A Belgian farmer says he has not irrigated outdoor crops for 26 years; dig just 5 to 10 cm below the dry-looking surface and the soil is still moist

At first glance, the fields of Belgian farmer Diederik Steyaert look like they are struggling with drought. The top layer of soil appears dry, the weather is hot and there is little sign that the crops have been receiving extra water. But dig just a few centimetres beneath the surface and the picture changes. The…

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Pratibha Mukherjee: Kharaj Mukherjee and wife Pratibha Mukherjee stranded in Nepal amid floods; son Tamaghna assures they are safe | Bengali Movie News

Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee, wife stranded in flood-hit Nepal; son shares update. Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee and his wife Pratibha Mukherjee are currently stranded in Nepal after heavy rains and flash floods disrupted their shoot and travel plans.The couple, who were in Pokhara for work, are safe, but have been unable to return home as…

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Nepal Floods: Udit Narayan Jha REACTS to Nepal floods; singer wants to help relief efforts: ‘Seeing this level of destruction just makes me feel like crying’: | Hindi Movie News

Singer Udit Narayan Jha has spoken about the devastation caused by the floods in Nepal. The singer’s family connection to the country has made the situation especially difficult for him. He said the extent of the destruction has left him deeply distressed. The disaster followed a major glacial collapse in the Himalayan border region of…

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Kangana Ranaut celebrates Raksha Bandhan in a saree with teeka, aarti thali and traditional rituals after criticising Kriti Sanon’s ad and her outfit: PICS | Hindi Movie News

Kangana Ranaut marked Raksha Bandhan with her brother Akshat Ranaut and gave fans a peek into their celebrations. The actor shared a series of photos from the festive occasion on Instagram, capturing the siblings as they celebrated the special day with their family.In the pictures, Kangana can be seen dressed in a blue saree as…

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Scientists watched wild capuchin monkeys for 45 months and recorded around 280 vertebrate-eating events; when fruit became scarce, the monkeys increasingly turned to lizards, snakes and other animals for food

Capuchin monkeys (Representative Image/ Canva) For most people, monkeys are closely associated with fruit, leaves and insects. But when their preferred plant foods become harder to find, some capuchin monkeys appear willing to switch strategies. They hunt and eat small vertebrates, including mammals and reptiles, turning to animal prey as an important source of energy…

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Kangana Ranaut wishes brother Aksht Ranaut on Raksha Bandhan; calls him her ‘biggest strength’; recalls how he became her ‘hero’ |

Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut celebrated Raksha Bandhan with her younger brother Aksht Ranaut. She shared photographs from the family celebration on social media. The actress also posted a detailed message for her brother on the occasion.Kangana Ranaut’s note focused on the traditional meaning of the festival. She offered prayers for Aksht Ranaut’s happiness, health…

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In 1850, a California rancher brought 45 sheep to San Miguel Island; by 1862 there were 6,000, and after grazing denuded the island the last 148 were eliminated in 1966

Sheep grazed on San Miguel Island prior to 1850, but the ranching period expanded greatly when California pioneer George Nidever made his home on the island in 1850. Once, on a remote island battered by fierce winds and surrounded by the Pacific, there existed a peculiar ranching empire. San Miguel Island, now part of California’s…

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