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How Aotearoa’s communities and science are keeping some of the world’s rarest species alive

New Zealand’s endemic animals — from the flightless kiwi and the nocturnal kākāpō to glow worms and little blue penguins — face threats that are largely the result of species introduced in the 19th and 20th centuries. Māori communities, scientists and a network of conservation groups are using island sanctuaries, pest control and breeding programmes ... Voir l'article

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Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir now streams morning aarti live — what it means for India’s tech and religious economy

The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is now offering a daily live stream of its morning aarti, the Times of India reports. For international readers, this is another example of how India’s religious sites are adopting digital tools to reach devotees globally — and how that adoption interacts with the country’s media, cloud and tourism ecosystems. ... Voir l'article

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Arshdeep Singh backs Bhuvneshwar Kumar over Mohammed Shami; Jasprit Bumrah left out of his ideal pace attack

Punjab Kings fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has publicly named the four-man pace battery he would pick for India, placing Bhuvneshwar Kumar ahead of Mohammed Shami and omitting Jasprit Bumrah. The preference reflects tactical thinking about match situations and format-specific roles rather than an official selection. What Arshdeep said and where it came from The comments ... Voir l'article

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From Red Bari to Skinny Mo’s: Kolkata’s heritage buildings come back to life

Kolkata’s once-neglected colonial and bourgeois houses are being repurposed as cafés, bars and cultural venues by a new wave of local entrepreneurs. The trend shows how “adaptive reuse” — restoring and retasking old buildings rather than demolishing them — is reshaping the city’s visitor experience and offering a model for heritage cities across India. What ... Voir l'article

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