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In 2003, China planted small islands of native trees along a degraded river; 20 years later they held only 19–30% of an intact forest’s diversity and biomass

Tropical forests have been heavily degraded because of human activities. (Representational photo) Planting trees across vast areas may not be the only way to restore damaged tropical forests, according to a new study. Instead, small patches of native trees can gradually help degraded forests recover.The study was carried out by Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG)…

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In 2007, Charlize Theron launched an outreach project for African youth to battle health issues, provide AIDS prevention education, and more; years later, it has helped more than 4 million youths in the region |

​In 2007, Charlize Theron launched an outreach project for African youth to battle health issues, provide AIDS prevention education, and more; years later, it has helped more than 4 million youths in the region Beloved icon Charlize Theron, who was born in Benoni, South Africa, and later raised on a family farm just outside the…

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cci recruitment 2026 notification released for 148 posts

CCI Recruitment 2026 notification released for 148 posts; applications begin July 9

CCI Recruitment 2026 notification released for 148 posts; online applications begin from July 9 across India CCI Recruitment 2026: The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has issued the Recruitment 2026 notification for 148 vacancies across multiple posts. The recruitment drive covers Assistant Manager, Management Trainee, Junior Commercial Executive and Junior Assistant positions. Online applications will…

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Why is stock market up today? Sensex rises over 1,000 points; Nifty50 above 23,700 – top reasons for rally

The government is evaluating a proposal to substantially reduce taxes on bond investments made by foreign investors. (AI image) Stock market rally today: Sensex and Nifty50 rallied strongly in trade on Thursday as firm global cues and possible steps to stem rupee’s fall boosted confidence. Both benchmarks rose over 1%, even as global and domestic…

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Africa’s richest man picks Indian PSU for $450 million refinery contract in Kenya

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, has hired an Indian firm to oversee the construction of his next big project, a $16 billion refinery in Kenya.Engineers India Ltd (EIL), with a majority stake owned by the state, has signed a $450 million deal with Dangote to oversee the construction of the 700,000-barrels-per-day greenfield refinery and petrochemical…

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Bharathiraja’s long-delayed ‘Kuttra Parambarai’ to be adapted as Rs 50 crore web series starring Sathyaraj and directed by Sasikumar – Report |

Late legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja’s long-cherished dream project, the screen adaptation of Vela Ramamoorthy’s acclaimed novel ‘Kuttra Parambarai’, is finally being revived on a grand scale. Previously stalled due to prolonged rights controversies and copyright debates, the story is now being reimagined as a Rs 50-crore web series directed by Sasikumar. Featuring a screenplay penned by…

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Who controls Canada cricket? Lawrence Bishnoi gang calling shots through threats and influence | Cricket News

Lawrence Bishnoi and Dilpreet Bajwa Canadian cricket has been rocked by allegations that run from threats, selection pressure to match fixing, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang at the centre of a CBC investigation.Dilpreet Bajwa, who led the Canadian team in the recently held ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, is under…

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