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Free picnics, AQI below 20, more time together: Remotely working couple in Manali shares 5 things they love about mountain life- In 1889, Switzerland opened a rack railway up Mount Pilatus with gradients once thought too steep; the line still climbs more than 5,000 feet from the valley
- No AC, limited electricity, zero luxury: Katrina Kaif’s mother, a lawyer, gave up London for Tamil Nadu village years ago for charity work
- In 1878, Adeline Hornbek, a single mother built a homestead in Colorado; seven years later, she had established a substantial ranch where many neighbours practised subsistence farmingWhen Adeline Hornbek filed her 1878 claim in Colorado’s Florissant Valley, most settlers were barely raising enough to survive. Over seven ...21 Sep, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
- In 1888, Hong Kong opened a cable railway up Victoria Peak after sedan chairs made the steep climb slow and difficult; the Peak Tram still carries visitors up the mountainThe iconic Peak Tram of Hong Kong, which began operations in 1888, creates a mesmerizing optical illusion as it climbs the steep mountain s...21 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- In 1997, actor Marcos Palmeira bought a degraded farm in Brazil to restore native forest. 29 years later, around 130 hectares were undergoing Atlantic Forest restorationActor Marcos Palmeira purchased Fazenda Vale das Palmeiras in Teresópolis in 1997. The property transitioned from conventional vegetable pr...21 Sep, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
- What does a day on Mars look like? NASA Curiosity captures stunning morning-to-sunset panoramaNASA's Curiosity rover has produced a stunning panoramic view of Mars, showcasing the planet's landscape in a transition from morning to ev...20 Sep, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
- Anand Mahindra's success lesson about ambitions: Billionaire teaches why some life goals should stay 'out of reach' as he sees Dhauladhar mountainsAnand Mahindra shared a video of the Kangra–Ranital stretch with the Dhauladhar mountains visible in the distance, and the view brought bac...20 Sep, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Jude Law: 'My only obligation is to keep myself and other people guessing.' Life lessons from motivational quote on true personal freedom, predictability, labels, mystery, compliance and stagnationQuote of the day by Jude Law, “My only obligation is to keep myself and other people guessing,” explains his view of personal freedom, priv...19 Sep, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
- Left air hostess training to drive a 16-tonne truck: Meet 25-year-old Neha Thakur, Himachal Pradesh’s first woman truck driver who now travels across IndiaNeha Thakur, widely recognised as Himachal Pradesh's first woman truck driver, draws inspiration from her father's profession. After traini...19 Sep, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
- In 2015, a New Jersey man set out to walk around the world with his dog; seven years and roughly 28,000 miles later, they made it back homeTom Turcich walked across six continents and 38 countries over seven years. He adopted a rescue dog named Savannah in Texas, who became his...19 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- In 1915, a Japanese immigrant George Masa moved to Asheville; his photographs later helped build the campaign for Great Samoky Mountains National ParkUpon his arrival in Asheville, Japanese immigrant George Masa took up a position at the Grove Park Inn before transitioning to a renowned p...17 Sep, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
- In 1902, Colorado miner Joe Fleshuts built a simple cabin to claim a piece of land; more than 120 years later, the cabin still stands inside Rocky Mountain National ParkIn 1902, Joe Fleshuts constructed a log cabin to stake his claim under the Homestead Act, aspiring to own 160 acres in Colorado's scenic Ka...17 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- 'e-rickshaw Se Spiti': Muzaffarnagar driver three-wheeler to Spiti Valley in Himachal, documents mountain journey on InstagramMuzaffarnagar e-rickshaw driver Sumit Kumar Prajapati travelled from Manali to Spiti Valley in his battery-powered three-wheeler, documenti...17 Sep, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Ludwig Wittgenstein: ‘Never stay up on the barren heights of cleverness…’ – British philosopher on the value of ordinary lifeLudwig Wittgenstein, an influential figure in philosophy, advised against the pitfalls of excessive intellectualism, encouraging the apprec...16 Sep, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
- Kevin Costner built a 160-acre Colorado retreat with three homes, a baseball field and an ice rink; his unusual ranch is far bigger than a typical celebrity estateKevin Costner's stunning 160-acre ranch in Colorado is now available for nightly rentals, accommodating up to twenty-seven guests. Visitors...16 Sep, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
- Meet Enos Mills, a teenager who built his own cabin near Colorado’s Longs Peak; decades later, he helped secure the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park in 1915Enos Abijah Mills developed a lifelong connection with the Rocky Mountains after moving from Kansas to Colorado as a teenager. Although he ...15 Sep, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
- In 1994, Tom Cruise built a 10,000-sq-ft home on his Colorado ranch; 27 years later, the 320-acre retreat sold for $39.5 millionIn 1994, Tom Cruise built a sprawling 10,000-square-foot home on his Colorado ranch. The property offered privacy, mountain views and plent...14 Sep, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Wilma Rudolph, 'When the sun is shining I can do anything...' offers powerful inspiring lesson in courage, hope, motivation, success, overcoming life’s biggest challengesQuote of the day by Wilma Rudolph is a timeless lesson in courage, resilience, optimism, and overcoming adversity. Her words remind us that...12 Sep, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Ringo Starr: “At the end of the day, I can end up just… – Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote on meditation, awareness, perspective, stress management, relaxation and why sometimes it’s better to let goQuote of the Day by Ringo Starr: Ringo Starr’s quote, “At the end of the day, I can end up just totally wacky, because I’ve made mountains ...11 Sep, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
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