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In Spring 2026, conservationists released 42 eastern indigo snakes into their historical habitats in Florida and Alabama. After a year of specialized care, these reptiles have adapted well, with monitoring indicating successful survival and breeding in the wild. This significant reintroduction effort seeks to restore self-sustaining populations of this unique snake species to their native regions. Conservation work rarely produces instant results, particularly when a species has disappeared from large parts of its historical range. Recovery often depends on years of habitat restoration, careful breeding, field monitoring and repeated releases before lasting changes become visible in the wild. That gradual…

5 interesting facts about the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026 A rare and intriguing astronomical event is set to occur on August 12, 2026, when a total solar eclipse will be visible from some places in the Northern Hemisphere. According to information shared by NASA Science, during this event, an unusual path will be traversed by the shadow of the Moon, a variety of time durations will occur, and an array of fascinating views will be seen by people. However, while some regions will see the total eclipse, in others, only a partial eclipse will be visible.5 unusual…

Sravanth Gajula with his first employee. (Credit: LinkedIn/Sravanth Gajula) A LinkedIn post by Hyderabad-based founder Sravanth Gajula, recounting a hiring decision he made a decade ago, has drawn wide attention online after he revealed that the taxi driver he once hired as his first employee now leads procurement at his company.Gajula shared that ten years ago, he hired a taxi driver as his first employee, someone with a Class 9 education, no knowledge of English, and no corporate experience. “No resume that would make any traditional hiring manager look twice,” he wrote in the post.He recalled that people around him…

The first trailer for ‘Primetime’, starring Robert Pattinson in the lead role as Chris Hansen, has officially been released. Fans have been praising ‘The Odyssey’ actor for his portrayal of the TV show host who presented the show from its debut in 2004, to its last episdoe in 2007. (Instagram) ‘To Catch a Predator’ was an extremely popular TV legal reality show, which aired in 2004 and had a successful run up until 2007. Robert Pattinson has taken up his next role as the host of said show, Chris Hansen, in ‘Primetime.’ The first trailer for the upcoming film, which…

Instead of captain Shubman Gill, KL Rahul walked out for the toss. NEW DELHI: There was a surprise before the start of India’s three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo. Instead of captain Shubman Gill, KL Rahul walked out for the toss.Sri Lanka XI skipper Sonal Dinusha won the toss and chose to bat first.The three-day warm-up match is India’s final preparation before the two-Test series against Sri Lanka.The first Test will be played in Galle from August 15, while the second Test is scheduled to begin in Colombo on August 23.Why…

Trump upset by leak on US weapons stockpile during high-stakes Iran talks US President Donald Trump is reportedly angry over media reports claiming that the US military’s stockpile of some advanced weapons has fallen during its months-long war with Iran.According to a CNN report, Trump believes the leaks could weaken the US position at a crucial stage of negotiations with Iran, especially as he continues to threaten further military action to pressure Tehran into accepting a deal.The issue reportedly dominated last week’s Cabinet meeting at Camp David. Citing six people familiar with the meeting, CNN said Trump was frustrated that…

Few foods are as universally loved as the sandwich. It is quick enough for a weekday lunch, satisfying enough for a hearty dinner and versatile enough to reflect the flavours of almost every culture. While the basic idea is simple, placing a filling between slices of bread, every country has put its own spin on the sandwich, creating recipes that have become culinary icons in their own right. From slow-cooked meats and melted cheese to fresh vegetables and delicate seafood, these sandwiches tell stories of migration, local ingredients and culinary traditions. If you’re looking to eat your way around the…

When students prepare for competitive exams, it often feels as though one rejection can define an entire future. Missing a preferred branch, failing to secure admission to a dream university or watching a startup collapse can seem like the end of the road.Aravind Srinivas’ journey tells a very different story.Long before he became the co-founder and CEO of Perplexity AI—one of the world’s fastest-growing artificial intelligence companies—Srinivas collected a series of disappointments that many would have considered career-ending. He couldn’t get into Computer Science at IIT Madras, narrowly missed changing his branch by just 0.01 CGPA, was initially denied entry…

After the grand success of R Madhavan’s 2022 film, ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’, the team is coming up with another biographical drama, ‘G.D.N.’ which is a biopic of iconic Indian inventor, agriculturist and philanthropist G D Naidu. As the film has hit the big screens today, let’s take a look at the film’s cast and the fans’ initial reactions.What is ‘G.D.N.’ about?Talking about the film, ‘G.D.N.’ features the extraordinary life, struggles, and innovations of GD Naidu, who popularly is known as the “Edison of India”. The film is directed by debutant Krishnakumar Ramakumar and co-written by R. Madhavan himself. The…

With Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of India’s two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting August 15, because of a knee injury, former India fast bowler Karsan Ghavri has called for the return of experienced pacers Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Ghavri believes India should not depend only on Bumrah and should use senior bowlers to reduce the workload on the star fast bowler.Shami impressed for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy last season, taking 37 wickets, while Bhuvneshwar claimed 28 wickets during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 title-winning campaign.Speaking to Mid-Day, Ghavri said both bowlers have shown they are fit and deserve…