Nagaland man, 90, turns wife's grave into flower garden tourist spot
At the age of 90, Mosenyii Yakhro dedicates his life to nurturing a garden around his late wife's grave in Nagaland, a beautiful spot now known as Mosen Viewpoint. Attracting both locals and tourists, this vibrant space sees families, especially on his birthday each year, paying homage and creating cherished memories. His devotion encapsulates an enduring love and highlights the significance of preserving precious moments.
A British rescuer saved a sick fox, and 9 years later, it still hugs her daily
Orphaned Chinese groom invites strangers; over 10,000 attend his wedding
In a heartwarming turn of events, Xu Chenghong from Yiliang county opened the doors to his wedding, inviting strangers to make up for his small number of relatives. This seemingly simple invitation captured the internet's attention, resulting in over 10,000 guests from all corners of China attending, bringing food and decorations to contribute to the festivities.
Ohio jail inmates’ portraits help 18 shelter dogs find forever homes
Inmates at the Franklin County Corrections Center have been drawing portraits of shelter dogs. Their artwork has resulted in higher adoption rates, helping many dogs find homes. This initiative allows inmates to contribute positively to the community while creating a connection with potential adopters. The portraits humanize the dogs, making them more relatable to visitors. Such simple actions have led to transformative impacts for both dogs and incarcerated individuals.
Couple replace 40 acres of vines with native bush; rare parrots return
After departing from the wine industry, Tony and Cherie Townsend embarked on a remarkable project to repurpose their 40-acre vineyard into a sanctuary for regent parrots. Their family and local volunteers, spanning four generations, are actively involved in this conservation initiative. Backed by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board, over 3,000 native seedlings have been planted, fostering vital habitats and illustrating the crucial role private land plays in enhancing biodiversity.
Couple clear 4,000 hectares of pests; vanished Australian animals return
Ecologists Rebecca West and Reece Pedler are leading an inspiring initiative called the Wild Deserts project in New South Wales, focused on reviving native mammal populations that have been absent for over a century. Their efforts have successfully seen the reintroduction of multiple species to Sturt National Park, where they are now thriving and breeding in the wild.
Navy rescues 20 crew members of fishing vessel from pirates over 3,000 km from Mumbai
Hyderabad man builds over 600 rainwater pits after learning the skill himself
Confronted with a severe water shortage in Hyderabad, Ranga Prasad embarked on rainwater harvesting as a solution. After facing difficulties in securing professional assistance, he learned to build recharge pits independently, leading to the installation of over 600 systems across the city. Prasad stresses the vital need for upkeep of these installations to ensure their longevity and champions community-driven water conservation, illustrating how personal endeavors can drive significant environm
Ariana Grande surprised an NYC Marathon runner with a kind note she wrote while watching the race
After finishing the marathon, Ellie got the surprise of a lifetime.
Father held son's head above water until help arrived
Stopping at an accident can save an entire family. In Netolice, two men pulled a three-member family with a two-and-a-half-year-old son out of a car overturned in a stream, reports ČT24.
Baby monkey in Hodonín is also cared for by two-year-old sister, but it must be nursed by mom
Visitors to the Hodonín zoo can see a baby guereza monkey in the primate pavilion, which was born on October 12. Its two-year-old sister helps take care of it, occasionally borrowing it from its mother.
Indian Navy rescues hijacked fishing vessel off Somalia, frees all 20 crew members
The operation demonstrated the Navy’s operational preparedness and its ability to undertake complex maritime security missions through seamless coordination with the Air Force
Backup World Cup wheelchair travels across the world in stranger's luggage
A radio call-out in Ireland has sparked a successful international effort to get a specialised replacement rugby league wheelchair sent to Sydney in time for a game today.
Rogue sheep rescued in Hawke's Bay and given life-saving haircuts
"One of our MPI inspectors rugby-tackled one of them and the other one just sat down and accepted it," says one of the SPCA inspectors who wrangled the wayward sheep.
