In 1996, an Indonesian farmer began planting banyan trees across barren hills, and 11,000 trees later, springs returned across 250 hectaresA farmer named Sadiman planted thousands of trees on barren land in Indonesia. His extensive planting of banyan and ficus trees revitalized...
25 Jul, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
In the 1980s, Niger regrew 200 million trees across five million hectares without planting them: farmers revived the "underground forest" beneath their fieldsNigerien farmers successfully regrew millions of trees by protecting existing underground root systems. This farmer-managed natural regener...
25 Jul, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
From 2007 to 2015, New York City planted one million trees across its five boroughs, a $400 million campaign to widen the shade canopy and cool streets baking under urban heatNew York City's MillionTreesNYC initiative planted one million trees between 2007 and 2015. This project aimed to cool neighborhoods and im...
25 Jul, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
In 1628, Sweden's pride became one of history's most famous shipwrecks in just 20 minutesSweden's powerful Vasa warship sank on its maiden voyage in 1628. The ship was found in 1956 after a two-year search. Divers raised the Vas...
25 Jul, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Restraining ChatGPT from using copyrighted work detrimental to growth of AI: Delhi HCThe Delhi High Court refused to restrain ChatGPT from using ANI's copyrighted content for training its AI models, saying such use amounts t...
24 Jul, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
In 1962, China sent 369 foresters, most in their 20s, to a former Qing hunting reserve that had become desert and was throwing sandstorms at Beijing; three generations later, it is the largest man-made forest on EarthIn 1962, a determined group of young foresters set out to change the landscape of Saihanba, transforming a barren desert into a thriving ec...
24 Jul, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
In 1942, America completed Friant Dam and diverted most of the San Joaquin River into farms; a salmon run once numbering nearly 50,000 adults collapsedFriant Dam construction in California significantly altered the San Joaquin River's flow. This action disconnected salmon from their spawni...
24 Jul, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
No bricks, glass or steel: Bengaluru man transforms 10 acres of dry land into an eco-friendly forest retreat. About 20 km from Kanha National Park, this award-winning stay is built from mud walls, terracotta tiles and bambooBengaluru travel enthusiast Ankit Rastogi transformed 10 acres of barren land into a thriving forest. This eco-estate, Surwahi Social Ecoes...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
In 1966, the U.S. Army drilled through 1.4 km of Greenland ice; decades later, forgotten soil from the core revealed preserved leaves and twigsA forgotten Greenland soil sample from 1966 revealed ancient plant remains. This discovery showed the area was once ice-free and vegetated....
23 Jul, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
A couple gave up on a failing Sussex farm, pulled out the fences and let 3,500 acres go feral; it became the template for British rewildingA British farm, once burdened by debt, became a successful rewilding project. Free-roaming herbivores were introduced to restore the land's...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Tighter regime proposed: FCRA Bill seeks custodian for NGO assetsA new bill proposes safeguarding foreign-funded assets when NGO registrations lapse or cease. Revised rules link registration to specific p...
23 Jul, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Quote of the day by George Eliot, 'Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them' shows psychology of love never truly ends, offers inspiring life advice that family traditions play important role, remembering those we lose still brings comfort todayGeorge Eliot's timeless quote of the day offers a message of hope rather than sorrow. "Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgott...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
For 40 years, a Sicilian immigrant dug an underground California world, carving 65 rooms, tunnels, and fruit gardens beneath FresnoBaldassare Forestiere built an underground complex in Fresno to escape summer heat. He dug approximately sixty-five rooms and gardens by ha...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai: "It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is..." — Inspiring life lessons on how small everyday actions can transform communities, protect nature, build hope, and create lasting change for future generationsQuote of the Day by Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai and her timeless message on everyday leadership. Her famous words remind us th...
18 Jul, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
NEET candidates may soon retrieve old scorecards as DigiLocker system nears completionA DigiLocker system for retrieving past NEET scorecards is nearing final development stages. This initiative aims to prevent students from ...
17 Jul, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
England's legendary Robin Hood oak has died after nearly 1,000 years, but its story isn't overBritain's famous Major Oak tree has died after standing for a millennium. This ancient tree, a symbol of Sherwood Forest, succumbed to age ...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Centre and State to turn ridge into green Delhi's lungs, says Amit ShahDelhi government has notified 5,000 hectares of Ridge area as forest land. This action ends a three-decade delay in protecting the ecologic...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.53 PM IST