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HIGH INFANT SURVIVAL IN ORANGUTANS
Orangutan repatriation from Odisha complex: Experts cite scientific, legal, and diplomatic hurdles- Orangutans have the longest birth gap among mammals; a 2018 study explains how their 7.6-year wait for another baby, scarce forest fruit and solitary life may actually help them survive
- A 25-year-old Canadian primatologist entered Borneo’s remote wild swamps with her husband in 1971 to study orangutans; after 40 years of research, she found that they give birth just once every 7.7 years and documented 400 types of food in their diet
- Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch was listed for $100 million but sold for only $22 million: All about the 2,700-acre estate he never returned toMichael Jackson's famous Neverland Ranch was sold to billionaire Ron Burkle for $22 million. But the property was listed for $100 million i...10 Sep, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
- Brian Duckworth death reason: West Virginia country music singer, who performed with family band Taylor Made, dies at 56The music world mourns the loss of Brian 'Nashville' Duckworth, who passed away at the age of fifty-six. The cherished country artist was a...10 Sep, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
- In 1865, rabbits were released on a remote New Zealand island as emergency food for shipwreck survivors; they survived for 127 years and developed distinctive traitsIn 1865, rabbits were brought to Enderby Island, evolving distinct traits over the next 127 years. As conservation efforts aimed to restore...10 Sep, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- In 1864, Tasmania imported brown trout for sport. 162 years later, it is building barriers to save a native fish reduced to just 6,000 individualsFor more than a hundred years, introduced brown trout have altered the freshwater ecosystems of Tasmania. In response, conservation teams a...10 Sep, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
- Marital rape: Supreme Court to examine prosecution of husbandsThe Supreme Court is gearing up to review petitions that contest the marital rape exception, reiterating that marriage does not negate a wo...09 Sep, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
- In 1977, Pennsylvania tested an 800-foot road base made with power-plant scrubber sludge; its strength rose from 720 to 1,014 PSI over seven yearsA Pennsylvania road base demonstration in 1977 used FGD scrubber material successfully. This material, combined with lime and ash, endured ...09 Sep, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
- No trees, no completion certificate: NHAI mandates 80% plantation and 90% sapling survival along National HighwaysNational Highways Authority of India mandates 80 percent plantation coverage for project completion. A minimum ninety percent sapling survi...09 Sep, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Lamar Odom: “We are born, we live, and we die. But I did not die that day...” — Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote by the two-time NBA champion on resilience, hope, love, survival, acceptance and mental strength, and how one difficult chapter can change the way we see lifeQuote of the day by Lamar Odom explores a simple but difficult truth about surviving life’s hardest moments. His words connect with anyone ...09 Sep, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
- Tylenol use in pregnancy may be linked with uterus, ovary changes in daughtersA recent study suggests Tylenol use by mothers during pregnancy may affect infant reproductive organ development. Researchers observed smal...09 Sep, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
- Orangutans, found only in Indonesia and Malaysia, spotted nearly 4,000 km away in Odisha jungle. Govt probing how five primates reached IndiaOrangutan found in odisha: Five orangutans were rescued from the Bichitrapur forest area in Odisha’s Balasore district after villagers spot...09 Sep, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
- In 2018, scientists moved wolves to isolated Isle Royale island to rebuild its ecosystem; five years later, their population had grown to at least 27On Isle Royale National Park, wildlife managers achieved a remarkable feat by successfully reintroducing wolves in 2018. Since then, these ...08 Sep, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Elizabeth Taylor: “I’ve been through it all, baby, I’m… – Inspiring lessons on resilience, perseverance, overcoming adversity, survival and why this too shall pass by the American actress known for her powerful performances and deep insights on determination and life’s challengesQuote of the Day by Elizabeth Taylor: Elizabeth Taylor’s quote, “I’ve been through it all, baby, I’m Mother Courage” explores the importanc...08 Sep, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
- In 2014, CONAFOR launched restoration across 1 million hectares of degraded Mexican land. 4 years later, plant survival rates had nearly doubled through community actionMexico’s National Forestry Commission (CONAFOR) launched an ambitious restoration program in 2014 with the goal of beginning to restore 1 m...07 Sep, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
- Newborn dressed as Lord Krishna in hospital video sparks outrage; netizens ask, ‘Does everything need to be a reel?’A hospital video showing a newborn dressed as Lord Krishna and handed to an emotional father has sparked debate online. While the footage h...07 Sep, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
- Florida woman who fatally shot a man in Walmart parking lot will not face charges; here’s whyIn a significant ruling, prosecutors have decided not to charge Melissa Payne for the fatal shooting that occurred in a parking lot. Florid...07 Sep, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
- Psychology explains how deep-rooted shame from childhood, failure, or bullying can unknowingly drive chronic self-criticism, compulsive behaviors, and severe mental health issuesShame is an uncomfortable emotion rooted in the perception of dishonorable actions. It can foster isolation and erode self-worth. Frequentl...04 Sep, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
- Nestle to build infant formula plant in Brazil as part of $393 million investmentNestle will invest two billion reais in its Brazilian nutrition and health division through 2028. This significant investment includes 600 ...03 Sep, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
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