Chernobyl: From Nuclear Disaster to Thriving Wildlife Sanctuary |

From nuclear wasteland to wildlife sanctuary: Chernobyl’s unexpected rebirth Forty years after the world’s worst civilian nuclear accident, a thriving wildlife sanctuary has emerged in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ), with wolves, foxes, lynx, elk, wild boar, brown bears and European bison now flourishing despite continuing radiation.The 1986 disaster released a radioactive cloud across Europe…

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IPL 2026: Lungi Ngidi’s first words after horrific injury in DC vs PBKS clash | Cricket News

Lungi Ngidi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Lungi Ngidi has finally broken his silence after suffering a frightening injury during the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, assuring fans that he is recovering well.The South African pacer took to Instagram to thank supporters for their concern and…

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IPL 2026: Urvil Patel makes it to XI as Gill wins toss, Gujarat Titans put CSK in to bat | Cricket News

CSK vs GT in Chennai (Image: IPL) Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to field against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at Chepauk, with both captains expecting a competitive surface.GT skipper Shubman Gill backed the decision to chase, citing decent batting conditions. “Looks like a good wicket. There’s a bit of…

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Market recap: Rs 2 lakh crore wiped out from 7 of top-10 firms; TCS biggest laggard

Dalal Street ended the week in red, dragging down the valuations of several heavyweight companies, erasing more than Rs 2 lakh crore from seven of India’s ten most-valued firms. Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries accounted for the largest share of this decline as the broader market remained under pressure.The slide in stock prices mirrored…

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‘This is not evolution’: Badminton coach Vimal Kumar blasts BWF over 3×15 scoring change | Badminton News

NEW DELHI: Former India coach Vimal Kumar has strongly criticised the Badminton World Federation’s decision to introduce a new scoring system, saying it could harm the sport rather than improve it.The BWF recently approved a 3×15 format, replacing the long-standing 21-point system, with the change set to come into effect from January 2027. ‘This is…

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‘Plays like gully cricket’: Mohammed Kaif in awe of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s blazing century | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has heaped rich praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his breathtaking century for Rajasthan Royals against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026.The 15-year-old lit up the Sawai Mansingh Stadium with a sensational 103 off just 37 balls, smashing 12 sixes and five fours in…

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IPL 2026: ‘We’ve got some work to do’ – Ricky Ponting flags concerns despite unbeaten Punjab Kings run | Cricket News

Ricky Ponting in the middle (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings pulled off a historic run chase against Delhi Capitals, and head coach Ricky Ponting made it clear that skipper Shreyas Iyer was at the heart of the victory. Chasing a massive 265, Punjab showed belief throughout, with Iyer calmly guiding the team home with…

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Nitya Pandey books Asian boxing berth, Bihar girl eyes dream for differently-abled parents | Boxing News

Nitya Pandey (Special Arrangements) Nitya Pandey’s parents are both differently abled.Her father, Birendra Kumar, a retired govt school teacher, suffered a head injury in his youth after a fall and underwent surgery, which left his right arm and leg impaired. Her mother, meanwhile, has had a physical disability affecting one of her legs since birth….

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IPL 2026: R Ashwin rallies behind Karun Nair after costly drops, says ‘I’m not making excuses’ | Cricket News

R Ashwin backs Karun Nair after costly drops (Image: Screengrab) Punjab Kings pulled off the highest successful run chase in IPL history, hunting down 265 against Delhi Capitals in Delhi. But for Karun Nair, it was a night of missed opportunities and visible heartbreak. Nair endured a difficult outing in the field, dropping Shreyas Iyer…

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