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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Tar balls from oil spills resurface during monsoon and accumulate toxic metals and bacteria along indian west coast
Kochi: Remains from oil spills in oceans and seas do not disappear from waters but resurface as tar balls, accumulating heavy toxic metals and bacteria as they float into coastal regions during monsoon. These are the findings of a joint study carried out by researchers from Cochin university, the Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology and Atal Centre for Ocean Science and Technology for Islands. Samples were collected from Arabian Sea coast from Kanyakumari to Mumbai. The tar ball survey was conducted by visual observation during cruises onboard FORV Sagar Sampada and ORV Sagar Kanya. Tar balls were collected from the surface using a bucket as well as by towing a bongo net (Hydrobios) available onboard the two Indian Ocean research vessels. "We observed the surface-floating tar balls, both small and large, and monitored them through two monsoon seasons to understand their behaviour and contents," said Cusat chemical oceanography department assistant professor Shaju S S. The paper is under review for publication. Shaju said these tar balls, formed from large oil molecules, attract bacteria and goose barnacles, have toxic heavy metals, and may contain human pathogens like Vibrio species. Winds transport them along the coast, posing ongoing environmental and health risks. He mentioned that they were around 0.1-4 cm. "We found 11 types of hydrocarbons and harmful heavy metals, including lead, chromium and cadmium, which can bioaccumulate and enter the food chain." The analysis of tar ball samples showed significant concentrations of heavy metals, with the highest levels of lead and cadmium found in samples from off the Mumbai water surface (75m depth). The concentrations were 1,396.34ppm for lead and 1,354.03ppm for cadmium while the lowest concentrations were 32.71ppm for lead from off the Goa surface station (50m) and 15.55ppm for cadmium from off the Mumbai surface station (75m depth). The study stated that temperature plays an important role in maintaining the stickiness of the tar balls. As the temperature increases, the stickiness of the tar balls also increases, which can harm marine mammals, birds, and fish.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kerala firefighter's tearful farewell goes viral as loyal furry companion Raju melts hearts with emotional goodbye
The End of an Era, the Start of Memories You Might Also Like: Can AI help you talk to your pet? China's Baidu wants to turn barks and meows into human language Internet in Tears, Hearts Full You Might Also Like: Monkey business gone rogue: Bored Capuchin monkeys on Panama island kidnap baby Howler monkeys, leave scientists stunned In a world often too busy to pause for emotion, a silent, heart-touching farewell between a Kerala firefighter and his four-legged friend has stopped the internet in its tracks. On the day of his retirement, Shaju—a dedicated officer with the Kerala Fire Force—wasn't just bid adieu by his colleagues. Standing quietly beside him was Raju, the station's loyal dog , whose silent eyes and still presence spoke of a bond deeper than poignant moment, captured and shared by the Instagram account ' Street Dogs of Bombay ,' reveals a rare and deeply touching farewell. In the now-viral video, Raju doesn't bark or jump—he simply stands quietly, resting his forepaws gently on Shaju. Their silent exchange, filled with tender neck rubs and affectionate kisses, beautifully showcases the profound friendship and unspoken love between the firefighter and his loyal companion.'An emotional moment that touched every heart,' the caption reads. And it truly did. The farewell ceremony, already heavy with gratitude and nostalgia, took on a deeply symbolic note with Raju's presence. He wasn't trained to understand protocol, but somehow he knew: this was a goodbye.'Raju's silent goodbye, filled with love and longing, spoke louder than words,' the post continues. 'It was more than just a farewell—it was the end of a shared journey of courage, companionship, and unspoken loyalty.'This wasn't just the end of a firefighter's career—it was the end of an unspoken alliance, one built on quiet walks, shared routines, and countless watchful nights. Their relationship, never needing words, was sealed with presence—Raju's being there was his way of saying, 'I remember everything.'The response online was as emotional as the moment itself. 'Such a lovely heartwarming bond. I hope he keeps returning to meet his four-legged pal,' one user wrote. Another added, 'This is making me cry. So much love.' One particularly poignant comment read, 'A career of bravery sealed with a tail wag of unconditional love.'This brief yet powerful moment is a reminder that sometimes, the most meaningful relationships are the ones where no words are spoken—just shared silences and unwavering presence. In an age of digital distractions, this one video has managed to rekindle the beauty of simple, soulful Shaju moves on to the next chapter of his life, we can only hope that he'll often return to visit Raju, and that their bond, built not on commands but on companionship, will continue in spirit. After all, not all heroes wear capes—and not all farewells are loud. Some are simply felt.
India Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kerala firefighter gets emotional farewell from furry friend on retirement day. Watch
A video of a loyal dog bidding an emotional farewell to his longtime companion - a firefighter with the Kerala Fire Force - on the day of his retirement has gone viral on social moving scene was shared by the Instagram account 'Street Dogs of Bombay' through a video that documented Shaju and his furry friend Raju's adorable the video, Raju stood quietly beside Shaju during his send-off as his silent presence spoke volumes about the deep bond they shared. 'An emotional moment that touched every heart on the day Kerala Fire Force Firefighter Shaju retired. It wasn't just his colleagues who bid him farewell, but also Raju, the loyal dog who stood by his side every single day at the fire station,' the caption of the post farewell, as is clear from the video, went beyond the usual ceremony, symbolising the end of a journey marked by courage, companionship, and unspoken loyalty.'Raju's silent goodbye, filled with love and longing, spoke louder than words. It was more than just a farewell it was the end of a shared journey of courage, companionship, and unspoken loyalty. True bonds are felt, not said. Wishing Shaju Ji peace and pride in his next chapter, and Raju's endless love in the memories they've made together,' the post the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by StreetdogsofBombay (@streetdogsofbombay)The video left social media users crying happy tears. 'Such a lovely heartwarming bond. I hope he keeps returning to meet his 4-legged pal,' a user of the viewers said, 'This is making me cry. So much love' while another added, 'A career of bravery sealed with a tail wag of unconditional love.'Isn't this so beautiful?Tune InTrending Reel
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kerala firefighter's emotional farewell with loyal station dog Raju goes viral
A retiring Kerala firefighter, Shaju, shared an emotional farewell with his loyal station dog, Raju, in a moment that has captured hearts online. The bond between the firefighter and his canine companion, built on years of loyalty and companionship, was showcased in a viral video shared by the Instagram page @streetdogsofbombay. The video features poignant moments and photos of Shaju and Raju, accompanied by a message: 'An emotional moment that touched every heart on the day Kerala Fire Force Firefighter Shaju retired, it wasn't just his colleagues who bid him farewell, but also Raju, the loyal dog who stood by his side every single day at the fire station. Raju's silent goodbye, filled with love and longing, spoke louder than words. It was more than just a farewell—it was the end of a shared journey of courage, companionship, and unspoken loyalty. True bonds are felt, not said. Wishing Shaju Ji peace and pride in his next chapter, and Raju's endless love in the memories they've made together.' A post shared by StreetdogsofBombay (@streetdogsofbombay) Social media users were deeply moved by the duo's connection. One commented, 'Such a heartwarming bond. I hope Shaju keeps visiting his four-legged pal.' Another wrote, 'A career of bravery sealed with a tail wag of unconditional love.' A third user wrote, 'Love the combo of the Indian in uniform and the indie dog! Here's to more stations adopting indie dogs to strengthen this beautiful bond.' One Instagram user said, 'Indie dogs are the most loving creatures.' Recently, in another instance that showed the beautiful bond between humans and dogs, two children from Noida wheeled their injured dog to a hospital in scorching heat. Dressed in simple clothes and slippers, their urgency moved viewers online. Shared by @streetdogsofbombay, the video drew over two lakh views and heartfelt comments, with many offering financial help. The caption praised the children's bravery and empathy, calling them real heroes and an example of hope and kindness.
