In 1991, a private buyer turned 63.5-acre Cousine Island into a Seychelles nature reserve; monitoring has since recorded more than 900 nesting hawksbill turtles

Since 1992, Cousine Island has served as a private haven dedicated to conservation efforts. Over 900 hawksbill turtles have been recorded since 1993, showcasing the island’s commitment to research. The monitoring program diligently observes nesting behaviors and potential egg threats, with conservationists actively managing the beach and relocating nests as needed. Each season, thousands of…

IGNOU July 2026 admissions: Last date to apply for online programmes extended till September 15, check steps to apply

IGNOU has announced September 15, 2026 as the last date to apply for online programmes under the July 2026 admission cycle. Eligible candidates seeking admission for the 2026-27 academic session must complete registration through the official portal, upload the required documents and pay the applicable fee before the deadline. Applicants should keep their APAAR ID…

Australian high school students collected more than 2,000 plastic bottles to form a greenhouse, 11 years later, the structure supplies food for the school’s garden

At Richardson Primary School, students have impressively constructed a greenhouse called Plastic Palace using over two thousand recycled plastic bottles. For a decade, this eco-friendly project has not only nourished the school’s garden but has also provided valuable hands-on learning experiences. Engaging in the cultivation and planting process, students have embraced the principles of sustainability,…

Before Salman Khan’s ‘Karna’ Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra to direct Vikrant Massey in 30-day small-town love story – Report

Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra will direct Vikrant Massey in a new romance. This intimate love story is expected to finish filming in just thirty days. Mehra plans this project before his ambitious two-part epic film Karna. Salman Khan will headline the Mahabharata-inspired Karna, with filming set for August 2027. Work on the epic will continue…

In 2007, Britney Spears walked into a Los Angeles salon and shaved her head: What that moment revealed about stress, loss of control and the pressure of living under constant public scrutiny

In 2007, Britney Spears’ shocking act of shaving her head symbolized her fight against the relentless scrutiny of the public eye. Feeling suffocated by media attention and personal turmoil, she entered a conservatorship that handed control of her life to her father. For 14 years, she felt like just a shadow of herself. Now, she…

Nithin Kamath calls employee ‘disloyal’ after he says Nikhil Kamath is more handsome

A humorous banter erupted on social media when Zerodha brothers Nithin and Nikhil Kamath engaged in a playful exchange about their looks. Following an employee’s lighthearted remark about Nikhil’s appearance, Nithin cheekily swapped his profile picture with his brother’s. This amusing interaction showcased the close-knit relationship between the brothers, who are renowned for their entrepreneurial…

IIT Kanpur-ISKCON MoU on student well-being sparks controversy; institute deletes social media post

IIT Kanpur’s recent agreement with ISKCON for student well-being programs has drawn significant criticism. Students and alumni questioned the involvement of a religious organization in campus initiatives. The institute defended the voluntary nature of the proposed educational and wellness programs. This debate occurs amid broader concerns about student mental health on IIT campuses. The institute…

For more than four decades, George Divoky has worked from Cooper Island’s lone cabin; by 1989, the black guillemot colony he tracked had reached 200 breeding pairs

For over thirty years, George Divoky meticulously studied the Arctic guillemot colony on Cooper Island, watching their population blossom from a mere ten pairs to an impressive two hundred. However, as rising Arctic temperatures led to vanishing sea ice, the availability of key food sources dwindled, exposing the guillemots to greater predation and resulting in…