Australia built an A$187,000 electric fence across wild horse country; inside lies an endangered alpine wetland supporting three threatened animalsAn electric fence protects a rare alpine wetland in Australia's Kosciuszko National Park. This small area is home to three threatened nativ...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
In 1890, Eugene Schieffelin released European starlings in Central Park; within 69 years, their descendants had reached the PacificEugene Schieffelin released European starlings in Central Park in 1890. These birds spread across the continent within sixty-nine years. St...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
In 1778, Captain James Cook’s crew released goats in Hawaii as a future food source; their descendants damaged native plants and worsened erosionCaptain Cook introduced goats to Hawaii in 1778, which then proliferated rapidly. These animals severely damaged native plants and altered ...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
In 1992, Douglas Tompkins began buying Chilean wilderness; decades later, much of it became the 994,000-acre Pumalín National Park, larger than YosemiteDouglas Tompkins bought vast tracts of land in Chile for conservation. He created Pumalín National Park, a reserve larger than Yosemite. Lo...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Chennai airport chaos: Flyers face hours-long wait at terminal entryHundreds of international passengers at Chennai airport allegedly faced hours-long delays on Tuesday morning after several entry gates to t...
28 Jul, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Samsung bets on new wearable form factors, says it will absorb rising costs to keep premium devices accessibleSamsung is exploring new wearable devices like smart glasses and rings. The company is absorbing rising component costs instead of passing ...
28 Jul, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Jodie Foster: 'It's an interesting combination: Having a great fear of being alone...'-Powerful life lesson on human paradox and how solitude reveals why being alone can be both a fear and a strength by the actress known for iconic role in Taxi Driver
Jodie Foster's quote highlights the human paradox of fearing loneliness yet needing solitude. This emotional complexity is natural and allo...
27 Jul, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Donald Trump dismisses concerns over US missile stockpiles amid Iran conflictUS President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns that the United States is running low on critical missile interceptors amid its conflict w...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
CAG flags Rs 12.86 crore loss in WBIDC's land deal with Flipkart in West BengalA CAG report revealed a Rs 12.86 crore loss for WBIDCL in land allocation, which occurred while allotting land to Flipkart's logistics arm,...
26 Jul, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Bitcoin stays near $64K, Ethereum underperforms as weak risk appetite keeps crypto markets under pressureBitcoin traded near $64,000 and Ethereum underperformed as risk appetite weakened. The global crypto market capitalization edged down 2% to...
25 Jul, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Look at them look at you: For a low-privacy, low-consent society like India, AI glasses pose risks that outweigh benefitsAI glasses are emerging as a new computing platform for companies like Meta. These devices continuously capture audio and images, raising p...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) leads massive protest in Mumbai to press for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignationThousands of Shiv Sena (UBT) supporters gathered in Mumbai demanding the Education Minister's resignation. Protesters held tricolors and pl...
24 Jul, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Silverstorm Parks IPO opens: Price band, GMP, and other key detailsSilverstorm Parks' initial public offering opened for bidding on Friday, aiming to raise Rs 82 crore. The company set a price band of Rs 12...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Global Market: ECB signals future debate on raising bank reserve requirements to reduce central bank lossesThe European Central Bank may increase minimum reserve requirements for commercial banks. This move could reduce interest payments made to ...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Shree Balaji (Mala) Textiles SME IPO opens today; GMP signals 21% premium. Check key detailsShree Balaji (Mala) Textiles IPO: The issue is a fresh sale of 27 lakh equity shares priced at ₹66-70 apiece. The IPO was commanding a grey...
22 Jul, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Global Market: BoE governor calls for balanced banking rules, rejects deregulation pushBank of England Governor Andrew Bailey pushed back against broad calls for deregulation, arguing that effective financial rules are essenti...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
UK banks' lack of Mythos access a wake-up call, government AI adviser saysHarriet Rees, chief information officer at Starling Bank, who was appointed "AI champion" by the finance ministry in January, said Britain ...
14 Jul, 2026, 11.31 PM IST