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Karnataka BJP threatens House disruption over Nagendra's return to CabinetKarnataka BJP threatens to disrupt the upcoming legislature session over minister B Nagendra's cabinet position. The opposition demands Nag...
5ft tall, 7ft wingspan and a striking black-and-white body: IAS officer shares video of black-necked stork. Why is this giant bird ‘Near Threatened’?IAS officer Sanjay Kumar recently shared a video of the black-necked stork, highlighting its impressive height of nearly 5ft and wingspan e...
DiCaprio, Bezos plan $200m project for endangered speciesTwo foundations have committed two hundred million dollars to aid endangered species. This initiative aims to revive one hundred of Earth's...
Scientists spent 10 years searching for East Asia's tallest tree—what they found was extraordinaryResearchers found East Asia's tallest tree, a Taiwania fir, standing 84.1 meters high. This discovery followed a decade-long scientific exp...
Congress alleges Modi government's flawed policies caused deep job crisis, citing 27% hiring dropCongress claims flawed economic policies have plunged India's job market into crisis. Major domestic companies are now hiring fewer employe...
Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak leaves 2 dead and more than 11,000 sick: What to know about the parasite, lettuce fears and the food safety concerns now emergingMichigan cyclosporiasis outbreak: The recent cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan has resulted in its first two fatalities, sparking concern...
Australia hikes levy for tech giants that fail to strike local news dealsAustralia's government has raised a planned levy on tech giants. This charge will apply if they fail to reach news deals. The levy now stan...
'I've got no idea': Aiden Markram on prospect of leading LSG next IPL seasonAiden Markram has not considered captaining Lucknow Super Giants next year. He stated the franchise management can make the best decision f...
China's rare-earths weapon is losing its forceThe imposition of rare-earth export controls by China is sparking an unexpected global movement toward industry independence. This escalati...
Global FMCG giants bet big on India as demand, premiumisation riseGlobal consumer product makers reported strong demand in India during the June quarter. Companies like Mondelez and L'Oreal saw acceleratin...
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey sparks demand for its print editions, other classics among young readersChristopher Nolan's film adaptation of The Odyssey is driving increased book sales in India. Print editions of The Odyssey have seen sales ...
In 1977, scientists shipped a two-ton iceberg to landlocked Iowa by helicopter, aircraft and refrigerated truck to prove a wild Saudi planIn 1977, Iowa State University hosted a conference on towing icebergs. A large iceberg was transported from Alaska to demonstrate the conce...
New York sues online prediction markets giant KalshiNew York's attorney general has sued betting platform Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling business. The lawsuit seeks to halt Kalshi's...
In 1997, a mysterious ocean sound called the 'Bloop' sparked sea monster and lost underwater city theories. The truth came from AntarcticaScientists detected a powerful underwater sound called the Bloop in 1997. This mysterious noise traveled thousands of miles, sparking specu...
In 2016, after 15 years of work, a historic deal turned part of Antarctica into the world's largest marine reserveAn international agreement established the Ross Sea marine protected area. This vast region will receive protection starting December 1, 20...
In 2015, a British swimmer entered Antarctica’s freezing sea wearing only swimming trunks; his campaign helped protect 1.57 million square kilometersBritish swimmer Lewis Pugh undertook daring Antarctic swims to advocate for ocean protection. His "Speedo diplomacy" approach helped secure...
In 1977, a Saudi prince flew a two-ton iceberg to landlocked Iowa to convince 200 scientists from 18 nations that Antarctic ice could be towed to ArabiaIn 1977, a Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs from Antarctica to the Arabian Peninsula. A two-ton iceberg was transported to Iowa State ...