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African proverb of the day: 'Born by the fire and die...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on consequences, environment, lifestyle, destructive emotions and fate- Somali proverb of the day: 'If you can’t resolve your problems in peace, you can’t...' - this inspiring saying teaches life lessons on conflict resolution, cooperation, dialogue and why war is harder to end without peace
- African Proverb of the Day: “No matter how challenging a situation is… — Life lessons on hope, compassion, human connection, healing and why home is where the heart is
- In the 1870s, a French army officer proposed flooding the Sahara to create a man-made inland sea, convinced that a new ocean would green the desert and remake Africa's climateA French captain proposed flooding the Sahara with seawater in the 1870s. This ambitious plan aimed to create a new sea and fertile lands. ...20 Jul, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- Since 1969, Florida has battled the giant African land snail, smuggled in as exotic pets; the fist-sized invader eats 500 plant species and even the plaster off housesGiant African land snails, introduced as pets, caused a major Florida crisis. These hermaphroditic snails reproduce prolifically, laying hu...18 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- African Proverb of the Day: “You can learn a lot about someone by… — Life lessons on character, self-control, human behavior, adversity and why hard times bring out a person's true colorsAfrican Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “You can learn a lot about someone by observing him when he is hungry.” The saying ref...18 Jul, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- In 1962, a former newspaper editor bought a barren Seychelles island for $11,000; over the next 46 years, he planted 16,000 trees by hand and turned it into the world's smallest national parkBrendon Grimshaw bought Moyenne Island in 1962 and spent decades transforming it. He and René Antoine Lafortune planted sixteen thousand tr...18 Jul, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
- CB-CID officials raid multiple locations over fraudulent registration of Palani temple landsCrime Branch CID teams searched multiple Dindigul locations on Saturday. These searches relate to the alleged fraudulent registration of te...18 Jul, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- Govt explores linking land records with ULI for faster farm creditThe Department of Land Resources is exploring digital land record integration with ULI. This initiative aims to provide faster and secure i...18 Jul, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- Proverb of the day: 'An egg shouldn't be deceived by the hardness of its shell; it cannot...' Life lessons from African proverb on appearances, true strength, inherent vulnerabilities, battles, limits and unnecessary conflictProverb of the day: An African proverb says, "An egg shouldn't be deceived by the hardness of its shell; it cannot challenge a stone in a f...18 Jul, 2026, 02.41 AM IST
- The heaviest living thing on Earth isn't a whale or a sequoia; it's Pando, a single Utah aspen spread across 106 acres as 47,000 identical trees sharing one giant root systemPando, a Utah aspen clone, is a single organism connected by one root system. This giant clone weighs significantly more than the largest b...17 Jul, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
- Proverb of the day: 'An open mind only hurts...' Life lessons from inspiring African proverb on receptivity, intellectual vulnerability, fragile egos, growth mindset, cognitive dissonance and true wisdomProverb of the day focuses on the African saying, "An open mind only hurts those who fear their own mistakes." The proverb explains why acc...17 Jul, 2026, 03.21 AM IST
- African Proverb of the Day: “No matter how tall your grandfather is, you...— Life lessons on independence, hard work, perseverance, personal growth and why no one can do your homework for youAfrican Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “No matter how tall your grandfather is, you have to do your own growing.” The saying ...16 Jul, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- Amazon to launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating out Musk in his homelandAmazon will launch its satellite internet service, Amazon Leo, in South Africa by 2027. This move positions Amazon ahead of Elon Musk's riv...15 Jul, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
- Mukand to sell 9 acres of Kalwa land to AGP DC Infra for Rs 506 croreBajaj Group’s Mukand Ltd has finalized a term sheet to sell a significant portion of its land, approximately nine acres, in Kalwa, Thane. V...15 Jul, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
- African Proverb of the Day: “You begin with the meal before the… — Life lessons on patience, preparation, timing, success and why you should trust the processAfrican Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “You begin with the meal before the water is boiling.” The saying emphasizes the impor...14 Jul, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- What to know about Trump's order shrinking the size of two national monuments in UtahUS President Trump reduced Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. These actions reversed prior proclamations m...14 Jul, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
- Scientists detect Earth's deadliest extinction signs in today's oceans: Great Dying started with warming seas and oxygen loss; 70% of land animals vanishedA Stanford-led study has provided the strongest evidence yet that warming oceans and declining oxygen levels caused Earth's largest mass ex...13 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- Why Komodo dragons grew so enormous: The science behind the world's largest lizardNew research suggests Homo floresiensis scavenged Komodo dragon leftovers for survival. This challenges long-held beliefs about their hunti...13 Jul, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
- Even a snail may question speed at which trial is proceeding: SC on suit filed in 2015The Supreme Court expressed concern over a commercial suit filed in 2015. Plaintiff's evidence was still ongoing as of 2026, which is very ...09 Jul, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
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