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In the 1930s, Florida introduced rhesus macaques to boost tourism; today the invasive monkeys carry a potentially fatal virus and are considered a public-health concern

Nonhuman primates (NHPs) can harbour multiple zoonotic pathogens owing to their close phylogenetic relationship and frequent interactions with humans. They can also be extremely successful ecological invaders. Within the United States, fewer than or equal to NHP species have been introduced and of them, the rhesus macaque has successfully established populations in Florida and Puerto…

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Ravi Mohan channels Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘mindspace right now’ with intense boxing session, fitness expert explains how workout boosts strength, stamina and mental health

How Ravi Mohan’s fitness routine is inspired by ‘Jana Nayagan’ actor Vijay’s ‘Mindspace’. Last month, the Tollywood actor Ravi Mohan gave fans a look at his fitness session. The ‘Parasakthi’ actor shared a video of himself practising boxing on Instagram.Ravi Mohan’s video post connected the workout to Thalapathy Vijay’s current mindset. The ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ actor…

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Lakshmi Mittal’s Ukraine steel plant hit by Russian missile; 2 killed

MittalArcelor plant hit in Russian strikes Russian attacks on Ukraine on Sunday struck a site at ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, the country’s largest steel producer owned by Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, killing two people and injuring over 10 workers and contractors, the company told Kyiv Post.The missile strike hit the ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih mining and metallurgical…

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‘Log sochte hai Rs 100-200 crore kam hone se mujhe kuch ho sakta hai’

Yash starrer ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ is finally releasing in cinemas after much delay. Earlier, the film was pushed to avoid clash with ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, ‘Toxic’ was initially slated to arrive in theatres on March 19, 2026, coinciding with the release of the Aditya Dhar directorial. However, the makers later deferred the…

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E coli found in drinking water, rail stations lack basic facilities: CAG

Water samples were found to contain coliform bacteria. NEW DELHI: Comptroller and Auditor General has flagged gaps in sanitation and minimum essential amenities at 458 out of 512 railway stations, including presence of E coli bacteria in water coolers at eight stations.The CAG report on “passenger amenities and sanitation at non-suburban railway stations”, presented in…

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Prithviraj Sukumaran on Mohanlal’s role in ‘Khalifa’

‘Only the introduction of Lalettan’s character will be there’_ F Expectations are high as Prithviraj Sukumaran is teaming up with Vysakh after a long gap for the upcoming film ‘Khalifa’.Prithviraj Sukumaran has now revealed the story behind Mohanlal‘s much-awaited appearance in the actioner. The veteran ‘Drishyam’ actor will be seen as Mambarakal Ahamed Ali, the…

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