During World War II, Australia cultivated an invasive Madagascar vine for rubber; it later became one of Queensland's worst weeds |

During World War II, Australia cultivated an invasive Madagascar vine for rubber; it later became one of Queensland’s worst weeds |

Rubber vine. Image Credit: Wikipedia Rubber vine, a plant native to south-western Madagascar, was introduced to northern Queensland in the late 1860s as an ornamental before becoming a serious invasive weed. During the Second World War, Australia cultivated the vine as a potential source of rubber, helping it spread further. The plant later became one…

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Watch: After ‘successful curse’ on Harry Kane, Ghana witch doctor frees England star of spell | Football News

Harry Kane and Ghana witch doctor England’s goalless World Cup draw against Ghana sparked attention both on and off the pitch after a Ghanaian witch doctor claimed he had placed a curse on England captain Harry Kane and later “released” it following the match.Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a self-proclaimed spiritualist who previously claimed responsibility for a…

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Musafir Cafe: Inside Jharipani Castle: What its architecture reveals about life in colonial-era Uttarakhand

Photo: Jharipanicastle.com Some places on screen are so beautiful, you almost forget they’re real until you find out they actually are. That’s exactly what’s happening with Musafir Cafe, Vikrant Massey’s new Netflix show, where a cosy hilltop cafe, framed in ivy-covered walls, misty mountains and old stone archways, has viewers convinced they’ve almost arrived inside…

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8 months, Moscow-to-Munich flights, but now he is ‘fed up’: Behind Russia No. 1 Ian Nepomniachtchi’s tattoos | Chess News

Ian Nepomniachtchi and his tattoos (Photos by Jyotirmoy Halder from TimesofIndia BENGALURU: The word “tattoo” is believed to have come from Polynesian languages, particularly words such as “tatau”, a term associated with traditional body art in that region. European sailors encountered Polynesian tattooing and helped carry the word back into European languages. Even thousands of…

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RBI: Only disputed amount can be frozen under new norms

RBI: Only disputed amount can be frozen under new norms

Mumbai: RBI has proposed a new framework under which banks will temporarily freeze only the disputed transaction amount, rather than the entire account, when unusual transfers of Rs 1,000 or more are flagged as potentially linked to mule accounts or cyber fraud.Banks will be required to use AI-based transaction monitoring systems to identify transfers that…

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Aquarius Horoscope Today, October 20, 2026: Financial pressure, relationship comfort and workplace patience

Aquarius Horoscope Today, October 20, 2026: Financial pressure, relationship comfort and workplace patience

General:Certain days demand brilliance; today calls for equilibrium. The Moon is tugging at your emotional core, while Saturn, the planet that governs you,can amplify the weight of your responsibilities, leaving you to awaken feeling financially strained and emotionally drained. Even minor chores may appear overwhelming for a time.Challenges can surface in several places at the…

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Jailer 2 Full Movie Collection: ‘Jailer 2’ box office collection Day 1 [LIVE]: Rajinikanth’s action entertainer targets Rs. 100 crore opening and breaking Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ record after a strong start | Tamil Movie News

Jailer 2 Full Movie Collection: ‘Jailer 2’ box office collection Day 1 [LIVE]: Rajinikanth’s action entertainer targets Rs. 100 crore opening and breaking Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ record after a strong start | Tamil Movie News

Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ has begun its theatrical run amid considerable fan excitement, with the Tamil version accounting for the largest share of its early box office earnings. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, the action entertainer has recorded Rs. 21.19 crore net in India so far on Day 1, according to the…

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