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When European rabbits arrived in Australia in the 19th century, they were brought in as familiar game animals for hunting rather than as a threat to the environment. Within decades, however, their population exploded across the continent. With few natural predators and the ability to adapt to a wide range of landscapes, rabbits spread from farmland to forests, grasslands and dry inland regions. Their growing numbers began to put pressure on native plants, agricultural land and fragile ecosystems. What started with a small release of imported animals became one of Australia’s most challenging invasive species problems, forcing scientists and governments…

This July month looks like the time when those who enjoy watching celestial objects at night will have lots of fun. NASA says that observers can expect the rare pre-dawn assembly of the Moon and planets, the periodic return of Comet 10P/Tempel 2, the best views of the Milky Way throughout the year, and the unique chance to observe Saturn’s ring system at its thinnest angle. So if you are a fan of the universe’s beauty, you have to know about the upcoming 6 astronomical phenomena.The Moon, Mars, and Saturn create a morning trioThe early morning of July 11 and…

IIT Madras recognises 1,842 South India NPTEL Stars as online learning participation continues to grow nationally NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras honoured 1,842 NPTEL Stars from South India at a felicitation ceremony held on its campus on July 10, 2026. The recognition celebrated learners who successfully completed and earned certifications in multiple courses offered through the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), one of the world’s largest Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) initiatives.The January-April 2026 semester recorded 36.8 lakh enrolments on the NPTEL-SWAYAM platform, while 10,763 learners across the country earned NPTEL Star recognition. Among…

Dhanush has once again become the centre of attention, but this time it has nothing to do with a film. A video of the actor playing cricket has gone viral across social media, with fans enjoying his relaxed and playful side. The video shows Dhanush confidently walking to the crease, playing some fancy shots, and laughing with people around him. Many fans are hailing his great timing and cool batting technique. Some of his shots have been compared to famous shots played by former Indian cricket skipper MS Dhoni.Dhanush’s viral cricket video wins heartsIn the viral video, Dhanush is seen…

NEW DELHI: As India look to recover from a disappointing white-ball tour of the United Kingdom, former batting coach Sanjay Bangar has revealed the extraordinary lengths Virat Kohli went to in order to conquer English conditions, offering a fascinating glimpse into the meticulous preparation.India’s tour has unravelled with a 0-2 T20I series whitewash by Ireland followed by an unassailable 0-3 deficit against England in the five-match T20I series after a crushing nine-wicket defeat in the fourth match in Bristol on Thursday.With an inconsequential fifth T20I still to come, attention is already shifting to the three-match ODI series beginning in Birmingham…

Ann Widdecombe/Image: Getty Images Former Conservative minister and Reform UK member Ann Widdecombe has died at the age of 78, ending a political career that spanned more than three decades and later included roles in television and European politics.Her death was confirmed by her agents, Cloud 9 Management, who said she had devoted her life to public service and was guided by strong Christian values. “It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of The Right Honourable Ann Widdecombe,” the agency said, offering condolences to her family and friends, as cited by BBC.Born in Bath, Somerset, on…

A viral video showing an elephant saving a tiger from floods is not real. This footage was generated using artificial intelligence and lacks authentic visuals. The clip first circulated in 2025 after real flooding in Sumatra. It has resurfaced now, recontextualized during India’s monsoon season. AI detection software confirmed the video’s artificial origin with high probability. Social media has been obsessed with videos of our wild beings, and their clips often go viral online, sometimes for their utterly adorable acts, unexpected survival tactics, and surprising intellect.And this time, just as the monsoon has set in, several videos showing animals surviving…

The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, is set to open the objection window for the Common Post Graduate Entrance Test (CPET) 2026 provisional marks. Candidates who are not satisfied with their provisional scores can submit objections through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal.According to the official notice, objections can be submitted only through the online objection module by logging in with the candidate’s existing login ID and password. No objections sent through any other mode will be accepted.The objection facility opens on July 10, 2026, at 2 pm and will remain available until July 13, 2026, at 6…

Jaaved Jaaferi has long been admired for his versatility as an actor, dancer and performer, but unlike many of his contemporaries, he never made it to Bollywood’s A-list. Looking back at his career, the actor believes the reason had less to do with talent and more to do with the industry’s ecosystem, admitting that he neither played the PR game nor aligned himself with influential groups.Jaaved was asked why he never attained A-list status during the 1990s despite his immense popularity. Responding candidly, he said in an interview with Screen, “I think it depends on how you’re packaged. There’s also…

Norway’s Erling Haaland (9) leads the team as they participate in a viking boat row celebration. (AP Photo) Norway’s remarkable FIFA World Cup run has now reached beyond football and into the digital world, with Google joining the viral ‘Viking Row’ celebration craze as superstar Erling Haaland encouraged fans to search his name online in a cheeky social media post.Ahead of Norway’s historic quarter-final against England, Haaland took to X with a simple but intriguing message.”One thing to do today… search my name on Google,” Haaland wrote.Fans who followed his advice were greeted by a hidden Google animation celebrating Norway’s…