Scientists cut climbing vines from a damaged Borneo forest. Its canopy then grew three times faster, and the method may cost 10 times less than tree planting

Dipterocarp forest at the Danum Valley Field Centre. Borneo’s tropical forests, dominated by trees from the Dipterocarp family, have some of the highest canopies in the world, with some trees reaching 100 meters Simply cutting back aggressive climbing vines in logged tropical forests allows the tree canopy to recover three times faster than planting new … Read more

Jagannath Rath Yatra on July 16, 2026: Date, rituals, significance and how it is celebrated?

Jagannatha Rath Yatra 2026: One of the most important Hindu festivals is the Jagannatha Rath Yatra, which has a deep religious significance. This celebration will take place on July 16, 2026, the Dwitiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha. In Odisha, people commemorate this festival. Lord Jagannatha, Lord Balbhadra, and Goddess Subhadra … Read more

‘Abhishek has done no wrong’: Mamata Banerjee stands firmly behind nephew amid rebellion in TMC | India News

Mamata stands firmly behind nephew amid rebellion in TMC NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday strongly defended her nephew and party’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, saying he had ‘done no wrong’ and would remain in politics for the next 50 years. Her remarks came as the party continues to face … Read more

Tom Cruise breaks down extensive make-up process for ‘Digger’; reveals Inarritu tied the look: ‘You look at the taste of this man’ |

Tom Cruise, the charismatic and invincible action star, dons a new mask for Alejandro González Iñárritu’s upcoming dark comedy-satire, ‘Digger.’ The four-time Academy Award nominee revealed that he put on layers of makeup and costumes to communicate through physicality. Making his first non-franchise film in almost a decade, the 64-year-old found his lenses, colour, and … Read more

10 baby girl names inspired by Japanese seasons and cherry blossom traditions

Nature has long shaped Japanese culture, and nowhere is this more evident than in its baby names. Inspired by the changing seasons, delicate blossoms and the fleeting beauty of spring, many Japanese baby girl names carry meanings that reflect harmony, renewal and grace. Among these, cherry blossoms, or sakura, hold a special place, symbolising beauty, … Read more

Navitas Planet bags $20m solar EPC project in Zambia | Ahmedabad News

The project, located in Serenje Province, will involve engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of the solar plant Ahmedabad: Gujarat-based solar module manufacturer Navitas Solar’s EPC arm, Navitas Planet, has secured a $20 million contract to develop a 54MW utility-scale solar power project in Zambia, marking its entry into Africa’s utility-scale EPC market.The project, located in … Read more

‘India needs your voice’: Shashi Tharoor urges Sonam Wangchuk to end hunger strike, writes letter to Jantar Mantar protestors | India News

Tharoor urged Sonam Wangchuk to end his strike NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday penned an open letter expressing solidarity with the students protesting at Jantar Mantar over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, while urging climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike.He appealed to Wangchuk to end his fast, saying … Read more

Amid Fatwa and love-jihad allegations, know why Aamir Khan’s ex-wives Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao were absent from his and Gauri Spratt’s wedding |

Aamir Khan and Gauri Sprat wedding Aamir Khan’s intimate wedding to longtime partner Gauri Spratt on July 5, 2026, has been one of the most talked-about celebrity events that has taken place of late. While the ceremony was attended by close family members, his children, Ira, Junaid, Azad, mother, and close friends from the fraternity, … Read more

Over 10 million sign petition to kick Argentina out of FIFA World Cup amid referee bias claims | Football News

Over 10 million sign petition to kick Argentina out of FIFA World Cup Over ten million people have signed an online petition at argentinaout.org demanding Argentina be expelled from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, accusing FIFA and match officials of favouring Lionel Messi and the defending champions. The petition, hosted on argentinaout.com, gained massive attention … Read more