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A 50-year-old father and his two sons have been rescued after they were found adrift off the Thai island of Koh Samui, a local official told AFP on Saturday. They had spent more than 16 hours floating at sea after their jet ski capsized, local government official Amorn Chomchoey said. “We found the exhausted after swallowing a lot of seawater,” he told the news agency, adding “they were pale, especially the boys”. The family were checked in hospital after being rescued and were discharged shortly afterwards, Chomchoey told AFP. Source link
In 1958, Clipperton Island was a very different place from the huge seabird colony it would later become. The tiny Pacific atoll had once supported thousands of breeding birds, but decades of human occupation had left a heavy mark. Feral pigs, introduced when people settled on the island, had multiplied and were feeding on land crabs and disturbing nesting birds. When American ornithologist Kenneth Stager arrived, only about 650 Brown and Masked Boobies remained. He removed all 58 pigs from the island. The change that followed was gradual but striking. With the pigs gone, land crabs recovered, vegetation was kept…
Cristian Romero applauds fans after the match. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Atletico Madrid have signed Tottenham Hotspur captain Cristian Romero until June 2031 after five seasons in North London, the Spanish club said on Saturday (August 15, 2026).Financial details were not disclosed. British media reported Atletico paid around £34.2 million ($46.27 million) for the 28-year-old.Romero bid farewell to Spurs on Friday (August 14), saying he was leaving “with a heart full of memories and enormous pride for everything we lived and achieved together”.The centre back made 156 appearances and scored 13 goals for Spurs across all competitions, initially joining…
Scorpio (Oct 24 -Nov 22)Daily Prediction says,This is a constructive day, especially if you use the first half for visible responsibilities and the later hours for follow-ups, networking and practical gains. Early in the day, attention may come to your work, public role or a task that needs steady handling. You may feel watched a little more than usual, but that can work in your favour if you stay composed and professional. As the day progresses, the atmosphere becomes more supportive. Scorpio Horoscope TodayFriends, well-wishers, team members or an elder sibling may offer useful help, a recommendation or the right…
Aluminium foil on gas stoves: Why this popular kitchen hack is trending Scroll through kitchen hack videos online right now, and you’ll almost certainly come across someone lining their stovetop with aluminium foil, promising a mess-free burner and a quick wipe-clean routine instead of scrubbing baked-on grease for twenty minutes. It’s an easy, oddly satisfying hack to watch, and it’s genuinely taken off across social media and home-cooking forums over the past couple of years. But before you reach for the foil roll yourself, it’s worth understanding exactly what this trend does well, and where it can quietly turn into…
Srinagar, Aug 15: On the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu & Kashmir and the nation, reaffirming his commitment to democracy, unity, peace and progress.He reaffirms his commitment to democracy, unity, peace and progress, and to building a stronger and more prosperous Jammu & Kashmir.”May the spirit of freedom continue to inspire hope and a brighter future for all,” Office of CM wrote on X. Source link
To protect homebuyers, the Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA), Gurugram, has issued a public advisory cautioning buyers against purchasing or booking plots, flats, villas, apartments or other units in unregistered real estate projects.Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA), Gurugram, has issued a public advisory cautioning buyers against purchasing or booking plots, flats, villas, apartments or other units in unregistered real estate projects. (Photo for representational purposes only) (ChatGPT)The authority warned that such transactions can invite legal action and leave buyers without the regulatory protection available under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016.In its advisory on Aug 14,…
Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Saturday announced a slew of welfare measures for ex-servicemen and freedom fighters, including higher marriage assistance, pensions and financial aid, while pledging a corruption-free administration.Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces higher pensions and financial aid for freedom fighters and ex-servicemen during his maiden Independence Day address. (ANI)Unfurling the Tricolour at Fort St George to mark the 80th Independence Day celebrations here, Vijay said, “we are operating as a transparent, truthful and honest administration.”The chief minister announced that, considering the welfare of ex-servicemen who served selflessly for the motherland, marriage assistance for their two…
Abhijeet Dipke launched the ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign in Santuk Pimpri village CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday launched the ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign from his native village of Santuk Pimpri in Hingoli district, calling for a nationwide social audit of government schools in rural areas.In a video he posted as part of his first school audit, Dipke could be seen speaking to young girls and seeking their feedback on the school’s amenities. In the video, he listed no drinking water, no benches, dirty washrooms, broken windows and inadequate water supply as some of the…
Shubman Gill and Dhananjaya de Silva (Image credit: Sri Lanka Cricket) As India prepare to play their landmark 600th Test, the setting could hardly be more fitting. The first Test against Sri Lanka, beginning on Saturday, coincides with India’s 80th Independence Day and will be played at Galle International Stadium, itself celebrating a milestone by hosting its 50th Test. Nestled beside the Indian Ocean and overlooked by the iconic 17th-century Portuguese fort, Galle has long been Sri Lanka’s spin fortress.India, meanwhile, arrive seeking not just a series win but a revival of their fading Test fortunes after an inconsistent year…