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Death Valley, in California, is among the hottest areas worldwide, and temperature levels during summer often surpass 120ºF. In most plants, this high temperature would be catastrophic, but in Tidestromia oblongifolia, commonly referred to as Arizona honeysweet, this high temperature, coupled with an accelerated growth rate, flourishes. Through research, it has been confirmed that this…
Passport is among the most important documents required to travel overseas. Also the strength of a passport is crucial in determining how freely citizens can travel globally. Every year, the Henley Passport Index, releases its report of the powerful and strongest passports. The 2026 Henley Passport Index report is out and it shows diplomatic shift,…
For a long time, the idea of giant animals has mostly been tied to dinosaurs on land. Oceans feel different, quieter, even though they hide their own deep history. Fossils occasionally hint at creatures that once filled warm seas in ways that are hard to picture now. One such animal comes from scattered bones rather…
Passports are often treated as background documents, noticed only at airports or borders. Yet their strength shapes how easily people can move across the world. Global passport rankings measure this strength by counting how many destinations can be entered without arranging a visa in advance. These include visa-free access, a visa on arrival, and electronic…
Bill Gates has started putting in place the first major steps toward closing the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the world’s most-influential philanthropic organisations. The foundation recently announced that it will spend a record $9 billion in 2026, its highest annual budget so far, while also preparing to cut up to 500 staff…
President of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Kalyan Chaubey (PTI Photo/Karma Bhutia) NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has “taken references” from the world’s top leagues in Spain, Germany, and England, while drawing its roadmap for the next 21 years, including establishing an all-powerful governing council and a management committee.As part of…
Wood Buffalo National Park, in Canada, which spans northern Alberta and parts of the Northwest Territories, contains the largest beaver dam ever recorded. The structure lies deep within the park, far from roads, towns, or marked trails, making it largely inaccessible by foot. Its size is so vast that it is visible in satellite images…
Google co-founder Sergey Brin, 52, has become the world’s third richest person. According to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires List, Brin’s net worth grew by $4.9 billion to $255.6 billion, ranking him behind another Google co-founder Larry Page and Tesla’s Elon Musk with $277 billion and $725.3 billion, respectively. With this, Brin has surpassed Amazon founder Jeff…
Keibul Lamjao National Park, located in Manipur’s Loktak Lake, holds a distinction unmatched anywhere else in the world. It is the only national park that rests entirely on floating vegetation, rather than fixed land. The park is formed on phumdis, thick natural mats of soil and plant matter that rise and sink with changing water…
For the 2026 Golden Globes, winners and presenters receive a nearly USD 1 million gift bag, curated by Robb Report. This extravagant package includes luxury travel, high-tech beauty and wellness experiences, and rare spirits, allowing recipients to custom-build their ultimate lifestyle. The collection emphasizes ultra-elite living and unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Move over trophies – this…
