Changing Antarctic waters may lead to abrupt rise in global sea level

Changing Antarctic watersMelbourne, Oct 04 : A new study has revealed that Current changes in the ocean around Antarctica may set off steep 3-4 meter rise in global sea level.

Current changes in the ocean around Antarctica are disturbingly close to conditions 14,000 years ago that new research shows may have led to the rapid melting of Antarctic ice and an abrupt 3-4 metre rise in global sea level.

The study found that in the past, when ocean temperatures around Antarctica became more layered - with a warm layer of water below a cold surface layer, ice sheets and glaciers melted much faster than when the cool and warm layers mixed more easily.

Ivory poaching could make elephants, rhinos extinct within 20 yrs

Ivory poachingLondon, Oct 4 : Conservation campaigners have let out the warning that due to poaching of ivory, elephants and rhinos could be wiped out within the next two decades.

According to the Independent, wildlife campaigners said that according to the reports almost 35,000 elephants and 1,000 rhinos were sacrificed to fulfill the demand for ivory and rhino horn.

The warning comes right before the start of Global March for Elephants and Rhinos, which would see hundreds of people to march through London wearing elephant and rhino masks, calling for measures to solve the issue and worldwide ban on the trade of ivory and rhino horn.

Sushma Swaraj announces BJP's development plank ahead of Assembly polls

Sushma SwarajKalka (Haryana), Oct 4 : External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj promised a slew of measures for the development of Haryana, including increasing old age pensions and building sports stadiums, in a rally here on Saturday.

"There has been a rule of arrogance and loot for the past 20 years in Haryana, but we promise that the kind of rule the BJP has envisaged, we will give you a humble rule. We will develop the state and work for the poor. That's why we have kept a big agenda in front of the people of Haryana," said Swaraj, addressing the rally just a day after returning from the United States.

Kallis more focused on T20 cricket post international retirement

Jacques-KallisJohannesburg, Oct 04 : Jacques Kallis said that post his retirement from international cricket, he feels more enthusiastic and energised to play T20 cricket.

According to Sport 24, the 38-year-old retired from all formats of international cricket in July this year after struggling for runs.

In an interview with the Champions League T20 website, Kallis said that retiring from Proteas duty has given him more time to focus on T20 cricket.

He is currently playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Champions League T20 event in India.

New mum Mila Kunis' 'Jupiter Ascending' co-star thinks its 'incredible'

Mila KunisLondon, Oct 4 : Mila Kunis' 'Jupiter Ascending' co-star Gugu Mbatha-Raw has revealed th

I'm having an affair, says Jennifer Garner on Ben Affleck's new buff body

Jennifer GarnerWashington, Oct 4 : Jennifer Garner recently confessed that she feels like she's with a different man post husband Ben Affleck's recent transformation into a muscle man.

During her appearance on 'Live With Kelly and Michael,' the 42-year-old beauty joked that Affleck, who's been buffing up his body for ' Batman v Superman : Dawn of Justice,' looked "pretty good" and though she felt like she was "having an affair," she didn't mind, E! Online reported.

He had put on 30 pounds of muscle and had only 8 percent body fat, she added.

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