Microplastics have reached one of Earth’s most isolated ecosystems: Indian Ocean animals carried up to 14.7 times more particles than Pacific specimens

Life on Earth isn’t just about the flora and fauna anymore, microplastics have entered the equation deep enough to reach the surface levels of vast oceans that no human has ever seen. Plastic pollution has become a global environmental crisis with an estimated 11 million tons of plastic entering the oceans annually. As larger plastic…

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‘I didn’t make ‘Kaththi’ or ‘Sarkar’ for Vijay Sir’s politics,’ AR Murugadoss ends years of speculation |

Years after Kaththi and Sarkar became subjects of political discussions, director AR Murugadoss has finally addressed the long-standing speculation surrounding the films. Many believed the two Vijay starrers were designed to strengthen the actor’s political image long before he entered politics. However, Murugadoss has now firmly denied those claims, saying the films were never created…

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MPSC defers computer-based recruitment exam till 2027 after aspirants’ protests; Group C prelims to be held in OMR mode

Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has deferred the introduction of computer-based testing for Group C recruitment examinations until July 2027 following protests by aspirants. The 2026 preliminary examination will now be conducted in offline OMR mode, with revised exam dates, extended application deadlines, and fresh instructions for selecting examination centres….

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Top 10 places to retire in the world in 2026; check the two Asian nations that made the list

For those who are retiring in 2026, a list released by International Living’s 2026 Annual Global Retirement Index has revealed the world’s best destinations for retirees looking for nature, affordability, healthcare and good infrastructure. In its 35th edition, the index evaluates nations worldwide on various categories including cost of living, housing, medical, visas and residency,…

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PV Sindhu ends 15-year wait, reaches maiden Japan Open semi-final after Okuhara withdrawal | Badminton News

PV Sindhu advanced to her first-ever Japan Open semi-final on Friday after former world champion Nozomi Okuhara withdrew due to injury ahead of their women’s singles quarter-final at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.The walkover sends the Indian star into the last four of the BWF Super 750 tournament for the first time in her career. Sindhu…

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He had the money to buy a private jet, yet this billionaire preferred economy flights, took home free packets of salt and pepper from restaurants

Kamprad reused tea bags and ate at IKEA cafeterias, avoiding expensive dining options. (AP file photo) Ingvar Kamprad built one of the world’s biggest furniture brands, but his personal life looked very different from what many would expect of a billionaire.The IKEA founder, whose fortune was once estimated at $58.7 billion, was known for living…

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