65,000 trees, 3 degrees cooler: How Karnataka man brought relief to over 1000 villagers from scorching summer temperatures. 1 sapling at a time, year after year.A village in North Karnataka was once a barren wasteland. Sadashiva Hydra inspired over 1000 residents to plant 1 lakh trees. Their relentl...
Warren Buffett on how CEOs manipulate earnings – and how to spot itWarren Buffett compared modern corporate accounting to a golfer who turns in a score of 140 in his first round (thanks to fake bogeys), and...
In 1971, an Apollo 14 astronaut carried hundreds of tree seeds around the Moon, and most Americans have no idea they are walking past them every dayAstronaut Stuart Roosa carried tree seeds around the Moon on Apollo 14, a mission that unexpectedly led to the creation of "Moon Trees." De...
600 sq ft rainforest, 100 plant varieties, 17 bird species: Retired Bengaluru techie turns terrace into mini forest with homegrown cherries, dragon fruit, coffee and more, keeping temperatures cooler and the air cleanerIn Bengaluru, a retired engineer has cultivated a vibrant 600 sq ft rooftop rainforest, a testament to urban green restoration. This mini-f...
How a chemical tank disaster struck at the heart of a Washington state mill townA chemical tank collapsed at Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. in Longview, Washington. The incident killed eleven people. This disaster struck...
Ukrainian Proverb of the Day: The word 'enough' does not exist for water, fire, and…’ The centuries-old saying that quietly turned women into a force of natureUkrainian Proverb of the Day: Blending satire, psychology and cultural history, the proverb examines why this centuries-old proverb still f...
In 2022, a routine study of analyzing satellite topography led to ring-shaped reef structures which proved Australia’s “empty” Nullarbor Plain was once a shallow seaRecent research has revealed a reef-like geological structure beneath Australia's Nullarbor Plain, previously thought to be barren. Satelli...
Not just beautiful landscape: Anand Mahindra praises Indian tourist destination for the 'mindset' of its people. 'Best travel decisions'Anand Mahindra praised Sikkim after sharing a viral video showing local authorities making a man clean up litter he had thrown from his car...
Quote of the Day by William Wordsworth: 'The mind of man is a thousand times more…'-Top quotes by one of the founders of English RomanticismWilliam Wordsworth, a key figure of English Romanticism, believed the human mind's capacity for imagination and emotion far surpasses the b...
Quote of the Day by Maya Angelou: 'You may encounter many defeats, but you must…'—Inspiring quotes by the world-famous poet, revered for her memoir, 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings'Quote of the Day: Maya Angelou's powerful words continue to inspire. Her life journey, marked by hardship and triumph, teaches resilience. ...
Vat Savitri vrat katha: How Savitri’s devotion moved Yama and saved her husband Satyavan- the inspiring story behind one of Hinduism’s most sacred festivalsVat Savitri Vrat Katha: Vat Savitri Vrat is a sacred festival observed by married Hindu women for their husbands' longevity. The story reco...
Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “For every minute you are angry you lose sixty...” — Are you losing happiness without noticing? Lesson on anger, stress, and emotional peace by the visionary philosopher who transformed self-growth thinkingQuote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson feels especially powerful in today’s age of stress, burnout, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. His...
He walked into the woods at 20 and remained hidden for 27 years: The unbelievable story of America’s ‘Ghost of the Woods’ and how he survivedA man vanished into Maine's woods in 1986, living undetected for 27 years by stealing from cabins. Christopher Knight, dubbed 'The Ghost of...
A hidden city grid is emerging beneath tropical forests as laser scans expose roads, terraces, and ancient platformsDense jungles conceal ancient cities. LiDAR, an airborne laser mapping technique, now unveils these hidden urban layouts. It penetrates fol...
Himanta 2.0: How Assam’s strongest BJP leader tightened his grip on powerEntering his second term as Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma exemplifies a fusion of regional identity and national aspirations...
From village to IFS: Chhattisgarh youth shares journey from tendu leaf collection to gazetted officerHailing from a forest-dependent family in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, Ajay Gupta achieved an All India Rank of 91 in the IFS and 452 i...
- Kinship with nature
Rabindranath Tagore championed a profound bond between humanity and the natural world, positing that such a connection nurtures our collect...