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- Who won hot dog eating contest 2026? How many hotdogs did Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo eat at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York City?
- The empire of doubt, ally of convenience: America at 250, seen from IndiaAs America marks 250 years, its global dominance, built on military might and economic power, faces unprecedented challenges. Internal self...04 Jul, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Portugal in the 20th century planted millions of Australian eucalyptus trees for the paper industry, but scientists now say the country's forests are more fire-prone and far less biodiverse than native woodlandsPortugal's widespread eucalyptus plantations, established for industry, are now fueling devastating wildfires. These fast-growing trees, im...03 Jul, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
- 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
- Scientists opened four jet-black eggs from 6,200 meters down and found a creature never seen beforeDeep-sea explorers discovered tiny, jet-black spheres clinging to rocks nearly four miles beneath the Pacific Ocean. These turned out to be...02 Jul, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
- One house, no neighbors: Authorities demolished an entire Welsh town, leaving one home listed for £1A solitary three-bedroom house, the sole survivor of a Welsh village once home to 600 people, has been sold for £49,050. The ex-mining vill...02 Jul, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Why India is launching a mission to recover 'Green Boots' from Mount Everest site after 30 yearsIndian authorities are reportedly launching a challenging mission to retrieve the body of Dorje Morup, known as "Green Boots," from Mount E...01 Jul, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- Proverb of the day: ‘The chameleon changes color to match the earth, the earth doesn't change to match the chameleon’ - A timeless lesson on adaptability and embracing changeToday's proverb of the day shows that true peace arises not from battling external forces, but from personal transformation. Life's inevita...01 Jul, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- Why is NASA freezing atoms in Space? The answer could change future space missionsInside a mini-refrigerator-sized device on the International Space Station (ISS), NASA is running an experiment that creates a spot colder ...29 Jun, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
- Scientists just found a 15-million-year-old climate time capsule in giant eggshells from Namibia, and the oxygen inside suggests plants may have been far less active at pulling CO₂ from the air during a warmer EarthFossilized bird eggshells from 15 million years ago in the Namib Desert are revealing a startling climate secret. Researchers found that du...29 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
- Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman: 'To get down to the quick of it, respect motivates me - not...' - Wolverine star's timeless lesson on the power of respectQuote of the day by Hugh Jackman: Hugh Jackman's enduring appeal stems from more than just his Hollywood fame. The actor, celebrated for hi...27 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
- US and China disagree on what time it is on the Moon and that could become a serious problem for future lunar missionsA subtle difference in time on the Moon, caused by weaker gravity, is emerging as a major space race issue between the US and China. This t...26 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
- Aromatic coffee, lush plantations, misty hills: 5 magical monsoon destinations in India for a dreamy escape into natureIndia's monsoon season offers a refreshing escape, transforming landscapes into vibrant green havens. From Coorg's misty coffee estates to ...25 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- Scientists just found Arctic marine heat waves have increased since the 1980s, and a Barents Sea event lasted 480 days because melting sea ice and warming waters are rewriting the region’s climate clockThe Arctic Ocean is experiencing unprecedented marine heatwaves, lasting longer and becoming more intense due to climate change and melting...23 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
- China's rare earths curbs extend pressure on supply to JapanJapan's rare earth magnet makers face a prolonged supply crunch as China's exports of crucial heavy rare earths like dysprosium and terbium...22 Jun, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
- India in talks with Russia's Rosneft to tap Siberian rare earth reservesIndia is collaborating with Russian giant Rosneft to explore Siberia's rare earth deposits, aiming to secure vital mineral supplies. These ...20 Jun, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
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