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'India could use water as weapon': Pak minister as IWT remains in abeyance

Virginia Beach's Mount Trashmore: How a Landfill Became America's First Landfill Park

Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a pioneering example of landfill-to-parkland transformation in the United States. The 165-acre recreational space was originally a large garbage landfill before being repurposed and opened to the public in 1973. Today, the park features lakes, walking trails, and playgrounds, drawing visitors seeking green community spaces. The site is widely regarded as a model for innovative land reclamation practices. Its success highlights how former waste sites can be sustainably converted into valuable public amenities.

Jadeja becomes first Indian to play 50 World Test Championship matches

Ravindra Jadeja achieved a historic milestone on Sunday by appearing in his 50th World Test Championship match, becoming the first Indian cricketer to reach this landmark. The feat came during the Colombo Test between India and Sri Lanka. Jadeja also played a ceremonial role in the match by presenting a debut cap to Saransh Jain, who earned his first Test call-up. India won the toss and elected to bat first in the fixture.

Cancer survivor father watches son Saransh Jain debut for India in Colombo Test

Saransh Jain made his Test debut for India in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, fulfilling a dream for his father Subodh Jain, who has battled cancer for over a decade. Subodh had long held onto the hope of seeing his son represent India at the highest level, which kept him fighting through his illness. Saransh's path to Test cricket was far from straightforward, as he had at one point considered quitting the sport altogether. The young cricketer's persistence, combined with the guidance of coach Chandrakant Pandit and his father's resilience, helped him establish himself as a domestic stalwart before earning his national call-up.