IFS officer spots African tree in India, its unusual name sparks memories of Delhi’s Sunder Nursery. The trees seeds are loved by rhinos and hipposAn unusual African tree, known locally as Jhad Fanoos or Balam Kheera, has captured attention in Delhi with its striking maroon blossoms. I...
26 Mar, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
How is Pope Leo XIV related to Madonna, Justin Bieber, and Angelina Jolie? The surprising truth hidden in his family treePope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, has shocked the world not with doctrine, but with DNA. A genealogical study by The New York Times...
17 Jun, 2025, 05.27 PM IST
AI must foster progress, well-being of all: PM ModiPM Modi on Friday addressed the Outreach Session on Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Africa and the Mediterranean at the G7 Summit in Apuli...
15 Jun, 2024, 12.49 AM IST
India may import cheetahs from northern Africa: OfficialsIndia is considering importing cheetahs from northern Africa as some of the cheetahs imported from Namibia and South Africa have developed ...
27 Sep, 2023, 07.18 PM IST
G20 Summit Day 2 begins: Full schedule of mega conclaveThe G20 summit, under India's presidency, moves into its second day with leaders paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and participating in a tr...
10 Sep, 2023, 10.34 AM IST
New book explores restoration of Tolstoy Farm, the Gandhian ashram of South AfricaThe commune was established by Gandhi during his sojourn in Johannesburg.
30 Jan, 2023, 09.05 PM IST
A ‘disease fighting’ superfood from India can control a $7-billion global market. If we move now.Moringa is finding a larger space in the import basket of many countries due to the demand for superfoods. The good news: the tree grows ea...
27 Dec, 2022, 09.52 AM IST
- IISER researchers discover new plant species in Mizoram
Along with other discoveries by the IISER Bhopal Research Team in the past few years, this discovery shows that the biodiversity of the Nor...
25 May, 2021, 10.19 PM IST
Contagious and concerning: What we know about Covid-19 variantsVariants that have emerged in Britain, South Africa, Brazil and now India have all been the focus of fears of implications for the Covid-19...
28 Apr, 2021, 10.12 PM IST
Extinction Watch: Dragon blood tree, a magical cure-allThe dragon blood tree is a succulent, very hardy and drought tolerant. It enjoys warm temperatures and sub-tropical conditions. The tree ha...
26 Jun, 2020, 07.29 AM IST
Swarathma hits protest note, to oppose Indiranagar tree felling via concert171-odd trees were to be axed under a redevelopment plan.
20 Aug, 2018, 11.33 AM IST
Vacation with purpose: Volunteer on your holiday by pursuing a hobbyFeel one with nature by sustaining its pristine beauty.
15 Jun, 2017, 05.17 AM IST
From camel band to tabs, MEA pulls out all stopsAs a nod to the over 10 Arab countries among the 54 African nations, the leaders will be heralded in by the BSF’s camel band.
15 Oct, 2015, 12.12 PM IST
India's low cost sanitary pad machine to reach 70 countries"We will make the machine available in 70 developing countries next year," said Coimbatore-based Arunachalam Muruganantham.
23 Aug, 2014, 05.53 PM IST
- Know your trees and care for them
Citizens complaining about tree cutting is not uncommon. But how about having some gyan on the trees in your locality and caring for them?
07 Jun, 2011, 02.27 AM IST
- Stocks to watch: Bharti Airtel, Wipro, Gammon India, MindTree, L&T, Kotak Mahindra Bank
Banks are discussing a $7-billion, five-year, offshore loan to back Bharti Airtel’s $9-billion offer to buy Zain’s African cellular assets.
25 Feb, 2010, 09.25 AM IST
- A rainbow sport: Indian Cricket Carnival
Indian cricket is a rainbow sport that unites a country whose billion-plus population spontaneously cheers every achievement of the nationa...
17 Feb, 2010, 05.19 AM IST