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UK PM Keir Starmer Nominates Indian-Origin Krish Raval For Peerage
The Labour Party has nominated 30 peers in what is seen as an attempt to balance the numbers in the Lords, where the Tories have the most number of peers.
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'Amphibious Mouse' Among 27 New Species Discovered In Peru's Amazon
An "amphibious mouse" with partially webbed feet that eats aquatic insects was among 27 new species discovered during a 2022 expedition to Peru's Amazon, according to Conservation International.
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World's Oldest Crocodile Henry, Who Has Fathered 10,000 Babies, Celebrates 124th Birthday
Henry, the world's oldest crocodile, celebrated his 124th birthday on Monday at the Crocworld Conservation Centre in South Africa.
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US Teen Shooter's School Rejects Evolution, Cites God's Role In Governance
A small Christian school in Wisconsin, US, where a shooting earlier this week killed two people, is known for its deeply conservative stance, rejecting evolutionary science and asserting divine authority in governance, according to its statement.
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UK Peer Faces Suspension For Racist Remark Against Indian-Origin Colleague
A Conservative Party peer in the UK Parliament has been recommended for three-week suspension after the House of Lords Conduct Committee noted that she had been "offensive and insulting" in referring to an Indian-origin colleague as "Lord Poppadom".
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Indian-Origin MP Speaks Out Against Proposal To Ban First Cousin Marriages In UK
A proposed bill to ban marriages between first cousins has sparked a heated debate in the UK Parliament. The bill introduced by Conservative MP Richard Holden, aims to prohibit first-cousin marriages due to the risk of birth defects in children.
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Opinion | The Fall Of Damascus And Lessons In Liberalism For Delhi
The undermining of liberal values by liberals themselves, the ascent of conservative forces, the politics of exclusion, we have seen it all.
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Papua New Guinea To Return To UN Climate Talks With Focus On "Forest Conservation"
Papua New Guinea's prime minister promised Tuesday to return to UN climate summits after boycotting this year's talks, but called for safeguarding forests to be a bigger priority.
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With Donald Trump's Help, Conservative Podcasts Get A Boost In US
Conservative podcasters have enjoyed a popularity boost in the United States in recent months, thrusting them into an evolving media market that has been dominated by liberal political voices.
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Pregnant Great White Shark Killed in Queensland to Aid in Scientific Research
An 18-foot pregnant great white shark was killed on a Queensland drumline in August. This marks the largest white shark caught by the state’s Shark Control Program since its inception in 1962. While her death is a conservation setback, researchers are using samples from her body to study the species’ biology, reproductive patterns, and environm...
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Bird-Inspired RAVEN Robot Has Specialised Legs to Help it Jump Into Flight
Researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a bird-like robot named RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple ENvironments), designed to launch into flight using spring-loaded legs. This innovative design was inspired by the flight mechanics of crows, which use their legs to spring into the air, allowin...
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Reviled South Korean President Still Likely To Survive Impeachment
The conservative party of embattled South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a quandary: How do members distance themselves from an unpopular leader without handing a big win to their political opponents.
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Environmental Impact of ISS Deorbit in 2031 Raises Concerns on Oceans and Atmosphere
The International Space Station (ISS) is set for a controlled deorbit in 2031, with plans to disintegrate over the South Pacific's remote Point Nemo. While NASA’s approach aims to reduce risks, concerns have been raised about the environmental impacts. Researchers highlight potential effects on Earth’s upper atmosphere, which remain poorly unde...
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PM Modi Lauds Rise In Tiger Population, Addition Of 57th Reserve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the rise in the country's Tiger population over the years and hoped the big cats will continue to thrive as a result of the government's conservation efforts.
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International Cheetah Day 2024: All About The Fastest Land Animals
Renowned as the fastest land animal, the cheetah can accelerate to 70 mph in just three seconds, with strides spanning an impressive 21 feet at full speed.
