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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
SE Asian clearwing moth recorded for first time in India at Buxa
1 2 3 Kolkata: A clearwing moth species first spotted in Myanmar in 2004 and later sighted in South China, Vietnam, and Malaysia has now been recorded at the Buxa Tiger Reserve in north Bengal. This is the first record of the moth and the genus, Scoliokona, in India. Nature Mates founder Arjan Basu Roy and Titli Trust founder trustee Sanjay Sondhi spotted the clearwing moth in 2022 near Jayanti village along a stream, Gue Nullah, that flows into the Jayanti river in the Buxa Tiger Reserve (BTR). The discovery occurred during a butterfly diversity project at BTR from 2018 to 2022. "We initially thought it was a wasp, but on closer inspection with binoculars, Sanjay realised it was a moth. Since it was unlike anything we saw in India before, we netted it for future reference," recounted Basu Roy. After completing the project in Buxa, they examined the specimen and began referencing material on moths. That is when they suspected it could belong to the genus Scoliokona, recorded by lepidopterists Axel Kallies and Yutaka Arita in the Philippines in 1998. The species they recorded was named after the duo as Kallies & Arita, 1998. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Alerta: Você tem zumbido no ouvido? Dica de ouro pode aliviar! Zumbido no ouvido Undo However, Basu Roy and Sondhi were unsure. After preparing the specimen and photographing the upper side, underside, and lateral view of it with the head close-up as well as the genitalia, they approached Prof Kallies for confirmation. After studying the photographs, Kallies confirmed that the moth was indeed from the genus Scoliokona, and the species is one named after him. A scientific note was subsequently published in Tropical Lepidoptera Research to record the first confirmed record of the species Scoliokona Kallies in India. It is also the first record of the genus Scoliokona from India. Tropical Lepidoptera Research is a full-colour journal published twice a year by the Association for Tropical Lepidoptera at McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, Gainesville, US. 'This is the extension of the western boundary of the moth species found in South-East Asia. The genus Scoliokona was first spotted in the Philippines in 1968 but described by Kallies and Arita three decades later. The species recorded in Buxa is one among 15 species to be recorded in the South-East Asian region, with its type locality from Myanmar," said Basu Roy. "The first record of this genus from India shows how little we know about moths in India. Moths are important pollinators and play a crucial role in nature. We need to protect their habitats and continue to document our biodiversity. Loss of habitat, increased light pollution, and use of pesticides are looming anthropogenic threats faced by moths in India," says Sondhi. The pinned specimen is currently at the Biodiversity Lab Research Collections at the National Centre for Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Bengaluru.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Swizzels reveals NEW flavour of classic sweets hitting supermarkets in days and shoppers can't wait
CONFECTIONERY lovers are raving after Swizzels revealed a new flavour of classic sweets hitting supermarkets in just days. Swizzels is launching a new flavoured Refreshers bar to celebrate 70 years of the classic sweet. Shoppers will be rushing to their nearest supermarket to grab the brand's new Tropical chew bar. The new Refreshers bar, featuring mango and pineapple flavours, is available in stores now. The sought-after treat was posted to the popular Food Finds UK Official Facebook group. The post received likes and comments from sweet fans eager to get their hands on Swizzels' new treat. "Can't wait to try," one user wrote. Another added: "OMG yesss, I need." "These look like they will taste amazing," a third commented. While a fourth simply said: "Yummy." Shoppers will be able to snap up the Tropical flavoured Refresher for just a mere 20p in stores. It comes after B&M slashed the price of giant tubs of nostalgic childhood sweets to just £1. And new flavours of Haribo sweets have hit the shelves in Lidl - and shoppers are loving them. What other sweet treats have launched recently? This isn't the only sweet snack that has hit supermarket shelves in recent months. Asda shoppers spotted a new Squashies flavour ahead of Valentine's Day. They looked like the classic foam Squashies but with the romantic messages and emojis you find on Love Hearts sweets. Meanwhile, B&M shoppers found three brand new flavours in the Poppets Hot Chocolate Sachets range. The Minty, Salted Caramel, and Orangy flavours sent snack finders into a frenzy. Retro sweet lovers were also stunned to find an iconic sweet from the 80s had made a return. Opal Fruits, which were rebranded as Starburst in 1998, can now be found at major supermarkets again. Top discontinued products Here are our top discontinued snacks - including picks from our team... Fabulous Bakin' Boys Cupcakes Consumer reporter Emily Mee says: "It was always a good day when I spotted these in my lunchbox at school. Putting a layer of chocolate on top of a vanilla cupcake is a simple idea but a genius one. I would pay good money to try these again..." Ready Salted Chipsticks Head of Consumer Tara Evans says: "Ready Salted Chipsticks. Why did they get rid of this classic flavour? Some people think ready salted is boring - but why mess with a classic? I often feel taunted when I see the salt and vinegar version in shops." Coco Pops Rocks Consumer news editor Ellie Smitherman says: "No idea whose bright idea it was to get rid of these, but it was possibly one of the worst moves in cereal history. Coco Pops Straws, too! If I had known the last time I'd have one would be the last time, I'd have savoured it far more." Tooti Frooties Senior consumer reporter James Flanders says: "Tooty Frooties were a chewy blast of childhood joy. Scrapped after 50 years, they were