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Microplastics Filter: ‘Can remove 96% microplastics’: High school student builds low-cost filter to tackle water pollution |

A high school student in the United States, Mia Heller, has developed a low-cost water filtration prototype that can remove up to 96% of microplastics using a magnetic liquid known as ferrofluid. The project, presented at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 2025, offers a simple and potentially affordable approach to a growing global…

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Railways makes ticket cancellation rules stricter, brings stricter norms for quality construction | India News

New Delhi: A last-minute change in plans will cost you dearly, as the railways have announced a revised rule linking refunds to the timing of ticket cancellations before the scheduled departure of trains. As per the new rule, passengers who cancel their tickets less than eight hours before departure will receive no refund, while cancellations…

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Ebertfest Announces Expanded Lineup, Special Guests, and Final Festival Programming for “The Last Dance” Edition

Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, widely known as Ebertfest, has announced additional programming, special guests, and updated film selections for its 27th and final edition, “The Last Dance,” taking place April 17–18, 2026, in Champaign, IL. Presented by Century Law Firm, this milestone year marks a poignant farewell to one of the most beloved film festivals in the country, celebrating a legacy…

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‘Indian man asked me to…’: US-based techie says passenger escorted off plane over seat swap drama

A viral social media post stirred a row about in-flight etiquette after a US-based techie said he was approached by a passenger asking him to swap seats on an international flight.Saran Shanmugam, an Indian-American and director of Information Technology at the Biophysical Society, was travelling to India on a Middle Eastern airline. He had pre-booked…

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Mukesh Chhabra reveals actors rejected Akshaye Khanna’s role in Dhurandhar, ‘now they regret’, recalls R Madhavan, Sara Arjun castings | Hindi Movie News

Fresh off the thunderous success of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, casting director Mukesh Chhabra is soaking in what he calls a defining phase in his journey. “It took me 20 years to reach here, after doing over 300 films,” Chhabra told Hollywood Reporter India, reflecting on the film’s impact on his career. Fresh off the…

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