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In Canada, wood waste from logging and areas affected by wildfires is finding an unexpected fate. A new pilot in the country has begun converting this material into a lightweight, biodegradable wood foam designed to replace products made with plastic foam, according to information released by the University of British Columbia (UBC). While discarded plastic foams can remain in landfills for over 500 years, this foam is designed to decompose in soil within a few months. The project is aimed at protecting products in the packaging industry along with working as insulation panels for the construction industry.From wood waste to…

UP Board pushes APAAR ID creation for Classes 9-12; students can register without it The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has directed schools to facilitate the creation of APAAR IDs for students studying in Classes 9 to 12 and record the IDs in advance registration and examination application forms.The board has set a target of recording APAAR IDs for all students before the registration deadline. However, students without an APAAR ID will not be stopped from completing their registration or applying for the board examinations, officials have clarified.UP Board registration, exam applications underwayThe directive comes as advance registration for…

Yash’s Toxic Day 3 LIVE box office collection (Image Credits IMDb) Yash-starrer ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ is continuing its theatrical run with a strong box-office tally. After opening with Rs 101.10 crore net in India on Day 1 and adding another Rs. 37.65 crore on Day 2, the Geetu Mohandas directorial entered its third day with Rs. 138.75 crore in India net collections. The film has now crossed the Rs. 140 crore mark in live tracking, with its next immediate target being the Rs. 150 crore milestone. ‘Toxic’ has already made a strong statement in the opening-day race…

One of the most confusing things about relationships is watching someone become distant when you know there is something between you. The conversations were easy, the chemistry felt real, and there seemed to be genuine interest. Then, suddenly, they start replying differently. Plans become less frequent. The warmth you were used to is replaced by hesitation.It is tempting to assume they have stopped caring. But pulling away does not always mean the feelings have disappeared.Sometimes, people create distance precisely because they are feeling more than they know how to handle.Here are five reasons someone may step back even when their…

The All India cricket team on England tour, 1936. (left-right): Baqa Jilani, Lala Armanath, Syed Mohammad Hussain, Mushtaq Ali, Cotar Ramaswami, Khershed Meherhomji. Seated: Phiroze Edulji Palia, Cottari Kanakaiya Nayudu, Maharaj Kumar of Vizianagram, Mohammad Nissar, Vijay Merchant. (Photo/Getty Images) Only 13 cricketers in the history of Test cricket have made their debuts after turning 40. Two of them were Indians — Rustomji Jamshedji Dorabji Jamshedji and Cotar Ramaswami.Jamshedji remains the oldest Indian to make his Test debut. He was 41 years and 27 days old when he played against England in Mumbai on December 15, 1933. Ramaswami, born on…

At first glance, the fields of Belgian farmer Diederik Steyaert look like they are struggling with drought. The top layer of soil appears dry, the weather is hot and there is little sign that the crops have been receiving extra water. But dig just a few centimetres beneath the surface and the picture changes. The soil is cool and moist, according to his viral Instagram video.The organic farmer from Ruddervoorde, in Belgium’s West Flanders region, says he has not given his outdoor crops an extra drop of water for 26 years, even as drought has put pressure on farmers across…

TIME100 AI 2026: Meet the nine Indian-origin leaders, researchers and experts shaping the future of AI Artificial intelligence may be dominated by conversations around OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and Nvidia, but TIME’s 2026 list of the world’s 100 most influential people in AI tells a broader story. Among the people shaping the technology are nine Indian-origin figures working across enterprise technology, scientific research, healthcare, courts, public policy, AI safety and Indian-language systems.The TIME100 AI 2026 list is divided into four categories — Leaders, Innovators, Shapers and Thinkers — reflecting how influence in artificial intelligence now extends well beyond those building frontier…

Kangana Ranaut appears to be putting an old feud with Yoga guru and businessman Baba Ramdev to rest this Raksha Bandhan 2026. She reacted warmly after he shared that sweets and a gift were on their way to her, pointing to a thaw in relations following their earlier controversy sparked by his remarks about her character.Kangana Ranaut accepts Baba Ramdev’s gestureThe actress responded graciously to Ramdev’s overture, accepting his message of reconciliation. She remarked, “Tyohar ka din hota hai sab bhool chook maaf karne ke liye hai, mere Bhai Baba Ram Dev ji ne bahut achcha kaha ki vivaad nahi,…

Demon Slayer Infinity Castle came out on 18th July 2025, and since then, people have been waiting to watch the second part. Anime fans have been waiting with bated breath to witness what happens next in the ongoing arc. It was officially announced that part 2 will come in 2027, but no specific date has been released yet. However, if rumours are anything to go by, then the makers have already set a month for the film’s release. Here’s what we know about the speculation.Image credit : Crunchyroll | Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 2 might release in July 2027​Demon…

Surrey groundsman who clashed with Gautam Gambhir Surrey groundsman Lee Fortis, who made headlines last year after a heated confrontation with India head coach Gautam Gambhir at The Oval, has been placed on leave following a separate altercation with an ECB employee.Fortis was involved in a heated exchange with the employee while preparations were under way for a Hundred fixture. The ECB employee was reportedly left in tears following the incident.The episode took place at The Oval on July 28, a day before MI London faced London Spirit at the venue, with both teams training at the ground.Soon afterwards, Surrey…