Britain's alternative to Skittles - and in an age obsessed with nostalgia, bringing them back just makes sense. Lots of dupes can be picked up at budget supermarkets but they just don't taste the same." White Maltesers While the milk chocolate version is still going strong, White Chocolate Maltesers were pulled from shelves in 2014. Mars said it was a "difficult decision" at the time, and fans still post comments on its social media pages calling for it to come back. Heinz Toast Toppers Out of all the discontinued products, this is one of the ones we see the most calls for to come back. The creamy cans came in a variety of flavours like chicken and mushroom or cheese and ham. They were binned in 2015 after delighting shoppers for decades. Cadbury Spira Another of the regular calls we see is for the Cadbury Spira to return. The chocolate featured twin bars in each pack, which were formed into a spiral shape, with six hollow tubes running through each one.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Swizzels reveals NEW flavour of classic sweets hitting supermarkets in days and shoppers can't wait
Check below to see what other sweets have launched recently PRETTY SWEET Swizzels reveals NEW flavour of classic sweets hitting supermarkets in days and shoppers can't wait Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CONFECTIONERY lovers are raving after Swizzels revealed a new flavour of classic sweets hitting supermarkets in just days. Swizzels is launching a new flavoured Refreshers bar to celebrate 70 years of the classic sweet. 1 Swizzels Refreshers' new Tropical bar features mango and pineapple flavours Credit: Facebook/@shopping finds&bargainsuk Shoppers will be rushing to their nearest supermarket to grab the brand's new Tropical chew bar. The new Refreshers bar, featuring mango and pineapple flavours, is available in stores now. The sought-after treat was posted to the popular Food Finds UK Official Facebook group. The post received likes and comments from sweet fans eager to get their hands on Swizzels' new treat. "Can't wait to try," one user wrote. Another added: "OMG yesss, I need." "These look like they will taste amazing," a third commented. While a fourth simply said: "Yummy." Shoppers will be able to snap up the Tropical flavoured Refresher for just a mere 20p in stores. It comes after B&M slashed the price of giant tubs of nostalgic childhood sweets to just £1. People are only just realising that the 'key' sweet in Haribo favourites is something else & admit they're 'unsettled' And new flavours of Haribo sweets have hit the shelves in Lidl - and shoppers are loving them. What other sweet treats have launched recently? This isn't the only sweet snack that has hit supermarket shelves in recent months. Asda shoppers spotted a new Squashies flavour ahead of Valentine's Day. They looked like the classic foam Squashies but with the romantic messages and emojis you find on Love Hearts sweets. Meanwhile, B&M shoppers found three brand new flavours in the Poppets Hot Chocolate Sachets range. The Minty, Salted Caramel, and Orangy flavours sent snack finders into a frenzy. Retro sweet lovers were also stunned to find an iconic sweet from the 80s had made a return. Opal Fruits, which were rebranded as Starburst in 1998, can now be found at major supermarkets again.
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
I applied factor 50 sun cream but still got badly burnt - can I get compensation? Consumer lawyer DEAN DUNHAM replies
I got badly sunburnt recently while using SPF 50-rated sunscreen. Can I ask for my money back? T.T., via email.
UAE Moments
12-05-2025
- UAE Moments
LG DUALCOOL 2.5 Ton: Summer's Smartest Escape
The sun doesn't knock anymore—it barges in. We've all felt it. That relentless summer heat turning our homes into ovens and our tempers into ticking time bombs. Stepping inside should feel like a sigh of relief, not like walking into a warm whisper of the outside world. So, what do you do when the thermometer hits unbearable? You don't just cool down—you cool smart. You cool well. You cool with the LG DUALCOOL Wall AC Unit Inverter 2.5 Ton. Let's be honest: ACs aren't just a luxury in this region—they're survival tools. But not all ACs are created equal. Some blast cold air like a fridge door left open. Others hum like tired bees. And then there's this machine—LG's quiet, powerful, thoughtful answer to heat. Here's what makes this AC more than just another box on the wall: It works with the heat, not against it. Thanks to LG's Tropical Dual Inverter Compressor™, this unit keeps its cool even when the weather throws 65°C tantrums. Your regular AC might complain—or quit. This one? It thrives. It's fast. Really fast. The LG DUALCOOL cools up to 60% faster, pushing fresh air farther and faster, wrapping your space in comfort before you've even finished complaining about the heat. And while it's doing that, it's saving up to 65% on energy. You read that right—comfort without the guilt trip when your utility bill shows up. It listens. And learns. Smart ThinQ™ Wi-Fi means you can control it from your phone—whether you're in bed, at work, or three traffic jams away. Forgot to turn it off? No problem. Want to cool the house before you arrive? Just tap the app. It cares about your sleep. Comfort Sleep Mode is what every exhausted summer soul deserves. It softly adjusts airflow, dims the noise, and times itself to turn off while you drift into cool dreams. It lasts. And lasts. The Gold Fin™ coating protects against corrosion, and with a 10-year warranty on the inverter compressor, this AC is in it for the long haul. You're not just buying a season of cool—you're investing in a decade of peace. And the best part? It does all of this without being loud about it—literally. With its low-noise operation and silent mode, it cools in the background, letting your moments speak louder than your machine. So no, summer doesn't have to win. Not this year. With the LG DUALCOOL, you don't just fight the heat—you outsmart it. Cool comfort, quiet strength, and technology that understands real life. That's not just air conditioning. That's LG.
