In 2001, Bear Grylls bought a Welsh island for £95,000 and spent years rebuilding its wrecked cottages; more than 20 years later, the home still runs on wind, solar and collected waterBear Grylls purchased an island off the Welsh coast for a modest sum. He transformed a derelict lighthouse and cottages into a functional f...
13 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
In 2019, officials released 17 water buffalo on a Danube island to restore nature. Years later, their pools and grazing were helping insects, fish and amphibians flourishWater buffalo were released on Ermakov Island in 2019 to restore natural grazing. These animals help create habitats for insects, amphibian...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
Meet Jack Johnson, the Hawaii-born musician who turned his success into environmental action, co-founding a foundation that supports school gardens, recycling, sustainable food systems and environmental education across HawaiiJack Johnson is known around the world for his music, but his connection to Hawaii has always run deeper than his songs. He and his wife, K...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Trump rejects Saudi request for strikes on Houthis: AxiosThe Iran-backed Houthis, who have for years controlled large parts of northern Yemen, launched a large-scale offensive last week against Sa...
11 Sep, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Forbes Top Universities: Degrees from these 25 colleges come with six-figure paycheques and the best ROIPrinceton has topped Forbes’ 2027 ranking of US colleges offering the best return on investment, but lower-cost public colleges are the sur...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
In 1970, fishing guide Lancelot Jones and his sister-in-law sold more than 277 Florida island acres to the National Park Service for $1.2 million; Jones kept the right to live in his family homeThe Jones family built a remarkable multigenerational history on Porgy Key and Totten Key at the southern end of what is now Biscayne Natio...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
In 2014, Celebrity Cruises launched reforestation with Galápagos National Park. 10 years later, the project had planted more than 85,000 plants and restored 60 acresCelebrity Cruises now offers booking for its 2027 Galapagos expeditions. These all-inclusive voyages provide guests unique wildlife encount...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
A country without evenings: Cuba's blackouts pass 24 hours as Washington targets the firm that keeps its power plants runningThe United States has imposed new sanctions on Cuba, targeting key energy import companies. These measures aim to worsen the island's ongoi...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
In 2018, scientists moved wolves to isolated Isle Royale island to rebuild its ecosystem; five years later, their population had grown to at least 27On Isle Royale National Park, wildlife managers achieved a remarkable feat by successfully reintroducing wolves in 2018. Since then, these ...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai hold 62% of total office space portfolio owned by listed REITsIndian cities are showing a strong trend in real estate investment, with four major locations accounting for sixty-two percent of all liste...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
In 1664, Dutch surrendered New Amsterdam to British, who renamed it New York, over 360 years later home to Wall Street plays the most important role as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary of America's declaration of independence from British ruleNew York's strategic location was one reason control of the settlement mattered so greatly. Its harbor offered exceptional opportunities fo...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Hurricane Lowell takes aim at Hawaii: schools shut, evacuations urged as dangerous winds, flooding and 16 inches of rain threaten KauaiHawaii braces for Hurricane Lowell's dangerous approach tonight. Kauai and Niihau face the greatest risk from destructive winds and heavy r...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai hold 62pc of total office space portfolio owned by listed REITsIn India, four key cities dominate the REIT office landscape, accounting for sixty-two percent of total listed space. Bengaluru stands out ...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Brookfield's ₹2500 crore Bikaner renewable energy portfolio acquisition: Inox Clean Energy, Purvah Green Power lead raceInox Clean Energy and Purvah Green Power are leading contenders for Brookfield's Bikaner renewable energy portfolio. This 550 MW asset, sup...
08 Sep, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
First detected in the 1950s, an invasive snake has multiplied to more than 2 million on a US territory, wiping out native birds and surprisingly causing another species to boom to levels 40 times higher than on surrounding areasThe brown treesnake invasion in Guam has wreaked havoc on local ecosystems, decimating native bird populations and leading to a surge in sp...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Canadian Pension Fund La Caisse buys 24% stake in Brookfield-backed Altius for ₹12,100 crCanadian investor La Caisse acquired a significant stake in Altius Telecom Infrastructure Trust. This investment totals approximately ₹12,1...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Wall street bets on shielding Indian real estate from climate disasterClimate resilience is emerging as a new measure of value in India's realty market. Investors are pouring money into infrastructure to prote...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST