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…

What happens when a historic celebrity home is demolished? Richard Gere’s $10.75 million Connecticut estate is gone, but where did the 1938 oak library, marble fireplace, antique doorway and other pieces go?

Richard Gere’s former New Canaan estate was demolished after its sale last year. The historic 1938 manor was replaced by plans for nine luxury homes. A salvage team rescued architectural elements before the demolition occurred. These salvaged items included libraries, mantels, and doorways for resale. The original house, with its rich history, is now gone…

Prajakta Koli defends ‘Operation Safed Sagar’ character Madhavi Reddy: ‘It was very human, common emotion that anybody feels’

Prajakta Koli discusses her character Madhavi Reddy in the Kargil War drama ‘Operation Safed Sagar’. She views Madhavi’s decision to be with her boyfriend as a human and romantic choice. The actress highlights how the show humanizes soldiers and their families beyond professional roles. Madhavi’s journey shows her evolving understanding of military life and its…

CAG flags crumbling infra at SAI’s Hyderabad centre

A recent audit has revealed alarming issues with sports facilities in Hyderabad. The archery grounds are not only littered but also overgrown, and the athletic tracks are extensively worn out. Furthermore, equipment worth Rs 1.7 crore is gathering dust in multiple Sports Authority of India locations. Athletes are struggling with subpar infrastructure, but officials are…

‘Animal’ filmmaker Pranay Reddy Vanga says Hyderabad is 20-30% cheaper than Mumbai for big films; reveals why ‘Spirit’ is being made from the city

Producer Pranay Reddy Vanga emphasized the many benefits of filming in Hyderabad. He pointed out that production costs are substantially lower than in Mumbai, thanks to favorable studio space and infrastructure. Moreover, he indicated that Mumbai’s filmmaking tends to be more corporate and less star-centric. Vanga’s upcoming project, featuring Prabhas titled ‘Spirit’, will be shot…