A small planting on a South African farm in 1976 was meant to solve an immediate problem: stopping floodwater from washing away soil and threatening livestock. The spekboom cuttings survived, but their story did not end there. More than four decades later, the same hillside had become a valuable example of how degraded land can…
Long before Shah Rukh Khan became one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, he was simply the charming schoolboy known for winning over classmates and teachers at St. Columba’s School in Delhi. Singer Palash Sen, who was his senior by a year, recently looked back at their school days and recalled a friendship that he described as…
With the Moon in Leo, group dynamics come to the forefront, sparking chances for acknowledgment and recognition. It’s essential to focus on shared values instead of just reputation. Your connections can impact your personal ambitions and discussions about what lies ahead. Financial success might stem from solid relationships and ongoing business dealings. To keep your…
Mahmood Farooqui is an acclaimed writer and performer known for reviving Dastangoi, the lost art of Urdu storytelling. He has received the Ramnath Goenka Award for Besieged: Voices From Delhi-1857. He has been visiting fellow at the University of Michigan and University of California, Berkeley. Mahmood has co-directed Peepli Live and produced The Great Shamsuddin…
A Colorado family has protected a 684-acre historic ranch after more than 90 years of family stewardship, ensuring that its agricultural landscape, water resources, wildlife habitat and historic character can remain safeguarded for generations. Known as Ute Ranch, the property in western Montrose County has been placed under a permanent conservation easement through the Colorado…
Orhan Awatramani, better known as Orry is once known to share a close friendship with Sara Ali Khan, but their equation eventually turned sour. Since their fallout, Orry has made several comments about his former friend and her family, bringing their strained relationship back into the spotlight on multiple occasions. Orry has now revisited an…
With the Moon in Leo illuminating your first house, themes of leadership and dignity take center stage today. Your presence in personal relationships shines brighter, potentially leading to new career opportunities that appreciate your decision-making prowess. However, be cautious with personal spending and reflect on the true value of items before purchase. Prioritizing a balanced…
SC asks complainant to seek early hearing of Rahul Gandhi plea NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said “all are treated equally” after the complainant’s counsel in a defamation case against Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the matter had not been listed for hearing for a long time.The top court…
It was anchored overnight before specialist crews began the operation to sink it South Australia has sunk the 40-metre MV Andrew Wilson about six kilometres off the coast of Brighton, turning the retired vessel into an artificial reef. The ship now rests upright 20 metres below the surface on the sandy ocean floor.According to the…
Deepika Padukone has often found herself at the centre of scrutiny over her appearance, and her first pregnancy was no exception. During that time, a section of social media users went as far as questioning whether her baby bump was real. Now, two years after welcoming her daughter Dua in September 2024, Deepika has given…
