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Why Was Hanuman Born From Shiva’s Divine Power?

Lord Ram had to face a difficult journey in the Ramayana, but one of his greatest sources of strength came in a form that many devotees know as Hanuman. According to several Hindu traditions, Hanuman is regarded as an incarnation or manifestation of Shiva’s divine power, sent to support Ram’s…

MyLifeXP · Sep 20

Why this cruise line chilled its barolo wine beneath the Arctic Ocean for a year

Hurtigruten guests can rise a glass to a red wine chilled under the sea

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Twenty Million Peruvians at Risk: What's Behind the Record Heat and the Rains Still to Come

Chulucanas hit a confirmed 38°C on Sept. 15 as Senamhi forecasts 40°C peaks from El Niño Costero, with 893 Peruvian districts under emergency.

Latin Times · Sep 19

Scientists hope deeper-rooted soybeans can withstand climate extremes and store more carbon

For years, scientists have explored ways to remove carbon from the atmosphere, including through direct air capture, changes to ocean chemistry so seawater can absorb more carbon and reforestation

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Locked in Arctic ice, the floating lab studying climate and wildlife

A floating laboratory has begun drifting through Arctic sea ice on a mission set to last until late 2027, carrying scientists into one of the most isolated places on Earth. Built in France, the Tara Polar Station is carrying a crew of 12 to study biodiversity and the effects of…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18

Why Hanuman Loves Simple Devotion More Than Rituals

When people hear the word Bhole, they usually think of Lord Shiva. But there is another beloved deity whose nature is often described as simple, compassionate and easily pleased by sincere devotion: Hanuman Ji. You do not always need elaborate offerings or complicated rituals to remember him. What matters is…

MyLifeXP · Sep 18

The Philippines produces more ocean plastic than any other nation. Could this be the solution?

IN FOCUS: Southeast Asian nation uses 164 million single-use plastic sachets every day, none of them recyclable, and its rivers continue to choke under thick layers of plastic. Mother Earth Foundation, shortlisted for the 2026 Earthshot Prize, has spent nearly three decades building a system that keeps plastic waste out…

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Venomous sea snake returns to California beach after 8 years

A venomous yellow-bellied sea snake washed ashore at Crystal Cove, California. This marks the first such sighting in the state since 2018. Scientists believe warm ocean waters and shifting currents brought the reptile north. Experts advise the public to avoid handling the snake and report sightings. This unusual event offers…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Yellow bellied sea snake found at California beach: Is it poisonous? What you should do if you encounter the rare snake nearby

A rare yellow-bellied sea snake was spotted at a Southern California beach, prompting questions about its venom and safety. Here is what to know about the snake, why it may have appeared in California and what to do if you encounter one.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

How this woman realised she could benefit from less exercise

She swam a crazy distance underwater and broke records.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 18