Mississippi landowners restored woodland for gopher tortoises; two decades later the same habitat became a release site for nearly 500 endangered frogs

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Mississippi landowners restored woodland for gopher tortoises; two decades later the same habitat became a release site for nearly 500 endangered frogs

The gopher tortoise is a land-dwelling reptile native to the southeastern United States that digs deep burrows used by hundreds of other animals. More than two decades after two Mississippi landowners began restoring their land to help an endangered tortoise, their work has now created a new home for one of North America’s rarest amphibians. … Read more

Fake saffron can look real: 4 simple ways to check kesar purity at home |

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Fake saffron can look real: 4 simple ways to check kesar purity at home |

Saffron, often called kesar, is one of the world’s most expensive spices, which also makes it vulnerable to adulteration. The spice comes from the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus flowers, with only a small number of strands obtained from each flower. Because genuine saffron is costly, cheaper materials such as dyed maize filaments, coloured gelatin … Read more

Fake saffron can look real: 4 simple ways to check kesar purity at home |

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Fake saffron can look real: 4 simple ways to check kesar purity at home |

Saffron, often called kesar, is one of the world’s most expensive spices, which also makes it vulnerable to adulteration. The spice comes from the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus flowers, with only a small number of strands obtained from each flower. Because genuine saffron is costly, cheaper materials such as dyed maize filaments, coloured gelatin … Read more

Received income tax notice under Section 143 (3) ? What is faceless assessment & how you should respond

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Received income tax notice under Section 143 (3) ? What is faceless assessment & how you should respond

Assessments under Section 144B of the Act are often described as both “faceless” and “jurisdiction-less”. India’s faceless assessment regime is an important part of a broader strategy to move away from manual, officer-led discretion-based scrutiny to a technology-led standardised and transparent tax administration. It significantly reduces the need for in-person meetings, improves accountability, and ensures … Read more

A Spanish woman turned 18 rescued donkeys into a wildfire-fighting team, with the animals grazing for up to 7 hours a day; her unusual conservation idea is helping prevent fires before they start

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A Spanish woman turned 18 rescued donkeys into a wildfire-fighting team, with the animals grazing for up to 7 hours a day; her unusual conservation idea is helping prevent fires before they start

In the sun-drenched hills of Andalusia, Spain, an unlikely team of firefighters is making headlines. They don’t carry hoses, wear helmets, or race to blazes in red trucks. Instead, they have four legs, long ears and a simple mission: eat grass. Meet the “firefighting donkeys” of Doñana National Park, a group of 18 rescued animals … Read more

394 entities under lens for fund transfer

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394 entities under lens for fund transfer

The Income Tax Department on Tuesday launched a nationwide verification exercise. (Photo: IANS) NEW DELHI: The income tax department on Tuesday said it conducted a nationwide field verification exercise, including in some border districts, against a group of entities and fictitious charitable trusts, alleged to have sent “large” amounts of funds outside the country over … Read more

394 entities under lens for fund transfer

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394 entities under lens for fund transfer

The Income Tax Department on Tuesday launched a nationwide verification exercise. (Photo: IANS) NEW DELHI: The income tax department on Tuesday said it conducted a nationwide field verification exercise, including in some border districts, against a group of entities and fictitious charitable trusts, alleged to have sent “large” amounts of funds outside the country over … Read more

NTA overhaul begins: 600 experts removed, four-tier paper checks and CISF security planned

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NTA overhaul begins: 600 experts removed, four-tier paper checks and CISF security planned

The Centre has begun a major overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA), tightening the system for preparing and checking question papers and strengthening security around the agency’s operations. The move comes after a series of setbacks involving some of the country’s biggest entrance and eligibility examinations.The Education Ministry said on Tuesday that 600 experts … Read more

NTA overhaul begins: 600 experts removed, four-tier paper checks and CISF security planned

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NTA overhaul begins: 600 experts removed, four-tier paper checks and CISF security planned

The Centre has begun a major overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA), tightening the system for preparing and checking question papers and strengthening security around the agency’s operations. The move comes after a series of setbacks involving some of the country’s biggest entrance and eligibility examinations.The Education Ministry said on Tuesday that 600 experts … Read more