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Between 1997 and 2005, officials removed 282 buildings from California’s Giant Forest; the project gave 231 acres back to giant sequoias- In 1903, America’s first Black national park superintendent took charge at Sequoia; his troops completed more improvements that summer than the previous three years combined
- Meet Enos Mills, a teenager who built his own cabin near Colorado’s Longs Peak; decades later, he helped secure the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park in 1915
- Kingsbarn CEO Jeff Pori paid $4 million for land outside Yosemite: Why Trump is now taking a surprising interestKingsbarn CEO Jeff Pori paid $4 million for 83 acres outside Yosemite National Park in 2024. Now, the Trump administration is considering a...01 Sep, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
- In 1903, John Muir spent three nights camping with President Roosevelt in Yosemite; three years later, the valley and Mariposa Grove came under federal controlIn 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt and naturalist John Muir shared an unforgettable camping experience in Yosemite. Over three nights, t...18 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
- In 2021, an 88,307-acre wildfire reached California's sequoias; decades of fuel-clearing burns helped limit damage in Giant Forest to 1.2%, versus 40% nearbyGiant sequoia groves faced severe wildfire threats during a recent event. Prescribed burns, conducted decades earlier, played a crucial rol...12 Aug, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
- 268 feet tall, 1,600 years old: Meet the second-largest tree in the world. Travellers can hike through towering giant sequoias to reach this natural marvelRising in California's Kings Canyon National Park, the General Grant Tree is the world's second-largest tree and is believed to be more tha...02 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
- In 2008, Michigan arborist David Milarch began cloning ancient coast redwoods from old stumps, preserving genetics nearly erased by loggingDavid Milarch clones ancient redwood stumps, preserving vital genetic material. These cuttings grow into saplings through micropropagation ...01 Aug, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- In 1857, a carpenter given six months to live moved into Yosemite; he survived 53 more years and spent five decades protecting its giant sequoiasGalen Clark moved to Yosemite seeking health and found a new purpose. He discovered the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias and began protecti...29 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- England's legendary Robin Hood oak has died after nearly 1,000 years, but its story isn't overBritain's famous Major Oak tree has died after standing for a millennium. This ancient tree, a symbol of Sherwood Forest, succumbed to age ...17 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM 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
- Global Markets: Chinese fast fashion retailer Shein finally wins approval for Hong Kong IPOFast-fashion titan Shein has gained approval for its Hong Kong IPO after previous attempts were blocked. Although the company has faced str...10 Jul, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
- Scientists thought the world's tallest trees would be the first to die in drought; New study reveals astonishing survival secret hidden inside their trunksA new study has revealed that giant dipterocarp trees have evolved highly efficient water transport systems that help them move water throu...09 Jul, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- Malaysia's tallest rainforest trees keep pumping water to their highest branches even during drought, thanks to a hidden hydraulic adaptation, scientists foundA groundbreaking study challenges the long-held belief that taller trees are more vulnerable to drought. Researchers found that giant dipte...04 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- Sequoia’s new leaders raise about $7 billion for firm’s biggest betsSequoia Capital, a major venture capital firm, has secured about $7 billion for a new fund, according to a report by Bloomberg. This signif...17 Apr, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
- CBI names Diageo, Sequoia Capital in case alleging suspicious payments to politician's firmIndia's Central Bureau of Investigation accuses Diageo and Sequoia Capital of making suspicious payments to businesses connected to politic...10 Jan, 2025, 03.43 PM IST
- Peak XV to hold CEOs meet for first time after Sequoia splitThe invite-only Peak XV "Founder Retreat" is planned for August 18-19 in the tech hub of Bengaluru, dubbed as the country's Silicon Valley ...31 Jul, 2023, 06.33 PM IST
- Sequoia to separate China, India and Southeast Asia by March 2024In a statement signed by the firm's managing partners Roelof Botha, China head Neil Shen and India head Shailendra Singh, Sequoia said the ...06 Jun, 2023, 10.50 PM IST
- Sequoia Capital closes $920 million fund, largest by any VC for IndiaThis is the biggest raise by any VC fund for India-specific investments, cementing Sequoia's leadership position in the domestic early-to-g...02 Feb, 2016, 11.40 AM IST
- Sequoia reduces stake in Just Dial; sells shares worth Rs 100 croreSequoia Capital today offloaded 1.57 per cent stake in local search engine Just Dial for over Rs 100 crore through an open market transacti...11 Dec, 2015, 09.11 PM IST
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