companies on dividends to foreign shareholdersThe Delhi Income Tax Appellate Tribunal said that in the case involving an Indian subsidiary of German company Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, th...15 Oct, 2020, 06.42 AM IST
- DDT: Gain for big payers, pain for ownersMNCs among biggest beneficiaries as they received no credit for DDT paid by their Indian arms, say analysts.02 Feb, 2020, 10.57 AM IST
- Dividend income becomes taxable in receiver's hands, DDT abolishedCurrently, DDT is paid by the companies before paying a dividend to their shareholders. Therefore, it made a dividend received by the share...02 Feb, 2020, 09.43 AM IST
- Budget: Govt abolishes DDT, pegs revenue loss at Rs 25,000 croreThe minister said revenue foregone due to DDT removal will be Rs 25,000 crore.01 Feb, 2020, 02.25 PM IST
- Budget 2016: Dividends above Rs 10 lakh to attract additional 10% taxFor investors receiving dividend in excess of Rs 10 lakh per annum, Budget 2016 proposes tax at the rate of 10% of gross amount of dividend...29 Feb, 2016, 05.58 PM IST
- Foreign cos likely to be allowed to claim deduction on DDTThe govt is contemplating tweaking tax laws to allow foreign companies claim deduction in home countries for the dividend tax paid by the s...10 Feb, 2015, 05.58 PM IST
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