When $5.5 billion nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier was ‘sunk’ by $850 million Australian diesel submarine after it slipped past its defensesThe Australian submarine HMAS Waller marked a significant achievement, simulating a successful attack on a US carrier group and showcasing ...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Psychology says you may keep watching a TV series you no longer enjoy for one surprisingly simple reasonWatching a series is not always about experiencing individual episodes one at a time. Instead, it can become a goal-oriented activity in wh...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
In 1981, a Canadian Oberon-class submarine and worth about $80 million slipped past an entire US Navy carrier group and ‘sank’ one of the most capable American aircraft carriers in a NATO war gameAn old Canadian Oberon-class diesel-electric submarinereportedly slipped past the defenses of a US Navy carrier strike group in 1981. The s...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
In 1995, Florida sank three F-106 jets off Bay County; later surveys found reef fish and greater amberjack around the aircraftIn an innovative effort to bolster marine life, retired fighter jets are strategically submerged off the coast of Florida, transforming int...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
In 2010, Thailand lowered 25 retired battle tanks into 80 feet of water off Narathiwat; a decade later, local fishermen reported a sharp boost in catchesThailand's army sank obsolete battle tanks and railway cars into the Gulf of Thailand. This initiative aimed to create new fishing grounds ...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
In 2009, Key West sank the 523-foot Vandenberg in 140 feet of water; one year later, REEF monitoring had documented 123 fish species on the former shipIn 2009, the retired missile ship Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg was deliberately sunk near Key West, giving rise to a significant artificial reef...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Nearly 9 crore Indian youth aged 15-29 suffering due to NEET — Not in education, employment or training, highlights Niti ReportNiti Aayog has estimated that 8.7 crore Indians aged 15 to 29 were not in education, employment or training in 2021. Its report called for ...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Around 8.7 crore Indian youth not studying, working or undergoing training: Niti AayogAn estimated 8.7 crore Indian youth are not studying, working, or training. Niti Aayog report highlights this concerning demographic and ur...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
'Don't come to US': Indian couple living there says India now offers same opportunities without waiting years for stabilityAn Indian couple in the US has sparked debate by urging young Indians to reconsider immigration, arguing that staying in India can now offe...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Psychology says people often defend decisions they once made even after the reasons disappearPsychology suggests that the real challenge is not making decisions we will never regret. It is developing enough psychological flexibility...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Swiss proverb of the day: ‘Better to sell with regret than to keep with regret’ — Sometimes letting go of something, even reluctantly, is wiser than clinging to it and regretting that insteadSwiss proverb of the day: Walking away from outdated investments or stalled projects may feel uncomfortable, yet doing so can be essential ...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
To poll or not to poll: Trump’s US economy claims tell only part of the storyDonald Trump touts economic successes, but facts present a mixed picture. Job growth has slowed considerably in recent years, despite recor...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Drill, Baby, Drill: India to fund Rs 650 cr per well for 60 deepsea wells to break its oil import habitIndia's government will fund offshore oil and gas exploration directly from its national budget. The "Samudra Manthan" scheme allocates sig...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
At least 8,500 potentially polluting shipwrecks are rusting on the ocean floor with fuel still inside; leaks in Micronesia show the risk that one storm or earthquake could unleashSunken World War II warships are becoming a significant pollution threat globally. These vessels hold vast amounts of oil and are slowly co...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
In the 18th and 19th centuries, slave ships sank near Bahamas; researchers found their trail revealing the darkest chapters of human historyFourteen wrecked slavers' ships were identified in the Bahamas. These vessels transported enslaved Africans during the 18th and 19th centur...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Psychology says people who can't throw things away may be holding onto more than just objectsPsychology says people who can't throw things away, even when those items no longer have practical value, are often influenced by emotional...
23 Jul, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
In 1889, British engineers built a bridge where the Ganga Canal flows above a river. This cement-less marvel in UP still works after 130 yearsAn ancient aqueduct in Kasganj amazes visitors with its unique design. A river flows beneath while a canal runs directly over its structure...
22 Jul, 2026, 04.43 PM IST