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Days before Asian Games, Tanya shatters national record in big boost for India

Tanya Chaudhary has made headlines by breaking the national record in women’s hammer throw with a stunning distance of 68.35m. This impressive accomplishment occurs within days of the Asian Games, overshadowing Anushka Yadav’s former record. Both athletes are now among India’s elite competitors, providing significant encouragement to the country’s prospects in athletics at the upcoming

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US built taller smokestacks to cut local pollution; acid rain spread farther

In an effort to mitigate local air pollution, American power companies constructed towering smokestacks, effectively releasing sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into higher winds. Unfortunately, this practice contributed to acid rain, harming ecosystems throughout North America. In response, Congress revised the Clean Air Act to restrict the use of tall stacks and improve emission control

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New Jersey built seawall to stop erosion; the beach it protected disappeared

In New Jersey, the construction of a seawall has safeguarded properties but has inadvertently resulted in the disappearance of the sandy shoreline. The energy from waves is redirected downwards, which has stripped away sand and left no beach visible even during low tide. This hard engineering tactic disrupts the natural flow of sand and hinders

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Why iPhones are so expensive in India again

New iPhone prices have significantly increased in India due to component costs and import duties. Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro now carry substantial price tags. This rise contrasts with India’s past affordability for iPhones after local assembly began. Global memory chip shortages and AI demand are impacting smartphone manufacturing costs. Financing options

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Gwyneth Paltrow turned $4.9 million Montecito property into 14,000-sq-ft estate

Gwyneth Paltrow bought about 2.4 acres in Montecito for $4.9 million in 2016, razed the existing structures and embarked on a ground-up project that took about six years. The result was a roughly 14,000-square-foot home powered by solar energy and equipped with a graywater system.

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US built 2,000 km of Mississippi levees; Louisiana later lost 4,900 sq km of land

The construction of levees along the Mississippi River has led to significant coastal land erosion in Louisiana by obstructing critical river sediment from reaching coastal estuaries. In an effort to combat this issue, environmental agencies are now reintroducing river mud into the affected bayous. This initiative is focused on rejuvenating the coastline and revitalizing marshland

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Smuggled gold Rs 8,000 cheaper per 10g; 100 tonnes may enter India this year

The increase in smuggling comes at a time when the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has intensified its action against organised gold smuggling networks. According to the latest government data released on July 25, the agency seized more than 27 kg of foreign-origin smuggled gold.

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Deadly plot by ‘killer bahu’: Kanpur bizman sensed danger, but ended up with 26 stab wounds

An alleged murder plot to stage a heart attack was foiled when the victim returned home. The intended suffocation plan changed to a violent stabbing after the victim discovered the attackers. The victim sustained 26 stab wounds during the assault which occurred late at night. The alleged conspirator was reportedly dancing at a lounge while

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