Thiruvananthapuram's 'Emerald Island': A 167-year-old zoo caught in relocation debate

The Hindu Business Line - Sep 21, 2026

Chief Minister V D Satheesan recently suggested moving the zoo to Neyyar or another forest area, saying wild animals should be kept closer to their natural habitat

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Rupee ends at 95.81 in subdued trade, forward premiums ease
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As oil prices retreat and foreign investment flows support the local currency, the Indian rupee shows slight resilience amid ongoing importer demand and shifting market expectations regarding U.S. interest rates

Crude oil price: MCX futures fall on weak global cues, Brent crude at $102
Sep 21, 2026
Crude oil price: MCX futures fall on weak global cues, Brent crude at $102

Analysts say prices fell after participants offloaded their holdings amid weak demand in the spot market

Djibouti base upgrade may offer PLA window on foreign military Middle East operations
Sep 21, 2026
Djibouti base upgrade may offer PLA window on foreign military Middle East operations

China has upgraded its military base in Djibouti with communications equipment a US think tank says is “likely enhancing” the country’s ability to collect signals intelligence – potentially giving the PLA a window on foreign military operations in Djibouti and the wider Middle East. The Chinese facility sits within 16km (10 miles) of US, French, Italian and Japanese military bases, according to the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), in an unusually concentrated environment in...

Adroit Industries to raise ₹151 cr through IPO
Sep 21, 2026
Adroit Industries to raise ₹151 cr through IPO

IPO price fixed at ₹126-₹134 a share

IIT Bombay says its director hasn't quit, apologises for earlier communication on student's death
Sep 21, 2026
IIT Bombay says its director hasn't quit, apologises for earlier communication on student's death

The student’s family alleges that Wakode, a native of Maharashtra's Yavatmal district, was subjected to institutional harassment and caste-based discrimination before he took the extreme step

Gold eases on firmer dollar, profit-taking; Mideast conflict in focus
Sep 21, 2026
Gold eases on firmer dollar, profit-taking; Mideast conflict in focus

Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,351.12 per ounce by 0903 GMT

US, China agree AI dialogue ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Sep 21, 2026
US, China agree AI dialogue ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Chinese and US negotiators made progress on artificial intelligence (AI) and trade ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House later this week. “We had a very successful engagement with the Chinese on trade and AI,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters following Sunday’s eight-hour-long negotiations at JPMorgan Chase’s head office in New York. The talks had a “good atmosphere” and were “not bad”, said China’s Li Chenggang. Li’s promotion to international trade...

Nearly 40% of coal power plants face critically low fuel stocks
Sep 21, 2026
Nearly 40% of coal power plants face critically low fuel stocks

The number of power plants with less than three days of coal inventory ‌rose ⁠sharply to 74 as of September 19 ⁠from about 60 plants last week

Silver futures decline to ₹2.39 lakh/kg
Sep 21, 2026
Silver futures decline to ₹2.39 lakh/kg

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for December delivery declined by ₹2,024, or 0.84%, to ₹2,39,579 per kg in a business turnover of 2,096 lots

Calcutta HC to hear Cong's Nandigram bypoll candidate's protection plea on September 22
Sep 21, 2026
Calcutta HC to hear Cong's Nandigram bypoll candidate's protection plea on September 22

The Calcutta High Court will hear Congress candidate Milan Pradhan's plea for protection. He seeks relief from coercive action in five additional criminal cases. Pradhan is already in judicial custody for five other registered cases. His arrest effectively ends his campaign for the Nandigram bypoll.

What are binomial names? Which species has the longest scientific name, and why was the 181-letter name inspired by Bangkok despite being found in Germany?
Sep 21, 2026
What are binomial names? Which species has the longest scientific name, and why was the 181-letter name inspired by Bangkok despite being found in Germany?

In a fascinating twist of scientific nomenclature, researchers have unveiled an oomycete boasting a staggering 181-letter name. Drawing inspiration from the ceremonial title of Bangkok, this unusual organism was actually found in Germany, cleverly playing with linguistic convention for fun. This discovery underscores the whimsical side of scientific taxonomy, showcasing how creativity can flourish even in the strict realm of scientific classification.

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