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Fewer flamingos flock to East African lakes – a warning sign that all is not well below the surface
The rising water levels of these salty and highly-alkaline ‘soda lakes’ is decimating the cyanobacteria that lesser flamingos have evolved to eat.
Aidan Byrne, The Conversation
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
Avani Dias said she was told by a foreign ministry official that her reporting on a Sikh separatist’s killing ‘crossed a line’.
Scroll Staff
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Maldives parliamentary polls: Pro-China Mohamed Muizzu’s party wins over two-thirds majority
The Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party, led by India-leaning former President Ibrahim Solih, managed to win just 15 seats in the 93-member House.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Ramachandra Guha: Why 2024 is India’s most important election since 1977
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Rights group PUCL seeks disqualification of PM Narendra Modi for hate speech in Rajasthan
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‘The Kerala Story’: Why did Catholics re-release a Hindutva movie days before polling?
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The cost of justice: A legal clause that stopped Hugh Grant from taking his case to trial
The actor had to instead accept a settlement in his privacy lawsuit against the publishers of ‘The Sun’.
Megan Shirley, The Conversation
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Dubai: How a high-altitude jet stream, not cloud seeding, created a storm ‘the size of France’
Cloud seeding could not have led to the formation of that a huge thunderstorm that led to excessive rainfall and flooding in Dubai.
Richard Washington, The Conversation
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
A group of 353 ballerinas held the pose simultaneously for one minute to beat the previous Guinness world record set in 2019 by 306 dancers.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
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Singapore authorities recall Everest Fish Curry Masala imported from India, allege pesticide content
The regulator said that the product contained high levels of ethylene oxide that could create health issues on long-term exposure.
Scroll Staff
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Eco India, Episode 258: Is repurposing waste saving the environment from further degradation?
Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow.
Scroll Staff
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Elon Musk postpones India trip because of ‘very heavy Tesla obligations’
The businessman, however, said he looks forward to visiting the country later this year.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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In Switzerland, the ‘no-blame’ approach brings bullies and bullied students together
Punishing the perpetrators tends to worsen the bullying for the victim. Encouraging an open discussion instead helps change the social dynamic.
Michaela Haas, The Human Journalism Network
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
The authorities issued a tsunami alert after a series of volcanic eruptions forced the evacuation of residents and the closing of the airport in Manado.
Scroll Staff
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Indian embassy advises citizens to reschedule non-essential travel to Dubai amid floods
The United Arab Emirates experienced its heaviest rainfall in 75 years on Tuesday, disrupting operations at the world’s busiest international airport.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification
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Table Tennis: Sreeja Akula overtakes Manika Batra as India’s highest ranked women’s singles paddler
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IPL 2024: Sandeep Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal lead Rajasthan Royals to dominant win over Mumbai Indians
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Squash: Saurav Ghosal announces retirement from professional circuit