The island on New Zealand’s $5 note once held 200,000 rats; a 19-person team cleared them all, and native birds returned

Campbell Island, previously invaded by Norway rats, saw a remarkable transformation thanks to a comprehensive eradication initiative. A skilled team carried out aerial baiting to eliminate the invasive rodents, facilitating the resurgence of indigenous species like the Campbell Island snipe. With predators gone, birds began reclaiming once-lost habitats, illustrating the profound effect of eradicating non-native…

‘SRK has paid me a compliment’: Neha Dhupia recalls Shah Rukh Khan’s reaction to her iconic ‘only s** or Shah Rukh Khan sells’ quote, admits she still gets nervous around him

In a recent interview, Neha Dhupia revisited her iconic “Only s** or Shah Rukh Khan sells” quote from early in her career, revealing that SRK himself once responded to it in a newspaper interview, calling her “a very intelligent girl.” The actress also admitted that despite years of fame, she still gets a little starstruck…

Chandigarh bomb scare: 4 schools receive threat emails, security teams conduct searches

Tuesday morning brought unsettling news as bomb threat emails were sent to four schools in Chandigarh. Police and security agencies quickly mobilized, conducting thorough searches across all affected campuses. Thankfully, investigations revealed no explosives or suspicious items were found. Authorities are actively working to trace the source of these emails while enhancing security measures at…

Urmila Matondkar’s ex-husband Mohsin Akhtar drops reception PICS months after second wedding with Nidhaa Bhatt, says, ‘grateful to God for bringing you into my life’, netizens react

Mohsin Akhtar, Urmila Matondkar’s ex-husband, recently shared reception photos with his new wife Nidhaa Bhatt. He expressed his deep gratitude and love for his wife in a heartfelt romantic note. Netizens reacted positively to the beautiful couple’s pictures and offered blessings. However, some trolls questioned his promises and his past marriage to Urmila. Mohsin and…

Children using social media at younger age perform worse in school tests, study says: What Indian parents need to know

According to new findings, early exposure to social media—starting at ages eleven or twelve—can detrimentally affect school performance, especially in areas such as math and Italian. This adverse effect carries on through the teenage years, with frequent phone checking identified as a key issue, rather than excessive screen time itself. Parents are encouraged to postpone…