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Bipasha Basu says muscular women weren’t acceptable as actresses when she started out, months after Mrunal Thakur’s comment on her muscles from an old interview went viral |

Bipasha Basu has often been associated with her athletic physique, but her fitness journey also played a role in challenging the beauty standards that dominated Bollywood in the early 2000s. At a time when female actors were largely expected to have petite frames and delicate features, Bipasha stood apart with her tall, muscular build and…

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In 2021, a North Yorkshire estate began restoring 2,500 acres of intensively farmed land; four years later, 330,000 trees and 1,700+ species mark its comeback

Nature recovery at Broughton Sanctuary Four years after moving 2,500 acres of North Yorkshire farmland away from intensive farming, conservation teams at Broughton Sanctuary have recorded more than 1,700 species and planted 330,000 trees across the estate. According to the Broughton Sanctuary State of Nature Recovery Report, published in December 2025, 80 per cent of…

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R Madhavan doesn’t believe in being a cosmetic father for son Vedaant: ‘My profession doesn’t allow me, but if you ever need me..’ |

R Madhavan has never presented parenting as a matter of simply being around his son all the time. The actor, who has often spoken about his relationship with Vedaant Madhavan, believes being a good father has more to do with giving a child confidence, values and the freedom to form his own opinions. His approach,…

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In 1970, Neil Young bought a California ranch for $350,000; its caretaker later inspired his famous ‘Old Man’ song | World News

Neil Young in concert November 9, 1976, in Austin, Texas. Image Credit: Mark Estabrook/Wikipedia In 1970, Neil Young made a life-changing purchase that would soon become part of rock music history. At a time when his career was gathering momentum the Canadian singer-songwriter spent $350,000 on a sprawling ranch in Northern California. The property, later…

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In 1918, three Indiana brothers opened a bicycle and tire shop; 108 years later, the same family still runs it, with six employees retiring after 40+ years and tenures reaching 50 years

An Indiana tyre and bicycle business started by three brothers in 1918 is still operating under the same family ownership 108 years later. The business has also built an unusually loyal workforce, with several employees staying for more than four decades. A report published by local news outlet The Addison Times highlights the business’s long…

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‘I apologise’: Bengal CM Adhikari after govt ad sparks row over ‘distorted’ Durga image | India News

“First of all, as the chief minister of the state, I apologise,” CM Suvendu said. NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday apologised over a government advertisement that showed Goddess Durga with 11 arms instead of the traditional 10, saying those responsible had been cautioned and promising greater care in future.The advertisement…

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Argentina planted eucalyptus across grassland; scientists found the trees were pulling groundwater down by more than half a metre | World News

Eucalyptus camaldulensis. Image Credit: Par Margaret Donald/Wikipedia A stand of eucalyptus trees planted in Argentina’s vast ‘Pampas grasslands’ was found to be reshaping the water beneath its roots. A study titled ‘Hydrological consequences of Eucalyptus afforestation in the Argentine Pampas’ examined how a 40-hectare plantation of ‘Eucalyptus camaldulensis’ affected local groundwater compared with the surrounding…

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‘Work day and night’: SC rejects Aravalli panel’s extension plea; CJI says it’s waiting for his retirement | India News

The panel had asked for 6-month extension to submit report. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to give the expert panel examining the definition and protection of the Aravalli Hills another six months to submit its final report, telling it to “work day and night” and complete the exercise by November 30.A bench…

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