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In 1973, Wisconsin teenager Libby Riddles moved to Alaska. 12 years later, she drove into a storm and became the first woman to win the Iditarod sled-dog race- In 1930s, Finland brought back beavers but accidentally introduced the wrong species. The mistake still affects wildlife today
- In 1500s, Spanish explorers introduced pigs into North America. Now areas where they roam free have fewer invasive species
- Quote of the Day by George Orwell: "How men, when given power over other men, start to behave like pigs"— Inspiring quote on power, corruption, authority, inequality and why power can distort human behavior by the English novelist known for Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-FourQuote of the Day by George Orwell: George Orwell’s powerful quote highlights how power can transform human behavior and expose hidden flaws...13 May, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
- Luxury brand LVMH gets caught up in an EVs-vs-booze battleA trade war is brewing between the EU and China over electric vehicles and brandy. China imposed tariffs on European brandy, impacting Fren...26 Nov, 2024, 03.01 PM IST
- The dark side of namesCovid-19 has brought this issue sharply into focus. Donald Trump’s attempts to dub ‘Coronavirus disease 2019” as the ‘China virus’ showed t...05 Jun, 2021, 08.10 AM IST
- Peru: Trees like giants in the Amazon jungle, pink dolphins frolick and shamans make magical brewsThe interaction of water and sediment between these two large rivers is very significant for Pacaya Samiria, which houses a large diversity...24 Dec, 2017, 12.24 AM IST
- From Lima, the city of balconies, to the majestic Machu Picchu, Peru is an endless revelationIt takes 24 hours to fly from Mumbai to Peru. But every hour, believe us, is worth it!05 Sep, 2017, 05.46 PM IST
- Gateway to Machu Picchu, Cusco was the ancient centre of the Inca civilisationIt is no wonder then that wonderchef Gaston Acurio is a popular hero in the country. At his fine-dine restaurant Chicha, there are large gr...13 Nov, 2016, 12.30 AM IST
- Cuzco: Navel of the earthIn the Quechua language, Cuzco means ‘navel of the earth’ , and for the 14th century Incas who thought of it as a sacred city, Cuzco certai...14 Jan, 2010, 07.43 AM IST
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