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Here are details of world’s second deepest blue hole

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Blue holes are believed to be the mysterious space underwater that go very deep and are abundant with plant and animal life. A similar blue hole has been identified by scientists at Chetumal Bay off the coast of Mexico.

The second deepest blue hole is named Taam Ja in Mayan, meaning “deep water”. It is estimated to be 900.2 feet (274.4 metres) deep.

The first deepest hole is located off the coast of China, with a depth of 987 feet (300.89 metres). It was discovered in 2016 and was named Dragon Hole or Longdong.

The observation and survey were carried out in 2021; however, the experts have revealed its existence in recent research published in Frontiers in Marine Science.

According to the team, based at Colegio de la Frontera Sur (ECOSUR), a research centre in Mexico: “The information gathered revealed a maximum recorded depth of 274.4 metres below sea level (mbsl). This makes the now-named ‘Taam ja Blue Hole (TJBH)’ the world’s second-known deepest blue hole. Origin and geological evolution of the TJBH deserve further investigation.”

The blue holes are similar to sinkholes on land. The only difference is they’re filled with water which makes it possible for boats and ships to pass over them.

The Mexican researchers said that knowledge provided by local fishermen prompted them to investigate this particular location. This was despite finding no references to blue holes at Chetumal Bay in the existing scientific literature.

With the help of echo-sounding, the team determined its dept whereas it sought scuba diving to measure upper depths.

The researchers said that “Taam ja has a nearly circular shape at its surface and steep sides with slopes of more than 80 degrees that form a large conic structure, adding that the walls of the blue hole are covered by a fine-grained layer and coated by brown algal biofilms — slippery communities of algae that bind together to survive.”

They also noted that the blue hole is close to the coasts of Mexico and Belize and its discovery could lead foreign and local visitors.

The researchers concluded in their paper that currently, the local population is not aware of the existence of the TJBH.

“[We] encourage the scientific community to explore, monitor, and broaden the research of the TJBH to settle an adequate basis for responsible social appropriation in the near future,” they maintained.  

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Guru Randhawa acknowledges “talented” Saba Qamar.

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In a recent promotional event for his forthcoming film ‘Shahkot’, Punjabi musician Guru Randhawa was inquired about his preferred female actor from Pakistan with whom he would like to collaborate on screen.

Randhawa stated, “I genuinely admire Saba Qamar.”

I collaborated with her on my song ‘Suit Suit Karda’ alongside Irrfan sir in the film ‘Hindi Medium’. He remarked, “Saba Qamar is exceptionally talented.”

“I would like to inform her that, having adopted her name today, she is obligated to promote my film as well,” remarked the ‘High Rated Gabru’ hitmaker.

It is noteworthy that Randhawa’s hit ‘Tenu Suit Suit Karda’ was included in the four-track album of Qamar’s inaugural Bollywood film ‘Hindi Medium’ (2017), featuring the late actor Irrfan Khan.

The singer’s forthcoming Punjabi film ‘Shahkot’, which also stars Isha Talwar and Seema Kaushal, is set to premiere in theaters on Friday, October 4. The title is helmed by Rajiv Dhingra, who co-authored the narrative with Davinder Virk.

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Arez Ahmed and Hiba Bukhari are expecting their first child.

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Celebrity couple Hiba Bukhari and Arez Ahmed are expecting their first child soon, and they have revealed this during a YouTube session on the former’s channel. Congratulations are in due for this couple.

Ahmed stated, “We thought to address this news which has been circulating for some time now because our fans deserve to know this from us only rather than somebody else,” during their most recent live session over the weekend. This broke the couple’s silence regarding the rumours surrounding their first pregnancy.

“I should announce this already unwelcome news,” the “Radd” star joked, confirming her pregnancy.

Upon hearing the happy news, their millions of followers were ecstatic and flooded the comments area with well wishes for the soon-to-be parents.

The expecting parents also said that they intended to celebrate this happy news with a unique maternity shoot and YouTube video, which they planned to shoot after finishing their job obligations. However, she insisted, “the universe has plans, and those are also good.”

Notably, a few months after formally announcing their relationship, the entertainment pair Hiba Bukhari and Arez Ahmed got married in a small-scale wedding in January 2022.

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Is Laiba Khan poised to exit the entertainment industry imminently?

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In a recent appearance on a private news channel’s talk program, actor Laiba Khan discussed her future intentions and suggested that this may be her final year in the entertainment industry, indicating a potential departure from performing shortly.

“Indeed, I desire to marry and establish a permanent residence.” “I can cease acting [for that],” she informed the actor-host Imran Ashraf.

Khan stated that she had always intended to work only for five years, and now marks her fifth year in the theater profession. The actor from ‘Muqaddar ka Sitara’ stated, “My relatives warned me that relinquishing the fame and wealth provided by this industry would be challenging; however, upon entering showbiz, I was resolute in dedicating five years of my life to this career.” This marks my fifth year, and I am uncertain about what the future holds. I am uncertain.

Khan elaborated on her ideal life partner, stating, “He must not only respect me but also ensure that his family respects me.” Someone who comprehends my emotions and provides support. The actor argued that an individual’s physical appearance does not matter.

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