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UK PM Keir Starmer Nominates Indian-Origin Krish Raval For Peerage
The Labour Party has nominated 30 peers in what is seen as an attempt to balance the numbers in the Lords, where the Tories have the most number of peers.
-
'Amphibious Mouse' Among 27 New Species Discovered In Peru's Amazon
An "amphibious mouse" with partially webbed feet that eats aquatic insects was among 27 new species discovered during a 2022 expedition to Peru's Amazon, according to Conservation International.
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World's Oldest Crocodile Henry, Who Has Fathered 10,000 Babies, Celebrates 124th Birthday
Henry, the world's oldest crocodile, celebrated his 124th birthday on Monday at the Crocworld Conservation Centre in South Africa.
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US Teen Shooter's School Rejects Evolution, Cites God's Role In Governance
A small Christian school in Wisconsin, US, where a shooting earlier this week killed two people, is known for its deeply conservative stance, rejecting evolutionary science and asserting divine authority in governance, according to its statement.
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UK Peer Faces Suspension For Racist Remark Against Indian-Origin Colleague
A Conservative Party peer in the UK Parliament has been recommended for three-week suspension after the House of Lords Conduct Committee noted that she had been "offensive and insulting" in referring to an Indian-origin colleague as "Lord Poppadom".
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Indian-Origin MP Speaks Out Against Proposal To Ban First Cousin Marriages In UK
A proposed bill to ban marriages between first cousins has sparked a heated debate in the UK Parliament. The bill introduced by Conservative MP Richard Holden, aims to prohibit first-cousin marriages due to the risk of birth defects in children.
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Opinion | The Fall Of Damascus And Lessons In Liberalism For Delhi
The undermining of liberal values by liberals themselves, the ascent of conservative forces, the politics of exclusion, we have seen it all.
-
Papua New Guinea To Return To UN Climate Talks With Focus On "Forest Conservation"
Papua New Guinea's prime minister promised Tuesday to return to UN climate summits after boycotting this year's talks, but called for safeguarding forests to be a bigger priority.
-
With Donald Trump's Help, Conservative Podcasts Get A Boost In US
Conservative podcasters have enjoyed a popularity boost in the United States in recent months, thrusting them into an evolving media market that has been dominated by liberal political voices.
-
Pregnant Great White Shark Killed in Queensland to Aid in Scientific Research
An 18-foot pregnant great white shark was killed on a Queensland drumline in August. This marks the largest white shark caught by the state’s Shark Control Program since its inception in 1962. While her death is a conservation setback, researchers are using samples from her body to study the species’ biology, reproductive patterns, and environm...
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Bird-Inspired RAVEN Robot Has Specialised Legs to Help it Jump Into Flight
Researchers at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a bird-like robot named RAVEN (Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple ENvironments), designed to launch into flight using spring-loaded legs. This innovative design was inspired by the flight mechanics of crows, which use their legs to spring into the air, allowin...
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Reviled South Korean President Still Likely To Survive Impeachment
The conservative party of embattled South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a quandary: How do members distance themselves from an unpopular leader without handing a big win to their political opponents.
-
Environmental Impact of ISS Deorbit in 2031 Raises Concerns on Oceans and Atmosphere
The International Space Station (ISS) is set for a controlled deorbit in 2031, with plans to disintegrate over the South Pacific's remote Point Nemo. While NASA’s approach aims to reduce risks, concerns have been raised about the environmental impacts. Researchers highlight potential effects on Earth’s upper atmosphere, which remain poorly unde...
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PM Modi Lauds Rise In Tiger Population, Addition Of 57th Reserve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the rise in the country's Tiger population over the years and hoped the big cats will continue to thrive as a result of the government's conservation efforts.
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International Cheetah Day 2024: All About The Fastest Land Animals
Renowned as the fastest land animal, the cheetah can accelerate to 70 mph in just three seconds, with strides spanning an impressive 21 feet at full speed.
