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As many as 1.3 million Joshua trees died in the 2020 Dome Fire in Mojave National Preserve, pictured here (Credit: Jacob Sohr via Wikimedia) California lost as many as 1.3 million Joshua trees when the 43,000-acre (17,400-hectare) Dome Fire burned through the Mojave National Preserve in 2020.According to the University of California, Berkeley, scientists at the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center for Data Science & Environment (DSE) have partnered with the US National Park Service to develop digital fire recovery tools. The new software helps park managers quickly map fire damage and focus restoration work on areas where fragile desert…

Confidence is something many parents want for their children. They want their child to raise their hand in class, speak to new people without shrinking back, try something difficult without immediately saying “I can’t,” and, perhaps most importantly, trust themselves.But confidence is rarely built through repeated reminders to “be confident.” It develops much more quietly- through everyday experiences in which children begin to understand that their voice matters, that they can handle unfamiliar situations and that they are capable of learning something difficult.28 Jul 2026 | 16:25Do you think social media has changed the parent-teen relationship?Three simple practices can help…

SBI Clerk recruitment 2026 The State Bank of India (SBI) has started the online application process for the recruitment of 1,538 Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. The recruitment is being conducted as a special drive for backlog vacancies reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates.The registration process has started on August 7, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until August 27, 2026. Candidates can apply for vacancies in one State or Union Territory (UT) only.The vacancies are spread across several states and Union Territories. SBI has…

The release calendar for Tamil cinema is getting increasingly crowded, and Kavin and Nayanthara’s upcoming film Hi has now changed its theatrical plans. The film was earlier scheduled to arrive on August 14, setting up a box office clash with Suriya’s Vishwanath & Sons and Vishal’s Magudam, but the makers have pushed the release to August 28. The new date was announced through a playful promotional video featuring Kavin and Nayanthara, who also share the screen in the film. The shift gives the team additional time to build curiosity around the project before it reaches theatres.Kavin-Nayanthara’s ‘Hi’ promo confirms August…

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying the two will continue to add value to the Indian team and help it compete for the title.Now playing only ODI cricket, Rohit and Kohli had a productive series against England in July, despite India losing the three-match series 2-1.Questions have continued over whether 39-year-old Rohit and 37-year-old Kohli will be part of India’s squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup because of their age. But both have continued to answer those doubts with their…

Father-son build new farm stand for woman after stand stolen on her first day of business A mother of two who spent months preparing to open a home-based sourdough bakery had her brand-new farm stand stolen on its first night outside, but a father-and-son construction team of complete strangers rebuilt the entire stand for free, reports WJAR.Katrina Blancaflor, a former professional pastry chef, placed the wooden stand at the end of her driveway on the evening before 4 July to attract visitors from a local holiday road race. By the next morning, the stand had disappeared.When neighbours checked private security…

If you suddenly had more money, what would you spend it on? A bigger house? A luxury car? Designer labels?For entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo, the answer looks very different. Despite being financially comfortable today, he and his wife, Ruchi, have chosen a lifestyle that’s less about showing wealth and more about deciding where it actually matters.In a recent LinkedIn post, Warikoo shared the five money rules the couple lives by. He also pointed out that neither of them grew up with money and only started experiencing real financial abundance over the last six or seven years.Their approach, he…

ICC explained: From Rome Statute to Venezuela’s exit, key facts for UPSC aspirants The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been in the news after Venezuela announced its decision to withdraw from the tribunal, accusing it of geographical bias against countries of the Global South. For UPSC Civil Services Examination aspirants, this development provides a useful opportunity to revisit the structure, mandate and limitations of the ICC—a recurring topic in the International Relations and International Organisations sections of the GS-II syllabus.Questions on international bodies such as the ICC, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the UN Security Council frequently appear…

It was an eventful day in the South Indian film industry, with several interesting developments taking place. From new announcements and release plans to trailer launches and casting updates, many stories grabbed the attention of fans across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema. Here’s a roundup of the key South cinema updates you need to know.Suriya-Mamitha Baiju’s ‘Vishwanath and Sons’ trailerThe trailer of Vishwanath and Sons blends romance, comedy, and emotion, offering a fresh side of Suriya. The actor plays an Olympic-level sportsman, while Mamitha Baiju’s character enters his life in search of a bone marrow donor. Their chemistry, emotional…

Shubman Gill, Gautam Gambhir India will begin their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka on Saturday, August 15, in Galle, with valuable World Test Championship (WTC) points at stake. With less than a year left before the WTC final, Shubman Gill’s team needs a series win to strengthen its chances of qualifying.India are currently fifth in the WTC standings with a points percentage of 48.15, while Sri Lanka are sixth with 41.67. Both teams are still within reach of fourth-placed Bangladesh, who have a points percentage of 58.33.However, Bangladesh face a difficult schedule ahead. They will host the West Indies…