A coordinated operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force led to the apprehension of a suspect with 3,492 conch shells, made ready for sale, in the Pesalai area, Talaimannar on January 27.

A new article published in the journal Oryx examines the efficacy and perception of queen conch (Aliger gigas) conservation aquaculture—cultivating aquatic organisms to manage or replenish ...

Queen Victoria’s reign (1837–1901) saw an unprecedented expansion of media, making her one of the most recognizable monarchs in history. Prints, photographs, and paintings like this one helped ...

It may seem like a daft place to try and save money, but there are plenty of budget motorcycle helmets on the market. The truth is that while price can act as a rough guide to the safety and ...

In a perfect world, every rider could afford the best, safest motorcycle helmet money can buy. But the biggest safety dividend a helmet offers is simply wearing one in the first place. Perfect ...

Prayagraj (UP), Jan 25 (ANI): Unique conch shell, weighing about 11 kg, became the centre of attraction for the devotees coming to the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj.

Comprised of cowrie shells, the collar was elegant and a unique take on garbs worn during monumental, history-defining moments. US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, US Supreme Court ...

Despite monarchy being largely constitutional at the start of Queen Victoria’s ascension, her 63-year reign saw her preside over the abolition of slavery, the expansion of workers’ welfare, the speedy ...

However, one look that drew acknowledgment for its dramatic visual significance is the cowrie shell collar Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore around her neck. “Even without understanding ...

Indentations and other shapes on the outside of the shell were strategically placed for that reason. Additionally, the helmet comes with a built-in sun shield to protect against glare. Another ...