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Adventurous rock climbers in Italy's Umbria-Marche Apennines stumbled upon an extraordinary prehistoric discovery: fossilized tracks of ancient sea turtles fleeing an underwater earthquake. These remarkable grooves, preserved for eighty million years within the Scaglia Rossa Formation, were created as the turtles slid across the seabed, later buried by a massive sediment shift.

Two Indian climbers, Arun Kumar Tiwari and Sandeep Are, tragically died while descending Mount Everest after successfully reaching the summit. Tiwari succumbed to exhaustion near the Hillary Step, while Are developed snow blindness and High Altitude Cerebral Edema. Both had trained with Hyderabad-based Boots and Crampons.

Civic body supplies only 372 MLD, while city’s demand sits at 419 MLD

As the Amarnath Yatra prepares to commence on July 3, 2026, the pilgrimage to a sacred ice lingam at 12,000 feet draws tens of thousands. This challenging trek through the Himalayas is more than a destination; it's a transformative journey of self-discovery and resilience. The ancient site, with its inexplicable ice formation, continues to mystify and inspire pilgrims.

A viral video showcases a gigantic Indian rock python effortlessly climbing a tree, surprising viewers with its unique technique. The enormous snake wraps its body around the trunk, demonstrating remarkable strength and adaptability. This fascinating yet frightening display highlights reptiles' incredible climbing skills and their ability to thrive in diverse environments.

Explorers found an ancient marsupial lion skeleton in a Nullarbor Plain cave. This discovery offers a unique look at extinct life. The cave's stable environment preserved the fossil for millions of years. Researchers are studying the skeleton to understand the predator's strength and hunting abilities. This find reveals a hidden world beneath the desert surface.

Hill stations are experiencing unprecedented heatwaves, with Ooty and Yercaud recording significantly higher temperatures. Global warming, erratic rainfall, and a surge in tourism are straining these fragile ecosystems. Rising temperatures are altering ecosystems, accelerating pest cycles, and leading to severe traffic congestion and pollution from vehicular emissions.

Hamlets In Rain-Abundant Bhimashankar And Junnar Struggle In A Harsh Summer

Originally a spiritual Indian game called Moksha Patam, Snakes and Ladders taught morality, karma, and liberation. Ladders represented virtues, while snakes symbolized vices, with the ultimate goal of reaching Moksha. British colonialists later adapted it, removing spiritual elements and balancing snakes and ladders.

Over the years, Salman Khan has established himself as one of Bollywood’s biggest action stars, pulling off everything from gravity-defying jumps to intense combat scenes on screen. While audiences often cheer for these larger-than-life moments in theatres, the actor recently revealed that some of these sequences came dangerously close to turning into real-life accidents.

Virat Kohli showcased his enduring competitive spirit with a masterful unbeaten 105 off 60 balls, powering Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket victory. The chase master's composed yet ruthless innings, his ninth IPL century, highlighted his ability to perform under pressure and his unwavering love for batting.

A remarkable kea parrot named Bruce, born without an upper beak, has defied expectations in New Zealand. Rescued and thriving, Bruce has become an alpha, dominating his flock through an ingenious 'beak jousting' technique. His unique adaptation showcases incredible intelligence and resilience, proving that challenges can foster extraordinary survival skills.

Jen Rapp opened up about the tragic 2015 death of Dean Potter during HBO’s The Dark Wizard. She recalled watching Potter and Graham Hunt’s final wingsuit jump at Yosemite National Park before both men crashed and died while attempting to clear the Notch at Taft Point.