For most people, conservation is associated with large mammals, forests or national parks. Phil Pister spent his life proving that the survival of tiny desert fish could matter just as much. The California fisheries biologist became known for an extraordinary moment in 1969 when he realised that the last remaining Owens pupfish were in immediate…
Kolkata homebuyers may get relief as 60% of stalled projects near clearance Kolkata homebuyers awaiting the resumption of construction on stalled real estate projects could soon get some relief, with over half of projects under scrutiny expected to get approval. Around 60% of nearly 600 projects are expected to receive clearance within days, while most…
Much of garlic’s scientific interest centres on allicin and related sulfur compounds.Published in the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the review “Potential Health Benefit of Garlic Based on Human Intervention Studies: A Brief Overview” by Ansary et al. summarised evidence from human intervention studies showing that garlic and its bioactive compounds may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,…
On August 3, FSSAI said products sold on Dabur’s website were likely to mislead consumers. NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court Friday granted interim relief to Dabur India against food safety regulator’s decision that prohibited the FMGC brand from labelling its food product “100%” on multiple parameters, the company told news agency Reuters.On August 3,…
Popular Twitch streamer LilyPichu has reached a new milestone after being revealed as the voice of D.Mon, one of Overwatch’s newest heroes. The streamer is known for her gaming, music, art, and variety content and has built a huge audience on Twitch. Now, she is adding voice acting to her growing list of skills. Overwatch…
NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Friday rejected criticism of India’s foreign funding law, saying the issue is an internal matter on which Parliament will take a decision.During a bi-weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said several countries, including the United States, regulate foreign funds and foreign financing.“Regarding the issue you are referring…
Inspired by the passing of his dog Wolfgang in 2012, Steve Greig embarked on a heartfelt mission to rescue senior dogs, offering them a nurturing environment for their remaining days. He now looks after a diverse group of elderly animals and showcases their journeys on Instagram, encouraging others to consider adopting older pets. His unwavering…
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has defended the company’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, dismissing antitrust lawsuits brought by 12 states and the Writers Guild as being less about competition and more about trust. Writing in an op-ed for The New York Times, Ellison said, “I believe this fight is not really about market…
Former Nestle CMD Suresh Narayanan in his new book, ‘Courage Under Fire’, writes that in a crisis people follow those they trust. For over four decades, Suresh Narayanan has navigated boardrooms, brand battles and one of India Inc‘s defining crises. In ‘Courage Under Fire’ (Penguin Random House India), the former Nestlé India chairman and managing…
A 22-year-old labourer was murdered with weapons in Coimbatore district early Thursday. COIMBATORE: A 22-year-old labourer was murdered with deadly weapons by two youths, including a teenager, at Sikkalampalayam in Coimbatore district in the early hours of Thursday. The suspects recorded themselves assaulting the labourer with a hammer and took a few photos, including their…