500 plants, 100 birds, 25 butterfly species: At 23, Delhi boy turns home terrace into lush urban forest. How a childhood love for birdwatching sparked a mission to protect urban wildlifeAman Sharma, a 23-year-old Delhi resident, has transformed his 15,000 sq ft terrace into a thriving urban forest, a testament to his passio...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Scientists found an 8-year-old Neanderthal child in a Belgian cave, and the molar DNA found is said to be the oldest human genetic code ever sequenced, turning one hillside into a rare window on our deep pastA young Neanderthal girl, the "Scladina child," unearthed in Belgium, has revolutionized our understanding of these ancient relatives. Her ...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Daughters stayed home, sons left: That was the rule in a 9,000-year-old Turkish village, says a 2025 Science paper that sequenced 131 ancient skeletonsAncient DNA from 9,000-year-old Çatalhöyük reveals a surprising social structure. Contrary to common assumptions, men appear to have moved ...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Heavy rains lash Meghalaya; landslide severs connectivity to Laitlyngkot villageMeghalaya is experiencing heavy rainfall, with Mawsynram recording a staggering 530 mm in 24 hours. A major landslide has completely blocke...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
India's biggest space-tech opportunity lies downstream, not just in launchesSpaceX's massive valuation highlights the immense potential in space technology, with Starlink and AI driving value. While India's space st...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Married after a 5-minute video call, sought divorce 9 days later: Chinese man's story sparks debateA Chinese man, pressured by family, married a woman after a brief video call and three days of acquaintance. Nine days later, he sought a d...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Psychology says people who collect antiques aren't stuck in the past, they may be preserving memories, identity and a sense of meaningPsychology teaches us that everyday habits can often reflect deeper emotional needs and motivations. Collecting antiques is rarely just an ...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he returned state decoration to Polish presidentUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy returned a state decoration awarded by Poland after Warsaw revoked it over the renaming of a milita...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Cuba unveils historic package of free-market reformsIn a landmark speech to National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero detailed 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state's role in th...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
- India's Spark qualifies for Trackmania event at Esports World Cup
Kunal Upreti, also known as Spark, is the only Indian player to qualify for the Esports World Cup in Trackmania. He secured his spot throug...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
No plastic or metal, only bamboo and palm leaves: Meghalaya’s 100-year-old umbrellas do not have a handle but can protect you from heavy rainsMeghalaya, India's wettest region, faces heavy monsoon rains. Locals have a unique solution: knups, hand-crafted rain shields made from bam...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
HPV vaccination drive reaches 50 lakh girls in three monthsIndia's free Human Papillomavirus vaccination drive is making significant progress. Nearly 50 lakh doses of the cervical cancer vaccine hav...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Harmony Infra acquires complete ownership of The Horizon Residences in IndirapuramHarmony Infra has acquired full ownership of The Horizon Residences in Indirapuram for Rs 250 crore, exiting the previous promoter and lend...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Noah Lyles runs a world-best 14.67 seconds to win the 150 meters at Golden Spike meetNoah Lyles, Olympic gold medalist, shattered the world best time in the 150 meters at the Golden Spike meet with a blistering 14.67 seconds...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina is skilfully defending its title, and its fans are more obsessed than everArgentina's football champions are back on the World Cup stage. Dedicated fans have traveled thousands of miles, some by bicycle, to suppor...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
People across Europe, North America slept for days or stared blankly for hours during this 100-year-old strange epidemic and scientists are still searching whyDuring the 1918 flu pandemic, a mysterious illness, encephalitis lethargica, emerged in Europe and North America, causing extreme sleepines...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Over 100-year-old cooperative society transforming lives of farmers in PunjabA century-old cooperative in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district is empowering farmers with loans, equipment rentals, and ultra-low-cost biogas. T...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST