The municipality of Porto Seguro, Brazil, is paying $10 for each captured lionfish, which has invaded the region’s waters and threatened native species. Nearly 500 of the invasive fish have been removed from the sea far south of Bahia, in about a month after the invasion, and brought to the Fishermen’s Colony in areas outside…
Jupiter represents expansion, wisdom, and opportunity in astrological charts. Its symbol signifies growth through experience and learning. This planet offers potential for advancement and increased knowledge. Jupiter’s influence can bring both benefits and challenges to finances. Understanding Jupiter’s placement reveals areas for personal growth and exploration. The Jupiter symbol is one of the most recognisable…
Taapsee Pannu says she has not got big-scale films after ‘Dunk’i: ‘I lag behind in contacts, influence’ Taapsee Pannu, known for backing content-first and socially relevant cinema on modest budgets, saw a major career shift with 2023’s ‘Dunki’. The film stood as the biggest of her career in terms of scale, helmed by ace commercial…
Alabama monk Brother Joseph Zoettl In 1912, a Bavarian-born Benedictine monk at St. Bernard Abbey in Cullman, Alabama, began building miniature cement copies of some of the world’s best-known religious sites, using postcards, pieces of marble and donated costume jewellery as his main guides. Brother Joseph Zoettl spent the next 46 years turning a four-acre…
An organized workspace is a reflection of professionalism and can significantly elevate your career momentum. Clearing off your desk not only sharpens your focus but also opens doors to new possibilities. Unfinished tasks and clutter can stifle your effectiveness and create chaos. A tidy right side of the desk supports better decision-making. Regular desk tidying…
Akshay Kumar was not part of ORIGINAL ‘Haiwaan’ plan, Priyadarshan reveals how one casual chat during ‘Bhoot Bangla’ changed casting Priyadarshan’s upcoming film ‘Haiwaan’ came together differently from what the filmmaker had initially envisioned. While Saif Ali Khan was confirmed for the project from the outset, Akshay Kumar was not originally considered for the film….
Iran women’s football player Fatemeh Pasandideh salutes during the national anthem of Iran. (AP Photo) Iranian footballers Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh have broken their silence over the protest that preceded their decision to seek asylum in Australia, confirming that their refusal to sing Iran’s national anthem at the Women’s Asian Cup was a deliberate…
Wyoming tetons Representative image from Canva Deep in the rock record of Wyoming, a layer of fossil leaves tells a quiet but powerful story about what happens to forests when the planet warms rapidly. About 56 million years ago, during a spike in global temperatures known as the Paleocene Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), a lush…
Quote of the day by Jennifer Lawrence, highlighting the importance of turning challenges into opportunities(Image Credit: Instagram) They say when the going gets tough, the tough get going. It’s a strong life lesson, but something that is easier said than done. However, it appears Marvel star Jennifer Lawrence lives by this philosophy. Thus, once during…
Soldiers on both sides stand behind fences and in between are thousands of landmines. For more than 70 years, humans have not ventured into a 155-mile-long corridor that divides two nations, North and South Korea. While boundaries and borders can ward people off, nature is above all such regulations. This is probably why a space…