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BIRD BANDING HISTORY
Jack Miner banding a duck in Ontario in 1909; news from South Carolina the following year revealed where it had travelledIn 1909, Jack Miner initiated bird banding, creating a vital scientific legacy. His pioneering work with waterfowl became foundational for ...- Quote of the day by Hugh Laurie: 'Every day is the opportunity for a better tomorrow.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on responsibility, failures, small actions, hope, fresh starts, resilience and personal growthQuote of the day by Hugh Laurie, “Every day is the opportunity for a better tomorrow,” offers a message about fresh starts, personal growth...
- For centuries, nobody knew where disappearing birds went; then in 1822, one wounded stork returned to Germany carrying a bizarre clue from AfricaA stork found in Germany in 1822 carried an African arrow through its neck. This discovery provided crucial early evidence for bird migrati...
- In the 1960s, a Paradise Valley landowner acquired 2 mute swans for their beauty; by the late 1970s, they numbered 120, prompting a Yellowstone-led removal effort in 1987In Montana's Paradise Valley, the introduction of non-native mute swans, intended to enhance the scenic beauty, led to an unexpected explos...
- The bird on the Seychelles’ 25-rupee note once had only 12 survivors on one island; after another decline, conservationists helped rebuild it to around 280 across five islandsThe Seychelles magpie-robin was on the brink of extinction, with a mere twelve individuals left. In 1990, a concerted conservation effort k...
- A symphony of spice and sound: Louisiana’s “Year of Outdoors” theme offers local musical treasure trove and culinary experiencesLouisiana offers a soulful experience through its waterways and vibrant music. Travellers can savour memorable dishes and collect small, se...
- The Beatles win big at Grammys more than five decades after their split. How it happened?The Beatles won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance in 2025 for "Now and Then," their first since 1997. The song, originally a 1970 John Len...
- The Beatles unveil their "Final Song" after 45 years in the making; here's when and where to listen to itThe Beatles have released their "final song," "Now And Then," after a 45-year journey. This poignant track features all four Beatles and pa...
- AI Power: The Beatles reunites for their final soundtrackThe Beatles are set to release their "last song" titled Now And Then, which is based on a 1970s demo recording by John Lennon. Sir Paul McC...
- Liam Gallagher announces 'Definitely Maybe' tour: Check the dates, locations and song listLiam Gallagher, former frontman of Oasis, has announced a tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their debut album, 'Definitely Maybe.' ...
- Ex Oasis musician Noel Gallagher says England becoming a difficult place to beGallagher could not help but smile at his view of the dark absurdity of recent history.
- The Oasis guitar that led to break-up of Gallagher brothers up for sale at Paris auction, expected to fetch $540KThe guitar is flagship of the 1990s Britpop movement built around Gallagher brothers.
- Rock legend and guitarist Eddie Van Halen passes away at 65 after long battle with cancerVan Halen is among the top 20 best-selling artists of all time.
- Why 'Padmaavat' connection to history or Malik Muhammad Jayasi’s poem is flimsyBhansali veers from the original poem — and he has every right to do so — but then he should claim everything in his film as his own.
- For Delhiites, Milky Way is a mythical objectGazing at the stars isn’t something you can do anymore as city lights blank out the night sky. But the LED revolution may help reverse ligh...
- People running the show shouldn't write history books: A P J Abdul KalamThe controversy over rewriting of history textbooks notwithstanding, former President A P J Abdul Kalam says fair research is needed in thi...
- Rare birds spotted in MadayipparaThe bird watchers spotted some rare migratory birds in the north Malabar region during a survey recently.
- Colour-banding may help save forest owletsAs many as 25 pairs of the critically endangered forest owlet , which is endemic to India, will be colour-banded to study their distributio...
- ET Review: Motorola Fire and Fire XTCompany that gave us the milestone is back in Android territory with its first Gingerbread-running handsets in the country - Fire & Fire XT.
- Telcos need environment nod for towersCellphone operators will soon have to seek sanction from the Wildlife Division under the Ministry of Environment and Forests before install...
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