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T’puram: Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium, which has been bringing the wonders of the underwater world closer to the public, has entered its 30th year. Operated by Vizhinjam Regional Centre of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), the aquarium houses a diverse collection of marine life.Established in 1996, Sagarika has grown into a prominent centre for marine research, education and conservation. More than 80 species of marine organisms, including several rare varieties, are housed at the aquarium.Ornamental fishes are among the major attractions, while visitors can also see sharks, rays, crabs, shrimps, sea anemones, seaweeds and sea urchins. The aquarium…

Kolkata: Even while refusing an interim stay on assembly speaker Rathindra Bose’s June 3 decision to appoint Trinamool rebel camp neta Ritabrata Banerjee as the leader of opposition, the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday said the appointment will be a provisional decision valid for only two months till a single bench disposes Mamata Banerjee-loyalist MLA Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay’s appeal against the appointment. The refusal to grant the stay was to prevent “disruption” in the assembly, the court said.An HC division bench of justices Shampa Sarkar and Ajay Kumar Gupta said in the judgment: “In order to prevent any disruption or disorderliness…

In 1999, Al and Diane Johnson thought they had finally found the place where they could build a home and settle down. They had bought 828 acres on Texas’ Lamar Peninsula, a broad stretch of marsh, grassland and live oak woodland near Rockport. Then they noticed two very large birds walking across their newly acquired land. They were whooping cranes, one of North America’s most endangered birds, and at the time only around 180 were believed to remain in the wild. The discovery left the couple unsure what it might mean for their plans, but it also changed the way…

A decade on, all but one – Lily Owsley – of that golden team has retired from playing internationally.Team GB would go on to win bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, but from Paris in 2024 they left empty-handed, the first Games since 2008 the British women’s squad had not won an Olympic medal.Since 2021, GB or England – as they play outside the Olympics and FIH Pro League – have not won a medal at a major tournament, with the exception of Commonwealth gold in 2022.In the annual Pro League, they have not finished higher than seventh – in a…

Representative Image of engineered mesh capturing fog droplets on Mount Boutmezguida for water collection (AI-generated image) High on Mount Boutmezguida in southwest Morocco, more than 4,000 feet above sea level, rows of black mesh stand directly in the path of Atlantic fog rolling through the Anti-Atlas Mountains. As the fog passes through the mesh, tiny droplets collect on the fibres, run downward and are gathered before being stored and carried through pipes to homes in nearby communities. The project is operated by Dar Si Hmad, a Moroccan nonprofit whose work with fog harvesting began in 2006, initially through a pilot…

Rajat Patidar guided Central Zone to Duleep Trophy triumph last season. | Photo Credit: File photo: K. MURALI KUMAR The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here and the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai are learnt to be in the reckoning to host the Duleep Trophy final from Sept. 6 to 10.Originally scheduled to be held behind closed doors at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) herein the outskirts of Bengaluru, the BCCI is understood to have explored the possibility of playing at least the final in front of an audience.The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has expressed its readiness to host the marquee…

Go a little quietly today, Taurus. The Moon sits in a sensitive zone, and Saturn’s pressure can make small worries feel larger than they are, especially if you’re already tired.Health may feel off from the start. Maybe you wake heavy-headed, maybe your stomach isn’t settled, or maybe energy just doesn’t rise properly. Don’t force brightness. Keep your plans close to your chest as well. Secret rivals or jealous eyes may be active, and loose talk could hand them exactly what they need. Even in casual office chatter, say less. Not everyone asking questions is on your side.Love and Relationship:Today isn’t…

On humid days, clothes may hang for hours and still feel cold and damp. The problem is not always the temperature. The fabric needs to release its moisture before it can dry. High humidity slows this evaporation. It is noted that clothes can sometimes dry faster on a cold, dry day than on a warm, humid one. Sunlight and wind can also make a big difference. It is also recommended to remove as much water as possible before drying and give clothes enough room for air to move around them. The best results often come from small changes rather than…

New Delhi, The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday approved US-based General Atlantic’s proposal to acquire an additional stake in insurtech firm Acko Technology & Services Pvt Ltd.Private equity firm General Atlantic is acquiring additional shares in Acko Tech through its affiliate General Atlantic Singapore ACK Pte Ltd.The proposed combination involves the acquisition of additional shareholding of Acko Technology & Services Pvt Ltd by General Atlantic Singapore ACK Pte Ltd on a fully diluted basis, crossing the threshold of 25 per cent pursuant to Acko Tech’s rights issue, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said in a release.General Atlantic…

Srinagar, Aug 18: The Urban Local Bodies (ULB) Department Kashmir has been functioning without a regular Director for the past 20 days, causing inconvenience to people and affecting the disposal of important matters at the department level.The key post of Director fell vacant following the retirement of the incumbent on July 31, 2026. However, no regular appointment has been made so far, leaving the department without a full-time head.Locals and visitors said the absence of a regular Director has affected the day-to-day functioning of the department, with several files and official matters reportedly awaiting necessary approvals and signatures.The situation is…