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Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...
Godrej Properties highest bidder for 5-acre land parcel in Noida with bid value of Rs 332 crGodrej Properties has made a significant move by acquiring a prime 5-acre land parcel in Noida's Sector 151 for Rs 332 crore, securing the ...
No forced language switch mid-session: CBSE eases three-language policy for current batchesThe CBSE has reversed its mid-session language policy shift, offering a one-time relaxation for students in Classes VII, VIII, and IX. Thos...
Against all odds, one of nature’s most colorful little survivors just made an incredible returnA vibrant blue gecko, once threatened by the pet trade and habitat loss, is making a remarkable comeback in Tanzania. Conservation efforts,...
Ayodhya donation theft: UP Police probe assets of 22-year-old accused earning Rs 15,000 a monthA 22-year-old earning ₹15,000 monthly is under UP Police scrutiny for allegedly acquiring a ₹65-lakh house, a new farmhouse, a ₹1-lakh moto...
Greece has placed a bounty on the head of the world's most toxic pufferfish, paying fishermen €5.33 per kilo to hunt the invasive predatorGreece is incentivizing fishermen with a generous bounty to hunt the dangerous silver-cheeked toadfish, an invasive species from the Indian...
CBSE issues three-language policy guidelines; big update for class 10 studentsThe CBSE has clarified its three-language policy, assuring current Class X students that they are unaffected. Students in Classes VII, VIII...
CM Mohan Yadav 'mastermind' behind Madhya Pradesh land scam: CongressThe Congress has accused Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of orchestrating a significant land scam for personal enrichment. Party ...
Of service to the State: Bengal should prioritise high-skill services, sidestep constraints that make manufacturing difficultWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes job creation, but the path through manufacturing faces significant hurdles like fragmented land and in...
BJP rakes up Waqf land row, alleges 'appeasement politics' threatening farmers' livelihoodSenior BJP leader R Ashoka has accused the Karnataka government of appeasement politics, alleging that Waqf references are being entered in...
In 1985, the first invasive lionfish was spotted off Florida after aquarium releases; within decades, it had spread across much of the Caribbean and US Atlantic coast, devastating reef fish that had no natural defense against itA single lionfish spotted in Florida in 1985 has spiraled into one of the most alarming marine invasions. These venomous, fast-reproducing ...
Small-space gardening: 7 indoor plants that grow beautifully in tiny homesTransforming small apartments into lush green spaces is achievable with the right plant choices. Discover compact, low-maintenance varietie...
Where is Gracie? A 14-foot giraffe disappeared in Texas. How do you lose an animal that big?A giraffe named Gracie has gone missing after escaping from Cedar Hollow Ranch in Texas Hill Country. The animal, about three years old, re...
Who is Jonas Lauwiner? The self-proclaimed ‘King of Switzerland’ who claimed 110,000 sq metres of land for freeSwitzerland, a republic, now has a self-proclaimed king, Jonas Lauwiner, who has acquired over 110,000 sq metres of land without payment. H...
Meet Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma: The 94-year-old Andhra woman who gave up US citizenship to 'die as an Indian'A 94-year-old Andhra Pradesh woman, Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma, has renounced her US citizenship to reclaim her Indian nationality. Her hea...
In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neitherAn invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's ...
From Brazil to Southeast Asia: 5 exotic plants that make your home look luxuriousElevate your home's aesthetic without breaking the bank! Discover seven stunning plants from around the globe that bring an air of luxury t...
Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source saysMiami Heat has secured NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster trade. The two-time MVP, a 10-time All...
Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: StudyDelhi's Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a vital green lung, retaining nearly three million litres of rainwater annually and significantly red...
Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...