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Chinese proverb of the day: 'To talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to catch a fish' — A timeless lesson on making wise decisions to achieve your goals and solve problemsChinese proverbs emphasize purposeful action and wise direction for achieving goals. Talking about goals without action is like climbing a ...03 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST- 268 feet tall, 1,600 years old: Meet the second-largest tree in the world. Travellers can hike through towering giant sequoias to reach this natural marvelRising in California's Kings Canyon National Park, the General Grant Tree is the world's second-largest tree and is believed to be more tha...02 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
- Should you water plants with warm or cold water? The answer might surprise youWater temperature significantly impacts plant health and growth. Lukewarm water is generally the safest choice for most plants. Extremely h...01 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Greek Proverb of the Day: 'The apple will fall right below the apple tree' — Timeless wisdom about family influenceFamily influence shapes many aspects of everyday life and behavior. A Greek proverb illustrates how children often resemble their parents n...01 Aug, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
- Kerala Weather Today: Is your district under Orange alert? IMD warns of heavy rain in 11 districtsKerala Weather Update: Eleven Kerala districts are under an orange alert for heavy rainfall today. Authorities have declared holidays for e...01 Aug, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
- A 400-year-old English forest could be sacrificed for stone used in Britain's historic landmarksA woodland in southeast England faces quarrying for building stone. Kent County Council approved a plan to extract stone from Oaken Wood. L...30 Jul, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
- How a Self-Taught Widow invented modern water storage: Harriet Williams Strong's 1890s irrigation breakthroughs saved a drought-hit California ranch and transformed dry-land farming foreverIn 1883, Harriet Williams Russell Strong was widowed, penniless, and left with four daughters on a failing California ranch. She had zero e...30 Jul, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Massachusetts Horror: Teen killed, 4 others sustain ‘life-threatening’ injuries as stolen car crashes into tree after police pursuit; here’s what we knowA teenage boy died and four others were injured in an Abington car crash. The stolen SUV failed to stop for police, leaving the roadway and...30 Jul, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
- Heavy landslides damage Thannamandi-DKG-Bufliaz road in J&K; BRO continues restoration on war footingHeavy rainfall and a cloudburst caused massive landslides on the Thannamandi-DKG-Bufliaz Road. This vital route connecting Rajouri and Poon...30 Jul, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
- In 2001, a USDA scientist released beetles to destroy an invasive tree, but they eliminated 94% of an endangered bird's habitat along one riverAn invasive beetle introduced to control tamarisk trees has devastated flycatcher nesting grounds. This beetle, released by the USDA, succe...28 Jul, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- In the 1770s, Captain Cook released pigs and goats in New Zealand to feed future sailors; their feral descendants began destroying native bushCaptain Cook introduced pigs and goats to New Zealand's Ship Cove in 1770 for future sailors. These animals became significant threats to n...28 Jul, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
- Bangladesh: Charges filed against Sheikh Hasina, 40 others in crimes against humanity caseDhaka's International Crimes Tribunal has filed charges against Sheikh Hasina and forty others. These charges relate to a 2013 police crack...27 Jul, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
- In 1850s, a Brooklyn scientist imported 16 English sparrows to eat urban caterpillars; by 1915, the invasive birds had spread across AmericaHouse sparrows were introduced to America in 1850, which quickly led to their widespread establishment. These birds, initially intended to ...27 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- In 1962, China sent young 369 foresters, to a former Qing hunting reserve that had become desert and was throwing sandstorms at Beijing; three generations later, it is the largest man-made forest on EarthIn 1962, a determined group of young foresters set out to change the landscape of Saihanba, transforming a barren desert into a thriving ec...26 Jul, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- Since 2016, China has turned phone users' daily purchases into 122 million real trees; the digital forest now covers 112,000 hectares of drylandAn innovative Chinese app called Ant Forest encourages users to adopt greener habits. Everyday low-carbon actions earn users virtual points...25 Jul, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
- In 2011, an Australian woman climbed 60 meters into a forest tree and refused to touch the ground for 449 days; 170,000 hectares were later protectedMiranda Gibson lived in a tree for 449 days to protect a forest. She stayed in the Observer Tree, breaking Australia's previous record. Gib...25 Jul, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
- PT Organics recalls fruit pouches over plastic contamination risk; Target, Kroger and Meijer shoppers urged to check productsPT organics fruit pouch recall: PT Organics has recalled select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics pouches. A packaging defect may have int...23 Jul, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
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