Python to fashion: Florida is turning invasive Burmese python into luxury leather goods

Florida is transforming invasive Burmese pythons into high-end fashion accessories, a novel approach to environmental conservation. This state-backed initiative partners with a textile manufacturer to convert python skins into luxury goods, with designers like Gabriela Hearst incorporating them into their collections. The program has significantly boosted python removals and shifted costs from taxpayers to the…

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Explained: Why the TN Private Universities Amendment faced backlash

The Tamil Nadu Private Universities (Amendment) Bill 2025 has sparked backlash from universities, students, and stakeholders due to changes in approvals, governance, and compliance. Key concerns include retroactive validation of past notifications, stricter oversight, alignment of medical courses with NMC standards, and rigid requirements for sponsoring bodies. Following widespread objections, the Education Minister announced a…

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Throwback when Jonny Lever said Shah Rukh Khan wasn’t good at dance and action

Veteran comedian Johnny Lever reminisced about Shah Rukh Khan’s early days, revealing he was more famous during ‘Baazigar’. Lever highlighted SRK’s incredible hard work and dedication to his craft, even when he wasn’t known for dancing or action. This relentless drive, Lever believes, propelled the superstar to global fame. Lever continues his successful career with…

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