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SciencePhoto: HT World

2004 Tsunami Left India’s Trinket Island Cattle Feral, Only 150 Remain

Trinket Island in India's Nicobar archipelago lost its human population after the 2004 tsunami, leaving cattle abandoned. Originally introduced by Danish colonists in the 18th century, these cattle became feral after being left to survive alone. A 2020 study reported only about 150 descendants remain, making the herd vulnerable to extinction. The cattle were once semi-feral and valued mainly for meat by the Nicobarese.

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HealthPhoto: Firstpost Health

Indian Study Finds Almonds May Improve Perceived Sleep Quality

A 20-week Indian study published in Frontiers in Nutrition in 2026 found that adults consuming 60 grams of almonds daily reported better sleep quality and fell asleep about 8 minutes faster than those eating calorie-matched snacks. However, laboratory sleep measurements showed no significant differences, suggesting almonds may aid perceived sleep but are not a quick fix for insomnia.

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PoliticsPhoto: News18 Hindi

Delhi Police Transfers Over 25 IPS and DANIPS Officers Amid Protest Plans

Ahead of planned protests from October 23 demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Delhi Police has undergone a major reshuffle. The Home Department has issued transfer orders for more than 25 IPS and DANIPS officers in the police department to manage the situation.

News18 Hindi··Delhi

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EntertainmentPhoto: HT Health

Kim Kardashian Celebrates 46th Birthday in Vintage Paco Rabanne Couture

Kim Kardashian celebrated her 46th birthday on October 21 wearing two archival couture dresses from Paco Rabanne's 1995 collection. The event took place at Baldi inside the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, where she joined family for the festivities. Her outfits included a lime-green crystal-trimmed mesh minidress with a matching emerald-stone headpiece and a fuchsia-red version of the dress for her exit.

HT Health··Beverly Hills

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BusinessPhoto: Mint

Retired UK Man Makes $2 Million Selling 15-Year-Old Pokémon Cards

A retired decorator from Woking, UK, sold a collection of vintage Pokémon cards for £1.56 million (around $2 million), far exceeding the estimated value of £250,000. He had bought 42 sets from 1999 to 2009, mostly from Malaysia via eBay. One set bought for £300 sold for £75,000. The auction took place at Ewbank's, surprising the man who was unaware of the cards' value until recently.

Mint··Woking

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Silver Prices Drop Below Rs 2 Lakh per Kg Amid Market Factors

MCX silver prices fell below Rs 2 lakh per kilogram following a sharp two-day decline. The drop was driven by a stronger US dollar, higher bond yields, and hawkish expectations from the US Federal Reserve. Key factors influencing the outlook include fresh import permits and industrial demand for silver.

ET Markets·

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