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In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively gone- Pet pythons escaped into Florida in the 1970s, spread for decades through the Everglades, then a hurricane carried them south, and now the Key Largo woodrat may disappear
- Friday work quote of the Day by Napoleon Bonaparte: "The reason most people fail instead of succeed is they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment"
- Burmese proverb of the day: ‘The tongue may be silent, but the teeth know what they’ve eaten’ - meaning, significance and a lesson on honesty and accountabilityA traditional Burmese saying reveals that silence cannot hide actions. The proverb 'The tongue may be silent, but the teeth know what they’...19 Jun, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
- Burmese pythons in Florida are changing Everglades in a surprising way: Study reveals giant snakes are spreading seedsBurmese pythons in Florida's Everglades are now understood to be indirectly spreading plant seeds by consuming birds and mammals that eat f...18 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- Burmese proverb of the day: ‘Only with a new ruler do you realize how good the old one was’ - a lesson on perspective and appreciationA Burmese proverb, 'Only with a new ruler do you realize how good the old one was,' highlights a common human tendency to undervalue presen...18 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
- Burmese proverb of the day: ‘Even if there be no one to depend upon, one should not depend upon a fool: a fool, indeed, like an…’ - a lesson on trust and wise decision-makingBurmese proverb of the day warns against relying on fools. It states that an incapable person can cause destruction, much like an enemy wit...14 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
- Burmese proverb of the day: ‘A tiger that relocates to a different forest is a tiger that…’ - a lesson on decision-making and knowing your placeA Burmese proverb warns that a tiger relocating to a new forest courts death, illustrating the risks of abandoning a secure environment wit...13 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
- Burmese proverb of the day: ‘A dog's crooked tail straightened with a bamboo rod’ - a lesson on solving problems wiselyA Burmese proverb, 'A dog's crooked tail straightened with a bamboo rod,' offers a timeless lesson. It suggests that quick fixes only creat...12 Jun, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
- Burmese proverb of the day: ‘Having a good wife is better than having a golden umbrella’ - a lesson on relationships and the value of a supportive partnerA Burmese proverb, 'Having a good wife is better than having a golden umbrella,' highlights the profound value of a supportive life partner...11 Jun, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
- Myanmar releases foreigners including Australian economist Sean Turnell from prisonMyanmar Now, an independent news outlet, cited the military council as saying the pardons were granted because it was Myanmar National Day....17 Nov, 2022, 09.03 AM IST
- US declares Myanmar military oppression of Rohingya 'genocide'"I have determined that members of the Burmese military committed genocide and crimes against humanity against Rohingya," Blinken said.21 Mar, 2022, 07.45 PM IST
- 'Alarmed' US urges Myanmar's military to release detained leaders, threatens actionMyanmar's leader Suu Kyi and other senior figures from the ruling party have been detained in an early morning raid, the spokesman for the ...01 Feb, 2021, 09.52 AM IST
- Coming soon! The taste of Goa to MumbaiTravel website Trekurious.com is bringing some of the finest restaurants from the state to Mumbai as part of a pop-up series.04 Jun, 2015, 09.08 AM IST
- Holding khao sway over the veg palateBurma Burma also hosts a Tea Room, which, with its range of unusual brews, merits another visit.22 May, 2014, 12.20 PM IST
- Chinese activities in Indian Ocean new threat: BookChina's growing military influence in the Indian Ocean could be the next flashpoint in rivalry between the two Asian giants.08 Oct, 2012, 05.55 PM IST
- Australia hikes annual refugee quota to 20,000 from 13,750The hike in annual refugee quota is in line with one of the key points of an expert panel's report on asylum seeker policy submitted to the...23 Aug, 2012, 02.49 PM IST
- Suu Kyi has support in Burmese Army: ReportInfantrymen from two Burmese Army divisions confirmed reports that several hundred soldiers travelled to Rangoon on Saturday to witness rel...18 Nov, 2010, 02.32 PM IST
- Obama welcomes release of 'hero' Aung San Suu KyiUS President Barack Obama welcomed the release of Aung San Suu Kyi on Saturday, calling her "a hero of mine" and saying it was time for the...13 Nov, 2010, 07.31 PM IST
- West takes back seat, Asian countries lead in aiding MyanmarAsian countries led by India and China have emerged as the conduit for channelling massive volumes of humanitarian and medical aid to victi...21 May, 2008, 08.16 PM IST
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