He left school early, mastered 2,000 plant names and now has species named after him
He left school early mastered plant names and now has species named after him
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Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq grilled for 4 hours in probe by Pakistan's cybercrime unit
Pakistan cricket’s misery has deepened further, with senior players Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq reportedly questioned by Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore as part of an inquiry into alleged dressing-room leaks during the ongoing Test serie...
Russia death toll in Ukraine war crosses 500,000, says UK defence chief
More than half a million Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, a senior British defence official said on Friday, as fighting and drone attacks continued on both sides. The dead are part of 1.5 million Russian ca...
San Antonio’s former Air Force base expands after creating 3,000 jobs
San Antonio’s Brooks Development Authority is expanding beyond the former 1,308-acre Air Force base it has redeveloped since 2002. It will take control of 243 vacant acres along Southton Road and prepare the site with roads and utilities. The move aims to attract major employers ...
Ganesh Chaturthi AI photo prompt: 5 ChatGPT prompts to create personal wishes
Ganesh Chaturthi, occurring on September 14, provides an opportunity for personalized greetings. Using AI chatbots, individuals can craft unique images from text or photos, enabling them to create custom invitations and heartfelt wishes that reflect their family traditions. These...
Japan recycled 6.21 million used phones to make 5,000 Tokyo Olympic medals
Japan embarked on a groundbreaking initiative ahead of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, gathering millions of used electronics and phones. This effort resulted in the extraction of significant gold, silver, and bronze from these devices by recyclers. The recovered metals we...
Montana seals 20 hazards at abandoned uranium mines while protecting bats
Several abandoned uranium mine sites in Montana’s Pryor Mountains have been closed after assessments found physical hazards, radiation and chemical contamination risks. The project addressed 20 mine features across five historic sites, while also protecting bat habitat, rare plan...
Putin brings his 'Flying Kremlin' to India for Brics: What makes 'Doomsday Plane' different?
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a summit and bilateral talks. He traveled on a specially modified Ilyushin IL-96-300PU aircraft for security. This aircraft functions as a mobile command center with advanced communication systems. The United States operat...
Maaya Rajeshwaran, Sushkova stun 4th seeds to storm into US Open junior semis
Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi and Antonina Sushkova secured a significant victory in New York.The Indo-Ukrainian pair defeated the fourth-seeded Russian team in straight sets.They demonstrated strong serving and saved crucial break points during the match.This win follows their earli...
Powerful explosion in TMC leader's house in Bengal; BJP claims bombs stored inside
A large explosion severely damaged a house in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas. Police suspect a gas cylinder caused the blast, while locals allege bomb storage. The house belonged to Dwijen Mondal, who has not been seen recently. No casualties were reported from the significant struc...
As US marks 25 years since 9/11, Mamdani releases 170,000 pages of records
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched a free online portal for 9/11 health documents. The administration released 170,000 pages, alleging government deception about Ground Zero dangers. These records prove the city government knew conditions were dangerous and lied to New Yorker...
Putin invites PM Modi to Russia for 24th annual summit - key points from Brics summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin during the summit. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also arrived for discussions with PM Modi. Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected for bilateral talks and the summit. The expanded Brics grouping focuses on ...
PM Modi, Putin share car ride again in Delhi, weeks after traveling together in Bishkek
During an informal car ride in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin rekindled their camaraderie, continuing their tradition of traveling together. This ride marks their fourth time sharing a vehicle, following earlier occasions in Bishkek and T...
The words may sound harsh, perhaps even a little unpleasant, but I’m saying them anyway: Prova - Prothom Alo English
Actress Sadia Jahan ProvaCourtesy of the actressA long career in acting that brought recognition, fame, money and respect from audiences. Yet, at some point, many actors and actresses leave the profession behind. Some come to believe that becoming an actor was a mistake, or even ...
PM to inaugurate nationwide dengue prevention campaign Saturday - Prothom Alo English
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.BSSPrime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate a three-month nationwide campaign tomorrow, Saturday aimed at preventing dengue and promoting cleanliness.
Measles outbreak: More than 900 children die in 5 months - Prothom Alo English
8 month old Irfan Ahmed, infected with measles and coming from Kushtia, was transferred to the Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute for advanced treatment after undergoing treatment at the DNCC Hospital in Dhaka for five days. Although he was admitted to the ICU, he passed aw...
Remembering 9/11. And, Vance, Trump urge voters to back Republicans in the midterms
NPR reflects on the events of 9/11 and the toll it left on the U.S. 25 years later. And, President Trump and Vice President Vance's convention speeches urge voters to back the GOP in the midterms.
Iran war: Saudi-Houthi escalation intensifies Yemen conflict
The Houthi takeovers of Mokha, Dhubab and Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait threaten to push Yemen deeper into the Middle East war. The Iran-backed group has made advances against Yemen's government and Saudi Arabia.
Europe Struggles to Counter Russian Attacks Falling Short of War
A day after Germany blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on cargo planes at its Leipzig-Halle airport, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made a tacit admission that the continent was not responding quickly enough to the threat.
Russia’s Top UN Atomic Official Suspended Over Misogynist Screed
The top-ranked Russian official at the United Nations nuclear watchdog faces an ethics probe for writing a self-help book that described feminists as “hysterical fanatics” and gays and lesbians as “perverts” — and then promoting it to a UN youth group.
Nigeria Bans Lawmakers From Visiting South Africa Over Attacks
Nigeria’s parliamentary leadership has suspended lawmakers’ official travel to South Africa over xenophobic attacks.
Grab Faces Vietnam Review of Commissions as Drivers Plan Boycott
Vietnam’s competition regulator is reviewing Grab Holdings Ltd.’s pricing, fees and commission policies after its drivers called for a weekend work stoppage over concerns that lower fares, deductions and the company’s commission are significantly cutting into their income.
A Somber, Tense 9/11 Anniversary Shows How Much Has Changed
Disruption over the past two decades has created divides that could seep into today’s events.