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In 1999, James Cameron bought a 102-acre California ranch for $4.4 million. 24 years later, the $33 million estate revealed a life far beyond Hollywood

In 1999, James Cameron bought a 102-acre California ranch for $4.4 million. 24 years later, the $33 million estate revealed a life far beyond Hollywood | World News

James Cameron bought his 102-acre California ranch in 1999 for about $4.4 million, creating a private retreat far removed from Hollywood’s usual celebrity lifestyle. Set within the secluded Hollister Ranch on Santa Barbara County’s Gaviota Coast, the property became a family home, writing retreat, working farm and base for the filmmaker’s interest in deep-sea exploration…

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Harshit Rana ruled out as Yash Thakur named replacement for Afghanistan T20Is, Asian Games | Cricket News

Harshit Rana and Yash Thakur (Agency Image) NEW DELHI: India fast bowler Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan and the 2026 Asian Games after suffering another injury setback, with Vidarbha pacer Yash Thakur named as his replacement in both squads.As TimesofIndia.com had earlier reported, Rana had been progressing…

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In 2017, USGS released 72.57 kg of red dye into Idaho’s Kootenai River in 90 seconds; aircraft 1,000 metres above mapped the plume in 0.5-metre pixels to study river dispersion

In 2017, USGS released 72.57 kg of red dye into Idaho’s Kootenai River in 90 seconds; aircraft 1,000 metres above mapped the plume in 0.5-metre pixels to study river dispersion

An aircraft followed the plume from above (Representational AI image) In September 2017, the US Geological Survey (USGS) carried out an unusual experiment on Idaho’s Kootenai River. Researchers released 72.57 kg (160 pounds) of Rhodamine WT dye into the river and then followed its movement through the water. The aim was to understand how a…

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Volunteers spent 16 years restoring a damaged Arizona desert; 133 native plant species now thrive where invasive grass once ruled |

Volunteers spent 16 years restoring a damaged Arizona desert; 133 native plant species now thrive where invasive grass once ruled |

An 18-acre stretch of Arizona desert that was once heavily disturbed and overrun by invasive buffelgrass has been transformed through 16 years of sustained restoration work by volunteers and conservation partners. The Waterman Restoration Project, located on Bureau of Land Management land within Ironwood Forest National Monument near Marana, began in 2010 after earlier attempts…

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He brought home 22 international medals for India and now drives a cab to support his family; “the system failed me”: At 47, Parag Patil is still chasing one impossible dream for his country

At around 4:30 AM every day, when much of Mumbai is still asleep, Parag Patil begins his day of running and jumping and hoping. A few hours later, he is behind the wheel, driving a cab through the busy roads of Mumbai to support his family and fund the sporting career.At 47, Patil has already…

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In 1992, a partnership began rebuilding Lake Havasu’s declining fish habitat; 90 acres of artificial habitat helped improve about 875 acres of coves, with habitat now created across 124 coves

In 1992, a partnership began rebuilding Lake Havasu’s declining fish habitat; 90 acres of artificial habitat helped improve about 875 acres of coves, with habitat now created across 124 coves

During its first decade, the partnership installed approximately 90 acres of artificial habitat, improving about 875 acres of cove complexes. Lake Havasu is famous for striped bass, redear sunfish, world-class fishing tournaments and unforgettable days on the water. But beneath that success is a decades-long conservation effort that many visitors never see. For more than…

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Nitin Gadkari says he felt ‘ashamed’ at Mumbai-Goa highway work delays; ‘I want to set record of blacklisting maximum number of contractors and suspending officials for poor quality work’

Nitin Gadkari says he felt ‘ashamed’ at Mumbai-Goa highway work delays; ‘I want to set record of blacklisting maximum number of contractors and suspending officials for poor quality work’

He said the government would continue taking stringent action against contractors and officials responsible for delays and substandard execution of infrastructure projects. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that he wants to set a record blacklisting contractors who do poor quality work and also suspend officials.Gadkari said he had earlier expressed…

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