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...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Ancient forests, blooming rhododendrons, glacial rivers, log bridges: This offbeat Himalayan valley in Arunachal Pradesh offers a magical trekking experience for travellersEscape to the untouched wilderness of Ayeo Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, a hidden gem in the Himalayas. This scenic trekking destination off...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
RVNL, Railtel Corp, Titagarh Rail, other railway stocks rally up to 4% on Rs 16 lakh crore bullet train planRailway stocks including RVNL, Railtel and Titagarh Rail rose up to 4% after the government unveiled a Rs 16 lakh crore plan to develop sev...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'One who has seen the ocean thinks nothing of...'-A timeless lesson about experience and perspectiveA Chinese proverb teaches that seeing the ocean makes rivers seem insignificant. This highlights how life experiences change our perspectiv...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: ‘The man who kept measuring the river never…’ The ancient warning that could change how you chase success foreverChinese Proverb of the Day: The Chinese proverb of the day offers a timeless lesson about courage and achievement: preparation has value, b...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Afforestation, dolphin revival show life returning to Ganga under Namami Gange: NMCGThe Namami Gange program has brought ecological revival to the Ganga river. Large-scale afforestation efforts have led to forest cover alon...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Territorial Army launches Yamuna clean-up drive, calls it an 'opportunity for change'Territorial Army personnel and Delhi government officials joined a major cleanliness drive along the Yamuna River. The initiative aims to r...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Anand Mahindra is captivated by this less-crowded, magical destination. 8 hours from Bangalore, this place has forests, rivers, and sea. Where is Honnavar locatedAnand Mahindra has highlighted Honnavar, a Karnataka coastal town, as a hidden gem. This serene locale, where the Sharavathi River meets th...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Scientists found that ‘rivers in the sky’ are triggering ocean heatwaves in the North Pacific and North Atlantic, but their effect changes with the seasonsNew research reveals atmospheric rivers, powerful storms hitting the US West Coast, are a key factor in developing marine heatwaves. These ...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Chenab bridge, Vande Bharat Sleeper, 99.6% electrification among Railways' feats in 12 years: GovernmentThe government highlighted significant rail infrastructure achievements over 12 years, including the world's highest Chenab river arch brid...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
India’s longest toy train services is back after 4 years. 164 km of Himalayan magic for just Rs 40 ticket price - 10 hours, 1,000 bridges, 484 curvesThe beloved Kangra Toy Train, a UNESCO tentative site, has resumed its scenic journey after a four-year hiatus due to bridge damage. This v...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Fadnavis approves 65 MahaRail projects, vows to make Maharashtra a railway level crossing-free stateMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has approved sixty-five railway infrastructure projects. These projects aim to eliminate railw...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
India reaffirms 'abeyance' of Indus Waters Treaty amid sustained regional tensionsIndia maintains the Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended. This decision follows Pakistan's alleged support for cross-border terrorism. The...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Pakistan claims India diverting Chenab water to Beas violation of IWTPakistan has accused India of violating the Indus Waters Treaty. India plans to divert Chenab river water to the Beas river. Pakistan state...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Taller than Eiffel Tower: Anand Mahindra left amazed by stunning video of Vande Bharat train gliding over Chenab BridgeIndustrialist Anand Mahindra shared a video of the Vande Bharat Express crossing the Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, calling it a ...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Indus Water Treaty expert ropes in external specialists to test India's dataExternal experts will now assess India's data on sediment management for Kishenganga and Ratle hydel projects. The Neutral Expert at The Ha...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
Anand Mahindra adds new item to bucket list: This scenic Vande Bharat route that goes across the world’s highest railway arch bridgeAnand Mahindra has found a new addition to his bucket list. Sharing a video of a Vande Bharat train crossing the Chenab Rail Bridge, the in...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST