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Kazakhstan’s Caspian tiger was declared extinct due to hunting by the military and prey reduction, now the country has released its first tiger in the wild after 70 years

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Kazakhstan has released adult Amur tigers into the wild after a 70-year absence. This reintroduction follows extensive habitat preparation and prey population restoration efforts. Scientists confirmed the genetic similarity between extinct Turanian and current Amur tiger populations. The country has implemented a comprehensive conflict-prevention system for human-tiger coexistence. This significant conservation initiative aims to re-establish … Read more

Food for thought: Is Delhi’s midday meal nutritious enough? | Delhi News

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A dead lizard in a Delhi school lunch has renewed scrutiny of the midday meal program. A contamination scare has brought fresh scrutiny to Delhi’s school lunch programme,from hygiene and serving size to eggs, vegetables and budget constraints.NEW DELHI: Recently, a dead lizard was found in the midday meal served to students at a govt … Read more

August 2026 Fast and Festival Calendar: When is Raksha Bandhan, Onam, Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami? check other festivals list

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The month of August is starting with monsoon and the sacred month of Shravana that makes this month more special. Shravana month is dedicated to worship Lord Shiva and in this month, devotees observe fast and offer their prayers to Lord Shiva. This is the month, which is full of fasts and festivals. There are … Read more

Jharkhand student protest: Mahto takes water after Sonam Wangchuk’s appeal, to continue hunger strike | India News

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Mahto takes water after Sonam Wangchuk’s appeal (Photo: ANI) Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who is on an indefinite hunger strike over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), consumed water on Wednesday, the fourth day of his fast. Mahto said he … Read more

Pradeep Rawat: When late actor Pradeep Rawat revealed how one late-night call from Aamir Khan changed his life and brought him ‘Lagaan’: ‘Woh tumhe apni agli film mein lena chahte hain’ | Hindi Movie News

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When late actor Pradeep Rawat revealed how one late-night call from Aamir Khan changed his life and brought him ‘Lagaan’: ‘Woh tumhe apni agli film mein lena chahte hain’ Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, remembered for memorable performances in ‘Lagaan’, ‘Ghajini’ and B.R. Chopra’s television epic ‘Mahabharat’, passed away at the age of 74 after battling … Read more

As British schools enter India, are we importing excellence or reviving old inequalities?

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Wellington and other historic UK schools expand in India, sparking debate over education inequality NEW DELHI: The names carry centuries of history. Harrow, Wellington, Queen Elizabeth, Shrewsbury — some of Britain’s most recognisable school brands are now finding new homes in India. But as these institutions enter one of the world’s fastest-growing education markets, they … Read more

Lithops werneri: The tiny Namibian plant that survives by disguising itself as a pebble. Fewer than 200 now remain in the wild |

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Representative Image of Lithops werneri camouflaged among grey stones in Namibia’s Erongo Mountains (AI-generated image) In a small patch of Namibia’s Erongo Mountains, a tiny succulent grows so convincingly disguised as a pebble that most people would walk straight past it without a second glance. This plant, Lithops werneri, survives by mimicking the grey, weathered … Read more

Voter data upload slow, BLOs for accuracy over rushed jobs | Pune News

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Booth-level officers help each other upload the details of voters in a school in rural Pune PUNE: The state’s election machinery distributed enumeration forms for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls but digitising nearly 10 crore forms accurately remains a challenge even though the drive has been extended up to Aug 17.Election officials said … Read more

‘Tread carefully’: SC calls for restraint, dialogue in dealing with student protesters | India News

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SC advises restraint as it hears pleas on student protest violence NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that authorities must exercise restraint while dealing with student protesters, saying any violent response to prevent violence only escalates the situation.The court tagged the matter with other pending petitions related to violence during student protests in … Read more

Prabhas starrer’s ‘Adipurush’ memes resurface on social media as Nitesh Tiwari’s and Ranbir Kapoor led ‘Ramayana’ faces costume backlash |

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Ramayana’s trailer revived old Adipurush memes and criticism, with Manoj Muntashir calling it his biggest career mistake. Netizens mocked its flawed visuals, “revealing” costumes, and Hollywood-style scenes. Now, Sai Pallavi faces backlash over her Ramayana outfit too. Meanwhile, the Shri Ramlila Mahasangh has asked director Nitesh Tiwari for a special screening, fearing similar factual distortions. … Read more