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A rotating ‘garbage island’ spreads over 1.6 million sq km in the Pacific: Plastic averages 50 kilograms per square kilometre, and 75 to 86% of the debris comes from fishing gear

A floating and rotating ‘garbage island’ of an estimated area of 1.6 million square kilometres lies between Hawaii and California, according to a scientific estimate published in 2018. The area of the island is said to be larger than Para and nearly three times the size of metropolitan France. What exists here is a plastic…

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Kate Winslet Quotes: Quote of the day by Kate Winslet: ‘Worth is about owning your right to be you…feeling brave enough to believe that you are worth it,’ powerful life lesson by ‘Titanic’ star on the importance of embracing your true self | English Movie News

Quote of the day by Kate Winslet: ‘Worth is about owning your right to be you…feeling brave enough to believe that you are worth it,’ the ‘Titanic’ star’s lesson on being true to yourself and loving yourself for who you are With decades of experience, Academy Award winner Kate Winslet is best known for her…

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Meet Tina Jin, the 15-year-old Massachusetts student who turned animal bones into a new material for cleaning polluted water |

A 15-year-old Massachusetts student is exploring an unusual way to make polluted water cleaner: using discarded animal bones. Tina Jin, a student at Phillips Academy in Andover, developed a filtration system that uses ground cow, lamb or pig bones arranged in multiple layers to target different contaminants in water. Her research focuses on places where…

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Nick Jonas recalls ‘Frozen’ audition; says he “bombed” Kristoff role; singer jokes Jonathan Groff was better cast |

Nick Jonas has revisited an audition that could have changed his connection with one of Disney’s biggest animated franchises. The singer and actor revealed that he once tried out for the role of Kristoff in ‘Frozen’.Nick Jonas discussed the experience during an episode of his Hey Jonas Podcast. He spoke with Kristen Bell, Josh Gad…

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Soha Ali Khan calls the world ‘different and scarier place’ and why she stopped sharing daughter Inaaya’s photos online: ‘Even posting things about you when you’re too young should have informed consent’ |

Soha Ali Khan has spoken about her decision to reduce the number of photographs she shares of her daughter, Inaaya, on social media. The actor said the change stems from concerns about privacy and how images can be used online. Soha and her husband, actor Kunal Kemmu, were previously more comfortable sharing pictures of Inaaya,…

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    Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Gold edges higher as yields ease, markets await fed minutes amid Iran tensions

    11:00 (IST) Aug 19 Gold eyes $4,400 break, Brent may head towards $80 Gold’s bias remains positive, but a sustained break above $4,400 an ounce is needed for further gains, while renewed energy inflation or higher yields could trigger consolidation. Brent crude could eventually decline towards $80 per barrel due to sustained Gulf exports and…

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    Rajshri Deshpande opens up on how breast cancer diagnosis was a ‘wake up call’: ‘I’m glad that God and my parents’ love gave me another chance to live, I want to do more’ |

    Rajshri Deshpande (Image Credits Instagram) Rajshri Deshpande has described her breast cancer diagnosis as a turning point that made her reassess the way she looked after herself. The actor, who was diagnosed with Grade 1 breast cancer in March, said the experience encouraged her to prioritise self-love and address the mental strain she had accumulated…

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    Gold price prediction today: Will gold rise in the near-term? Check August 19, 2026 outlook

    ETF inflows, central-bank buying and softer US data are keeping the medium-term setup constructive. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing positive momentum, and while volatile, the near-term outlook remains optimistic, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.Gold gained around 0.7% last week and extended the…

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