Rupee opens 9 paise stronger against dollar amid crude oil, geopolitical pressures

Burt's Bees Co-Founder's 87,500-Acre Maine Land Gift Becomes National Monument

Roxanne Quimby, co-founder of the natural cosmetics brand Burt's Bees, donated 87,500 acres of Maine forestland to the United States in 2016. Quimby had spent years purchasing the land using profits from the company she built alongside Burt Shavitz, driven by a deep commitment to environmental conservation. The donation faced significant opposition from local logging and industrial interests during the acquisition process. The preserved land has since been designated as a national monument, cementing Quimby's legacy as a major conservation philanthropist.

Michael Hussey open to taking up England batting coach role

Former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey has expressed openness to becoming England's batting coach. The CSK legend told Fox Sports News that he would not rule out any opportunity at this stage. Hussey acknowledged there are several factors to weigh before making a decision. His comments suggest he is seriously considering the role if formally approached.

CJP team confronted on way to Rajasthan school; Ranka says BJP goons, not villagers

India caps SIM cards at 9 per person with new verification rules from Aug 24

India's telecom regulator is enforcing a rule that limits individuals to a maximum of nine mobile connections. Starting August 24, operators will begin verifying existing connections after the fact using subscriber photos sourced from the Digital Intelligence Platform. A full real-time system to identify and block excess connections must be operational by November 30. The measures are designed to enforce connection limits uniformly across all licensed telecom service areas.