In 1979, Ted Turner bought a 4,680-acre South Carolina barrier island to prevent development; 38 years later he sold it to the state for $4.9 million, about one-third of its appraised value, and it became state parkland

In 1979, Ted Turner bought a 4,680-acre South Carolina barrier island to prevent development; 38 years later he sold it to the state for $4.9 million, about one-third of its appraised value, and it became state parkland

American media mogul Ted Turner has completed the sale of St Phillips Island, a pristine 4,680-acre barrier island off the coast of South Carolina, to the state government for a small part of its market value. The deal transfers ownership of the untouched coastal island to the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism…

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Parveen Hooda’s redemption hour: From a lost medal to a shot at Asian Games boxing gold | Asian Games 2026 News

Parveen Hooda prepares ahead of the Women’s 65kg quarter-final boxing match against England’s Sacha Hickey at the Commonwealth Games 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland. (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: As Parveen Hooda unleashes fury inside the ring, she is fighting battles far beyond it. The Rohtak boxer is punching at more than an opponent now. Every…

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Safety, profitability top priorities: Air India CEO designate

Safety, profitability top priorities: Air India CEO designate

NEW DELHI: “Safety, reliability, profitability and pursuing disciplined and sustainable growth.” Air India‘s CEO and MD (proposed) Tewolde Gebremariam on Monday set these priorities out for the struggling airline group in his first Town Hall with employees. Apart from widening losses, AI’s safety practices and alleged lack of discipline among crew are under the scanner…

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Rajinikanth's 'Dharman' wraps its third shooting schedule; director Ashwath Marimuthu shares fresh behind-the-scenes pictures from the sets |

Rajinikanth’s ‘Dharman’ wraps its third shooting schedule; director Ashwath Marimuthu shares fresh behind-the-scenes pictures from the sets |

Ashwath Marimuthu’s ‘Dharman’ has reached another key stage in its production. The makers have announced that the third shooting schedule of the Rajinikanth starrer has completed, and they have shared new behind-the-scenes pictures from the sets. The film also stars Simran, Raashik Khanna and Ram Pothineni in crucial roles, and it is now moving ahead…

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Capricorn Monthly Shani Horoscope, October 2026: Saturn Says Choose Your Words Carefully; Jupiter Could Transform Money and Long-Term Security

Capricorn Monthly Shani Horoscope, October 2026: Saturn Says Choose Your Words Carefully; Jupiter Could Transform Money and Long-Term Security

Capricorn must remain vigilant regarding communication and financial commitments during October. Key dates highlight significant personal and professional duties, offering opportunities for growth. Venus retrograde urges introspection regarding relationships and finances, while Mercury’s retrograde calls for detailed planning. As October unfolds, shared investments and long-term financial strategies gain importance. Jupiter’s entry into Leo heralds a…

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Asian Games 2026 Day 10: Neeru Dhanda, women’s 4x400m relay shine as 8-medal haul takes India past 50 | Asian Games 2026 News

Asian Games 2026 Day 10: Neeru Dhanda, women’s 4x400m relay shine as 8-medal haul takes India past 50 | Asian Games 2026 News

Gold medalist team India pose on the podium following the women’s 4×400-meter relay final. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Neeru Dhanda delivered India’s first-ever Asian Games gold in the women’s trap event despite heavy rain and chilly conditions, before the women’s 4x400m relay team added another gold in the evening to make Tuesday a fruitful Day…

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Meet Ishaan Dokania, the Indian-origin Beaverton sixth-grader who trained a machine-learning model on satellite data to spot potential lithium deposits with 89% accuracy

Meet Ishaan Dokania, the Indian-origin Beaverton sixth-grader who trained a machine-learning model on satellite data to spot potential lithium deposits with 89% accuracy

Ishaan Dokania, the Indian-origin Beaverton sixth-grader (Image Credit: Society for Science) A sixth-grade student from Oregon is using satellite images and machine learning to explore a problem that is becoming increasingly important as demand for lithium grows. Ishaan Dokania, a sixth-grader at Willamette Valley Academy in Beaverton, is among the 30 finalists in the 2026…

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As consumers go big on experiences, private equity follows

As consumers go big on experiences, private equity follows

MUMBAI: Private equity (PE) money is chasing the events and experiences economy in India-think KKR’s bet on ticketing and live entertainment platform BookMyShow or Blackstone’s investment in an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise. Young consumers are now driving household spends and they are allocating a big chunk of their budgets to experiences.Consider this: at Travis…

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