No smartphones, internet or AI: This Karnataka boy from Chikkamagaluru, who learnt about space from encyclopaedias, now sends advanced satellites into orbitA Karnataka village boy, Awais Ahmed, once reliant on encyclopedias for space knowledge, co-founded Pixxel, a company now orbiting Earth wi...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and droughtSantorini's famed vineyards face a crisis as extreme heat and drought decimate ancient vines, driving up grape prices and slashing wine pro...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
SIT formed to probe Dudhwa tigress' 'sudden' death; NTCA seeks reportA special investigation team is probing the mysterious death of a tigress in Uttar Pradesh's Dudhwa Tiger Reserve buffer zone. The big cat,...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Sonam Wangchuk joins CJP protest, begins indefinite fast over exam irregularitiesClimate activist Sonam Wangchuk began an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, joining a protest demanding the Education Minister's re...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
10 acre organic farm, 400 cacao trees: Goa woman quit engineering to pursue her love for baking. Now, she grows her own cacao beans and makes delicious chocolate tea, pastries, bars and more at her cafeAlvinia De Souza, a former corporate professional, has revolutionized chocolate-making in India by establishing a 10-acre organic cacao far...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
PM Modi leaves for Seychelles; to attend golden jubilee of country's National DayPrime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a three-day visit to Seychelles to attend its National Day golden jubilee celebrations. He will ho...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
People scramble to buy ACs and cooling fans in France as record Europe heatwave disrupts schools, nuclear reactorsEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, forcing France to elevate health emergency responses and consider public alcohol bans. Schools ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shares agricultural experience, urges farmers to adopt traditional farming methodsSharing his experience in a post on X, Chouhan noted that before the main paddy transplantation, dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata) was grown in ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
France sounds alarm as Europe's deadly heatwave takes its tollWestern Europe is grappling with a deadly heatwave, causing numerous deaths, power disruptions, and school closures. France has elevated it...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
K2 Infra bags Rs 390.91 crore Telangana road projectK2 Infra Limited has bagged a significant Rs 390.91 crore road project from the Telangana government. This initiative focuses on enhancing ...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Internet’s favourite quote of the day by Katy Perry: ‘Be careful with anger. You see the word danger? Anger is part of it. It is like nuclear. Is it going to destroy us?’, Firework singer on destructive power of angerPop sensation Katy Perry recently likened anger to nuclear energy, emphasizing its immense power. She believes this potent emotion, often s...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
He left school after class 7, arrived in Mumbai at 15, with Rs 24 in his pocket. Today, he earns Rs 25 LPA per annum. Who is Munna Thaakur?From Akola with just Rs 24, Munna Thakur's journey to becoming a celebrated celebrity photographer is a testament to grit. He overcame imme...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Increasing farmers' income is key to rural, state development: Tripura CM Manik SahaTripura Chief Minister Manik Saha highlighted the state government's commitment to boosting farmers' incomes, emphasizing the Pradhan Mantr...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Who was Tay Keith? Grammy-nominated hip-hop producer dead at 29Music producer Tay Keith has passed away at the age of 29. The Grammy-nominated artist, known for his work on hits like Travis Scott's 'Sic...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
India learns to live with hotter summersIndia's summers are becoming unbearable. Extreme heatwaves are forcing families to change their lives. People are struggling to cope as tra...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Birthday horror! 3-year-old swallows metal wires hidden in cake decorations in MumbaiA three-year-old boy in Thane narrowly escaped injury after accidentally swallowing two metal wires hidden within his birthday cake's decor...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.28 PM IST