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Bengaluru team completes double Catalina channel crossing, congratulated by Indian Consul General in LAAn Indian swimming team achieved a historic double crossing of the Catalina Channel. The SwimLife Orcas team completed this demanding open-...- Portuguese forts, paved pathways, golden beaches: Anand Mahindra feels this coastal town in Gujarat is like a movie scriptDaman is stepping into the spotlight as a captivating heritage tourism spot, shedding its previous reputation. Billionaire industrialist An...
- No spotlight, no distractions: Dhurandhar star R Madhavan’s son Vedaant set to participate in Asian Games, reveals his mindset ahead of biggest swimming challengeVedaant Madhavan is preparing to represent India at the 2026 Asian Games. He has trained in Dubai for five years, seeking professional swim...
- Jackie Shroff’s 44,000-sq-ft Pune farmhouse has 700 plants, man-made lake with fish and ducks, farm animals, amphitheatre, swimming pool, jacuzzi, rustic kitchen and a ‘Titanic Spot’ viewing platform overlooking the countrysideJackie Shroff farmhouse tour: The actor's expansive Pune farmhouse showcases his deep love for nature. The property features hundreds of pl...
- In 2023, Connecticut removed Strong Pond Dam after 20 years of planning. 3 years later, 10 upstream miles are open to fish, reconnecting 20 miles of habitat for wildlifeThe removal of Strong Pond Dam in Wilton, Connecticut, marks a significant achievement in river restoration. This initiative has revitalize...
- This 10,000-acre Texas wetland was cut off from sea and turned into a dust bowl. 70 years later, many native flora and fauna are being restored by conservationistsBahia Grande, a South Texas wetland, was transformed into a dust bowl after a 1936 ship channel project. Conservationists reopened a channe...
- Jennifer Aniston’s tree lighting trick is the garden upgrade everyone will want this season. Here’s how to recreate itJennifer Aniston's Bel Air garden uses simple lighting to create a resort-like atmosphere. Trees are wrapped in warm white lights, tracing ...
- Mammootty and Dulquer Salmaan’s Kochi and Chennai homes reveal their superstar lifestyle: Lavish lakeside bungalow, private theatre with 2,000 DVDs and ‘369 Garage’ of luxury carsMammootty and Dulquer Salmaan's homes in Kochi and Chennai offer a glimpse into the family’s taste, interests and private lifestyle. From a...
- England’s hidden 7,500-acre wilderness could become the ‘Yellowstone of Britain’ — a £8.5 million rewilding project aims to bring back rare wildlife over the next 20 yearsEmblehope Moor in Northumberland is undergoing a significant nature restoration over twenty years. This ambitious project aims to rewet pea...
- Mary Kathleen’s uranium town still had 212 homes when its mine closed in 1982; the company settlement was dismantled and auctioned off in 1983Mary Kathleen was once a thriving community centered around a uranium mine in Queensland, complete with schools, a cinema, and numerous hom...
- In 2017, Jordan sank a 100-foot C-130 Hercules cargo plane off Aqaba; marine life has been colonizing it ever sinceA retired Jordanian C-130 Hercules plane was intentionally sunk offshore Aqaba. This created an artificial reef to foster marine life and c...
- In 2022, Alaska began replacing a fish-blocking culvert with a 100-foot bridge at Little Tonsina River with a $1.3 million budget. 1 year later, 70.4 miles of salmon habitat were reopened to fish safelyA flood-damaged culvert along Alaska’s Little Tonsina River long prevented salmon from swimming upstream. In July 2022, crews began replaci...
- California Governor Gavin Newsom lists his $7.5 million Sacramento-area mansion: Inside the 8.2-acre Fair Oaks estate with 7 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, tennis court and 5,000-bottle wine cellarCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has listed his sprawling 8.2-acre Fair Oaks mansion for $7.5 million, months before his second term ends i...
- In 1993, Miami lowered a retired Boeing 727 called Spirit of Miami into the sea; a storm split it apart a year later, and coral, oysters, and fish moved inThe Spirit of Miami, a retired Boeing 727, now lies submerged beneath the waves, purposefully sunk to provide an ecological haven. The deva...
- 415 million years ago, giant scorpions the size of a Golden Retreiver prowled Britain — and its story is now rewriting prehistoric historyScientists identified Praearcturus gigas as the largest known scorpion, measuring one meter long. This ancient predator lived approximately...
- Maryland spent $12 million on a fish lift in 1991 to move American shad past Conowingo Dam; decades later, annual runs remained far below the 2 million-fish targetMaryland invested $12 million in a fish lift to help migrating shad overcome the Conowingo Dam. This technological solution proved ineffect...
- In 2009, Jacksonville sank the former Coast Guard tender Spike in 100 feet of water; one year later, a REEF diver counted 16 fish species, up from just 6An ex-Coast Guard ship now stands as an artificial reef, drawing the attention of vibrant marine life. At first, the submerged metal hull w...
- Buying a house in a big gated society? Check these 4 key things before your dream home turns into a nightmareIndia’s cities cannot accommodate their rapidly growing urban populations without greater density. The trend towards large residential proj...
- In 2001, USDA researchers released salvinia weevils in Texas and Louisiana; by 2003, weed cover had fallen near release sites while untreated controls stayed chokedA tiny weevil has proven to be a powerful ally in the battle against giant salvinia, an invasive aquatic weed. Tested in Texas and Louisian...
- This country lets people walk, camp, swim, boat and pick berries on private land: Here’s how its unusual ‘Every Person’s Right’ worksFinland has an unusual approach to private land, allowing people to walk through forests, camp temporarily, swim, boat and pick wild berrie...
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