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SciencePhoto: HT WorldSaltcedar, also known as tamarisk, was introduced in the early 1900s across the American West for shade, windbreaks, fuel, and ornamental use. Initially planted on about 10,000 acres in 1920, it rapidly expanded to over 1.2 million acres by the mid-1960s, covering floodplains and surpassing the size of Rhode Island. Three tamarisk species had arrived before 1920.
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BusinessPhoto: Economic TimesSmall and mid-cap stocks have recently outperformed large-cap stocks despite market volatility, attracting significant investor interest and capital inflow. Their valuations have surged, but analysts caution that sustained growth depends on meeting earnings expectations. Investors are advised to adjust portfolios carefully in response to these changing market dynamics.
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PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldIn Dakshina Kannada's Uppinangady area, two men, Manjunath and Vishwanath, were taken into custody after a verbal fight escalated when Manjunath brandished a talwar (sword) near a bar on Shenoy Road on the night of October 18. The incident caused fear among bystanders. Police have registered a case and are investigating further legal action.
Deccan Herald··Uppinangady
EntertainmentPhoto: NDTV MoviesActor Addinath Kothare shared his memorable experience of the first day of shooting for the epic film Ramayana in Ayodhya. The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, and Addinath as Bharath. The movie will release worldwide on November 5, ahead of Diwali, and is being made in two parts.
NDTV Movies··Ayodhya
BusinessPhoto: TOI BusinessThe rupee gained 9 paise to 94.80 against the US dollar, marking its third consecutive session of recovery after closing at 94.89 previously. However, high crude oil prices around $107.79 per barrel threaten to undermine these gains. Meanwhile, domestic equities faced pressure, with the BSE Sensex dropping over 470 points.
TOI Business·
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldMumbai Police registered an attempt to murder case against three unidentified people after firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Juhu. The actor was unharmed, but his driver and another person were injured. The case was transferred from Juhu police to Mumbai Crime Branch. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility, but police are verifying the claim. The FIR cites sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act.
Deccan Herald··Mumbai
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Photo: HT WorldSaltcedar, also known as tamarisk, was introduced in the early 1900s across the American West for shade, windbreaks, fuel, and ornamental use. Initially planted on about 10,000 acres in 1920, it rapidly expanded to over 1.2 million acres by the mid-1960s, covering floodplains and surpassing the size of Rhode Island. Three tamarisk species had arrived before 1920.
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