Over 500 people ran for young athletes. An exceptional action in Olsztyn
Not every young athlete has equal opportunities to develop their talent. Sometimes the obstacle is not a lack of skills or commitment, but
School named after cleaning staff member who dedicated 39 years to students; video
A cleaning staff member who dedicated 39 years to students will have a school named after her in the United States! Marilyn Hampton, 76, worked for nearly four decades in the public school system of Aubrey, Texas, and was surprised with the tribute during a school meeting. Upon learning that the new unit will bear …
Rebuilding Mosques Brings Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims Together After Punjab Violence
In the Indian state of Punjab, Muslims are watching Sikhs and Hindus organize the rebuilding of old mosques destroyed following Partition. Emotional to say the least, the inter-faith community building is being led by many old enough to remember the strife which ripped across the state. A portion of this ancient and proud land was …
This Wheelchair Skateboarding Teacher Already Conquered Mountains and Marathons
This rolling inspiration is Xie Junwu, an iron-willed wheelchair-bound althlete who’s climbed mountains, completed marathons, and now spends his days skateboarding. Xie has been breaking records and barriers for years with his wheelchair capabilities, and now in middle age, he is helping others build confidence in their maneuvering with what is almost certainly China’s first …
Girl who rescued injured boy from bonfire acted 'on instinct'
Tianna Patterson, 17, witness the boy being attacked before he fell unconscious into the bonfire in Strabane.
VIDEO: Makinde attends launch of Sola Sobowale’s Oyo care home
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated a residential care home for older adults established by veteran Nollywood actress, Sola Sobowale, in Ibadan. The facility, named Joseph & Esther Homes, is located in the Akobo area of the state capital. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-makinde-attends-launch-of-sola-sobowales-oyo-care-home/
‘The Sky Had No Stars’: Gurugram Student Builds Free Website To Check Light Pollution Using a Phone Photo
When Suhani Gupta and her sister spot more than seven stars from their balcony in Gurugram, they have a reason to celebrate. They step outside, open Stellarium, an astronomy app, and try to identify the constellations above them. In a city where the night sky rarely offers a clear view of the stars, even a handful can turn an ordinary evening into an occasion. “My sister and I get excited when we see more than seven stars in the sky,” Suhani tells The Better India. The sisters initially assumed
He Donated His Ultra-rare Blood 545 Times While Visiting Every Blood Bank in Australia
Pictured here enjoying jokes and a juice box, Trevor Bergman has now successfully donated his ultra-rare blood at all 85 Australian donation centers. While on his journey, Bergman donated blood 545 times, helping patients from virtually every corner of the land down under. The 59-year-old police officer is one of 150 Australians known to carry …
A rich maharaja took in 1,000 Polish kids during WWII, recreating their home on Indian soil
Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja gave them not just food and shelter, but a chance to be kids while retaining their identity.
The Counter-Extremism Expert Building Our Capacity for Compassion
A former Los Angeles gang member, a former skinhead and a former radical Islamist walk into a youth center. What sounds like the setup for an uneasy joke is at the core of Farah Pandith’s work: Put people who might otherwise never share a room in front of young people;...
Achimota Headmaster commends 1986 Year Group for restoring Aggrey Chapel
The Headmaster of Achimota School, Ebenezer Graham Acquaah, has commended the school's 1986 year group for renovating the Aggrey Chapel, describing the intervention as a significant act of gratitude, restoration and commitment to the institution's heritage.
How mutton birding helped this queer Aboriginal man connect with his identity
The ancient tradition of mutton birding — which Aboriginal people have done for thousands of years — has brought this young Indigenous man a deeper connection to both Country and identity.
A Memphis woman faced years of waiting for a kidney. Then a complete stranger saw a Facebook post.
When Stacy Hobson was told she faced a multi-year wait for a kidney transplant, she thought her traveling days were over.
Facebook sleuths help border farmer find stolen ute
Farmers rejoice after a ute stolen from their paddock was found three hours away thanks to keen-eyed country Facebook users.
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