Lithops werneri: The tiny Namibian plant that survives by disguising itself as a pebble. Fewer than 200 now remain in the wild |

Representative Image of Lithops werneri camouflaged among grey stones in Namibia’s Erongo Mountains (AI-generated image) In a small patch of Namibia’s Erongo Mountains, a tiny succulent grows so convincingly disguised as a pebble that most people would walk straight past it without a second glance. This plant, Lithops werneri, survives by mimicking the grey, weathered…

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Economy showing strength amid challenges: Das

PMO official Shaktikanta Das NEW DELHI: Amid the global challenges, the Indian economy is demonstrating strength on the back of robust domestic demand, sustained industrial and services sector activity, and improving labour market conditions, principal secretary to PM Shaktikanta Das said Tuesday.”High-frequency indicators such as GST collections, electricity generation, rail freight movement, wholesale and retail…

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US Democrat urges House Speaker to sue Trump admin over triumphal arch, says Congress never approved fundsUS Democrat urges House Speaker to sue Trump admin over triumphal arch, says Congress never approved funds | World News

Rep. Chellie Pingree urges Speaker Johnson to sue Trump administration over Washington arch/Image: X A senior House Democrat has urged Speaker Mike Johnson to sue the Trump administration over plans to begin work on a proposed triumphal arch in Washington, arguing that Congress has not approved funding or authorised the project.Representative Chellie Pingree, the top…

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Delhi building collapse: 3 dead, 6 rescued; ‘will spare no one’, CM Rekha vows action – top developments | India News

The eyewitness said the collapsed building was called ‘Hostel Daze’ NEW DELHI: Three people were killed among nine rescued after a five-storey boys’ paying guest (PG) accommodation collapsed in southwest Delhi’s Satya Niketan area on Sunday, officials said. Rescue operations were under way to search for any remaining people trapped under the rubble.The collapse involved…

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Spanish proverb of the day: ‘A bird in hand is worth more than a hundred flying around’ and why certainty often beats risky rewards

A bird in hand is worth more than a hundred flying around Imagine being offered $1,000 today or a chance to win $10,000 next month. Many people would be tempted by the larger reward. Yet history, economics and human experience suggest there is wisdom in choosing the certainty of what you already have.That idea lies…

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India’s para archers shine with twin golds, silver at World Archery Para Series | More sports News

India’s para-archer Sheetal Devi, left, and others compete during the World Archery Para Series. (PTI Photo) India’s para archers enjoyed a strong penultimate day at the World Archery Para Series Stage III, with the men’s recurve and compound teams winning gold while the women’s recurve team secured silver.In the men’s compound team final, reigning world…

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