South Africa, in the mid-1800s, planted millions of Australian acacias as a dune fix; 180 years later, that decision is costing the country its rivers and ecosystemA 19th-century solution to coastal erosion in South Africa, planting Australian Acacia trees, has become a major environmental crisis. Thes...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Since 1978, China has planted 66 billion trees to fight the desert; scientists just found they are outpacing natural forests by 66%China's massive tree-planting initiative, aimed at combating desertification, has yielded surprising results. New research indicates these ...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Blackstone's QTS terminates Digital Gateway data center project in VirginiaThe data center operator has faced years of local opposition and litigation over the project, despite it being approved by the Prince Wil...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Mumbai rains today: IMD issues orange alert as financial capital records 150 mm rain in 24 hrs; Mandavi tops rainfall chartMumbai weather: The financial capital experienced intense rainfall, with Mandavi Fire Station recording 150.2 mm. Widespread waterlogging h...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Quote of the day by John D Rockefeller: 'The poorest man I know is the man who has nothing but money.' Life lessons on true wealth, genuine happiness, obsession and human natureQuote of the day by John D Rockefeller reminds people that money alone cannot define success or happiness. The famous quote explains that t...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Greek Proverb of the Day: 'A society grows great when old men...'-A timeless lesson on legacy, selflessness, and building a better futureA timeless Greek proverb highlights that true societal greatness stems from selfless acts benefiting future generations. It emphasizes that...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
No cutting trees yet, 200% stronger wood: Japan’s 600-year-old technique for producing wood is a lesson on sustainable forestryDiscover Daisugi, a 600-year-old Japanese tradition offering premium timber without deforestation. This ingenious method, originating in 14...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
African Proverb of the Day: "The one who climbs the tallest tree is the one who can see the farthest." — A timeless lesson on courage, bold action, pushing beyond limits, achieving extraordinary success, and why greatness begins beyond your comfort zoneAfrican proverb of the day offers a striking reminder that extraordinary lives are rarely built from safe choices. Instead, they are shaped...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
What’s beneath Switzerland? A massive scan just revealed the hidden landscapeSwitzerland’s new 10-meter resolution sunlight map (swissrad10) tracks solar energy across complex terrain. By measuring shifting shadows f...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
7 fruits you can grow at home that most people don’t know aboutTransforming small spaces into productive fruit havens is now achievable, even without a sprawling garden. Discover how to cultivate exotic...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Vat Purnima 2026 Complete Guide: Best Simple & Bridal Mehndi Ideas, Puja Samagri, Fasting Rules, Date and Pooja TimeVat Purnima Vrat will be observed on Monday, June 29, 2026. Married women across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, and several southern states obs...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
This ‘dinosaur tree', which survived for 90 million years was found growing in a hidden canyon in AustraliaDinosaur tree found in Australia: A 'living fossil,' the Wollemi pine, once thought extinct, was rediscovered in Australia in 1994. This an...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Once known for drought & rejecting girl child, this village is now green haven that celebrates every girl born. All because one father turned his daughter's death into revolutionA father's grief over the loss of his daughter sparked a remarkable movement in a village in Rajasthan. Today, Piplantri celebrates the bir...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
World’s loneliest tree: A plant reduced to a single wild survivor is making an unexpected comebackWorld's loneliest tree making a comeback: A beacon of hope shines for 'Dendroseris neriifolia', a rare tree daisy reduced to a single wild ...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Life lesson of the day on success by John D. Rockefeller: "The secret of success is to do the..." What ambitious people often understand best — ordinary effort, done exceptionally well, can create extraordinary successLife lesson of the day on success by John D. Rockefeller reveals a timeless success formula: excellence in simple actions creates extraordi...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.50 PM IST