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Ireland is becoming an unlikely wine country as temperatures rise; the island now has 42 vineyards, with growers reporting bumper 2026 crops

Across Europe, a massive and long-lasting heatwave has dried up rivers, threatened the flora and fauna and sent many to the emergency ward. Added to the mix have been the raging wildfires that have increased the pressure on the ecosystem and forced the relocation of humans and animals.But in southern Europe, something opposite has been…

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Pooja Bedi breaks silence on Aamir Khan link-up rumours, recalls how he eased tension before ‘passionate love-making’ scene: ‘Are you kidding me?’

Mansoor Khan’s ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar’ became a cultural phenomenon upon release and continues to be regarded as one of Hindi cinema’s memorable coming-of-age films. The 1992 film featured Aamir Khan in the lead, alongside Deepak Tijori, Pooja Bedi, Mamik Singh and Ayesha Jhulka.Over the years, rumours surfaced about Aamir Khan and Pooja Bedi allegedly…

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Harbhajan Singh picks Sreesanth as ‘roomate’ choice

Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth The long-standing rift between former India teammates Harbhajan Singh and S. Sreesanth has once again grabbed attention, almost 18 years after their infamous 2008 IPL controversy. The fallout from the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League has resurfaced after Sreesanth publicly challenged Harbhajan to settle their differences inside a…

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In 2010, Deepwater Horizon damaged deep-sea coral habitats; 16 years later, NOAA divers are planting lab-grown colonies to help rebuild them

Representative Image (AI-generated) Sixteen years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill injured extensive coral habitats in the Gulf of Mexico, scientists are developing new ways to help these fragile ecosystems recover. According to NOAA Fisheries, a recent restoration mission combined laboratory-reared corals, specialised technical diving and newly designed equipment to return corals to the deep…

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Kannada activists withdraw Karnataka bandh call after meeting CM DK Shivakumar

Kannada activists withdrew their bandh call after meeting Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. BENGALURU: Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said Kannada activists had withdrawn their bandh call after meeting him, as the state Assembly began its proceedings.CM Shivakumar said representatives of Kannada organisations had met him and subsequently decided to withdraw the bandh, news…

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What is trending in Chennai today

Chennai residents face property tax reassessment notices affecting individual demands (AI image used for representational purpose only) CHENNAI: After the Greater Chennai Corporation issued reassessment notices to some 3.5 lakh properties, property tax is fast becoming one of the biggest civic talking points in Chennai today.Some local residents have been confused about the development and…

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Shifted from makeshift classrooms, rights panel orders safe transport for Haryana school students now

The Haryana Human Rights Commission has directed the education department to ensure safe transportation. GURGAON: Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has come to the rescue of hapless children of govt primary schools in Nuh.HHRC has directed the education department, in coordination with the transport department, to ensure “safe and convenient” transportation for children – who…

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