IRCTC handled 20 lakh train ticket bookings in a day: How it is managing the festive season rush

Spielberg Lists LA Horse Ranch for $29.9M, 25 Years After $5.75M Purchase

Director Steven Spielberg and his wife have put their Los Angeles horse ranch on the market for $29.9 million. The couple originally purchased the property in 1999 for $5.75 million, representing a significant appreciation in value over roughly 25 years. The ranch features high-end equestrian facilities alongside upscale residential amenities. An earlier plan to construct a five-story riding stable on the property was ultimately abandoned. The estate has remained a key part of the Spielbergs' real estate portfolio for nearly three decades.

Methane leak in South China Sea spawned thriving worm-bacteria ecosystem within 2 years

A drilling incident in the South China Sea in 2018 triggered a significant underwater methane leak, forming a plume nearly one kilometre high. Marine scientists monitored how the local ecosystem responded to the sudden release of gas. Within two years, bacteria and worms had colonised the site, creating a natural biofilter that consumed the methane and substantially reduced the plume. While the newly formed 'worm bed' proved effective at breaking down the gas, researchers noted that the rapid ecological shift came at a cost — a marked decline in the area's original microbial diversity.

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Delhi Airport Probes Alleged Unauthorized Passport Scanning of Children

A US-based Indian couple has raised concerns over suspicious passport scanning of their young children at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Airport staff reportedly scanned multiple family passports following a single purchase, claiming they were checking for available offers. The couple expressed alarm over potential unauthorized data collection and possible misuse of their personal information. Airport authorities have acknowledged the complaint and committed to conducting a thorough investigation into the matter. Officials stated that strict action will be taken against those responsible if the allegations are proven true.