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Brazil bungee jump victim’s final Instagram post draw attention after fatal 130-foot fallA tragic bungee jump in Brazil has led to a death. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, fell 130 feet from Skeleton Bridge. Reports sugg...
Fish are adapting to rivers shaped by dams and barriers, and that may be changing how man-made rivers function over timeFor decades, river restoration has focused on returning waterways to conditions that existed before dams, weirs and large-scale human inter...
No plastic or metal, only bamboo and palm leaves: Meghalaya’s 100-year-old umbrellas do not have a handle but can protect you from heavy rainsMeghalaya, India's wettest region, faces heavy monsoon rains. Locals have a unique solution: knups, hand-crafted rain shields made from bam...
Ancient forests, blooming rhododendrons, glacial rivers, log bridges: This offbeat Himalayan valley in Arunachal Pradesh offers a magical trekking experience for travellersEscape to the untouched wilderness of Ayeo Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, a hidden gem in the Himalayas. This scenic trekking destination off...
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'One who has seen the ocean thinks nothing of...'-A timeless lesson about experience and perspectiveA Chinese proverb teaches that seeing the ocean makes rivers seem insignificant. This highlights how life experiences change our perspectiv...
Chinese Proverb of the Day: ‘The man who kept measuring the river never…’ The ancient warning that could change how you chase success foreverChinese Proverb of the Day: The Chinese proverb of the day offers a timeless lesson about courage and achievement: preparation has value, b...
Afforestation, dolphin revival show life returning to Ganga under Namami Gange: NMCGThe Namami Gange program has brought ecological revival to the Ganga river. Large-scale afforestation efforts have led to forest cover alon...
Territorial Army launches Yamuna clean-up drive, calls it an 'opportunity for change'Territorial Army personnel and Delhi government officials joined a major cleanliness drive along the Yamuna River. The initiative aims to r...
Anand Mahindra is captivated by this less-crowded, magical destination. 8 hours from Bangalore, this place has forests, rivers, and sea. Where is Honnavar locatedAnand Mahindra has highlighted Honnavar, a Karnataka coastal town, as a hidden gem. This serene locale, where the Sharavathi River meets th...
Scientists found that ‘rivers in the sky’ are triggering ocean heatwaves in the North Pacific and North Atlantic, but their effect changes with the seasonsNew research reveals atmospheric rivers, powerful storms hitting the US West Coast, are a key factor in developing marine heatwaves. These ...
Remember Bihar's missing bridge? Now thieves have stolen a 40-metre mobile towerIn a baffling incident, thieves in Bihar have allegedly made a 40-meter mobile tower, along with a generator and equipment, disappear from ...
Chenab bridge, Vande Bharat Sleeper, 99.6% electrification among Railways' feats in 12 years: GovernmentThe government highlighted significant rail infrastructure achievements over 12 years, including the world's highest Chenab river arch brid...
Philippines earthquake: Aftershocks complicate recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousandsA powerful earthquake has devastated southern Mindanao, Philippines. Dozens of rescuers narrowly escaped a collapsing grocery in General Sa...
India’s longest toy train services is back after 4 years. 164 km of Himalayan magic for just Rs 40 ticket price - 10 hours, 1,000 bridges, 484 curvesThe beloved Kangra Toy Train, a UNESCO tentative site, has resumed its scenic journey after a four-year hiatus due to bridge damage. This v...
32,000 people displaced by the Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday. At least 37 people died and over 32,000 were displaced. Resc...
What to know about a rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong UnChinese President Xi Jinping's recent trip to North Korea marks a significant chapter in regional diplomacy, focusing on enhancing cooperat...
China enters its flood season; heavy rain expected in the southChina has entered its flood season with heavy rains forecast for the south. Some northern areas and major river basins will experience belo...
Bihar CM launches Rs 203 crore projects, sets November deadline for Vikramshila Setu reopeningBihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launched 84 development projects worth Rs 203 crore in Bhagalpur. He directed officials to speed up t...
Six dead, several injured as part of under-construction bridge collapses in Uttar PradeshA bridge under construction in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, collapsed during a severe storm. The incident occurred around 2 AM. At least five p...
10 months on, locals rely on boats as washed-away bridge leave Jammu villages cut offNearly ten months after flash floods destroyed a vital bridge in Katal Batal, residents of Nagrota continue to rely on boats for daily comm...