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DIY: 5 creative bird feeders you can make from things you already have at home There’s a particular kind of satisfaction in watching a sparrow or sunbird discover a feeder made entirely from things that were headed for the bin, an old muffin tray, a chipped colander, a wine bottle nobody got around to recycling. The trick to keeping these projects genuinely interesting is looking past the usual suspects, since most households have far more feeder-worthy items tucked away than they realise. Here are five creative builds that go beyond the obvious, using kitchen and garden items you’ve probably got…
Ganderbal, Aug 15: Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) celebrated the 80th Independence Day with enthusiasm, with Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, hoisting the National Flag at the Tulmulla Campus here on Saturday.Registrar, Finance Officer, Controller of Examinations, Deans of Schools, Heads and Coordinators of Departments, Librarian, Dean Students’ Welfare, faculty members, statutory officers, administrative staff, research scholars and students were present on the occasion. The University’s Security Wing and students of the Department of Physical Education presented an impressive march past, adding solemnity and grandeur to the celebrations.The flag hoisting ceremony was followed by an inspiring address by Vice-Chancellor, Prof.…
An Indian watchman working at a school in the UAE has won a Dh100,000 (around ₹26 lakh) jackpot in the latest Big Ticket draw. The 44-year-old man from Kerala has been living in the UAE for 17 years and has been participating in the lottery with friends for the past 4 years.Saidalavi Kariodan Varichalil works as a school watchman in UAE. (Unsplash/Representational image)According to a report by Gulf News, Saidalavi Kariodan Varichalil won the prize in Big Ticket’s Series 289. His winning ticket was randomly picked by his friend Anub, making the win an unexpected surprise for both of them.Saidalavi,…
Murky floodwaters swallowed streets and surrounded homes in Indiana, US At least six people, including a 4-year-old kid, died after powerful storms and flooding swept across Indiana, state officials said on Saturday. Emergency crews used boats to rescue residents from rising waters in Indianapolis.Flooding was particularly severe along the White River in Indianapolis. Footages showed water covering streets and surrounding homes in the Ravenwood neighbourhood, where residents used kayaks and rowboats to move through flooded areas.The Indiana State Emergency Operations Center said the toll also included three women and two men. Two deaths were reported in Delaware County and one…
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has accused senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi of insulting the national song Vande Mataram and demanded that they apologise to the country.The ruling BJP has alleged that Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge showed “utter disrespect” towards Vande Mataram when it was being sung at the party’s Independence Day event on Saturday.Several BJP leaders also accused Sonia Gandhi of objecting to the singing of the full version of Vande Mataram at the event, a charge that the Congress denied.Yadav alleged that the singing of Vande Mataram was…
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met 86 interns from 24 partner companies of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) to hear about their career aspirations, and experience during the programme.Finance and corporate affairs minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the PM Internship Scheme has been designed to narrow the gap between the skill sets that industry wants and what eligible job seekers offer.During consultations for the scheme, senior industry representatives had flagged that they were not getting adequate skilled workers despite hiring requirements across sectors, the minister said, addressing some of the scheme’s beneficiaries at an…
‘Somebody’s opinion will not be my personality’_ Yash addresses Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘Mr Showoff’. Yash has revisited the controversy surrounding a comment made by Rashmika Mandanna in 2017. The actor discussed the incident during his appearance on Rajat Sharma’s ‘Aap Ki Adalat’.The subject came up as Yash spoke about his career and his upcoming movie ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups’. The actor did not appear interested in reopening the old episode. Instead, he explained how he viewed the incident and why he chose not to let another person’s opinion affect him.For the unversed, the controversy dates back to a television interaction…
A U.S. official, quoted by the newspaper, said that not all Reapers were shot down, some crashed due to a failure of the communication link. File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: AP The U.S. lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper surveillance and strike drones during the war with Iran, The Washington Post reported on Thursday (Auggust 13, 2026) quoting unnamed officials.According to the Post, the number of drones lost constitutes roughly 25% of the U.S. military fleet, potentially costing the taxpayer more than ₹1.3 billion.A U.S. official, quoted by the newspaper, said that not all Reapers were…
File photo: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with Russian President Vladimir Putin (Picture credit: Reuters) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed Pyongyang’s close ties with Russia, telling President Vladimir Putin that he is proud of the relationship between the two countries as North Korea marked the anniversary of its liberation from Japanese colonial rule.Kim’s message came in response to a congratulatory letter from Putin marking the 81st anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II.The exchange underscored the growing strategic partnership between Pyongyang and Moscow, which has deepened significantly since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine…
Devdutt Padikkal played a pitch-perfect knock in the first innings of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, bringing up his maiden century in the format and bolstering India’s position in the crucial tie. The left-handed batter from Karnataka displayed ample elegance, mixing caution with aggression, throwing the Sri Lanka bowlers off their line and length, especially the spinners Prabath Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha. The 26-year-old entered the contest on the back of a ton in the warm-up match against SLC XI and made full use of his rich vein of form.Galle: India’s Devdutt Padikkal celebrates his century. (PTI)Had Sai Sudharsan…