India's magical Valley reopens again for visitors, but only for a few months. Trekking, a UNESCO site, rare flowers and Himalayan views. How to reach, nearby attractionsThe Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand has opened its gates for tourists. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its colorful alpine b...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Saudi Arabia is covered in sand, yet it imports millions of tons every year, and the reason lies in a tiny detail hidden in every grainSaudi Arabia imports sand from Australia for its massive construction projects. Desert sand is unsuitable for building concrete. River sand...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
A windy walk through an Ohio neighborhood led a 12-year-old to build a platform that keeps trash cans from spilling into the streetIn a world where litter is all too common, young inventor Damian Earley rose to the challenge. With keen awareness of his surroundings, he ...
22 May, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
FICCI Northeast Council congratulates Himanta Biswa Sarma on second Assam CM termAs Himanta Biswa Sarma embarks on his second term as Chief Minister of Assam, the FICCI Northeast Advisory Council extends its heartfelt co...
13 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Karma, climate and consequences: As the Char Dham Yatra reopens, a warming Himalaya reveals karma in its oldest public senseA road journey through Uttarakhand’s mountain towns reveals a deeper shift in both climate and pilgrimage. Unusual heat, felt by locals as ...
12 Apr, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Scenic road trips across the US for breathtaking views and memorable adventuresThese scenic road trips across America offer volcanoes, national parks, oceans, lakes, historic towns, and wildlife views, all perfect alte...
10 Aug, 2025, 07.08 AM IST
Dam vs dam: Project in Arunachal to take on China ‘water bomb’India is set to build its largest hydropower dam on the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh to counter China's construction across the border....
26 Jan, 2025, 03.54 PM IST
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Assam CM: Regulated release of water from Bhutan's Kurichhu dam ensured no severe floodingUnlike in the past, release of water from Bhutan Kurichhu dam has not led to severe flooding along the villages in Assam's Baksa and Chiran...
15 Jul, 2023, 08.26 PM IST
Additional 1500 MW of power is in pipeline from India to Bangladesh-Union External Minister Dr S. JaishankarAddressing a “NADI (River) Conclave 2022” in Guwahati, the External Minister said that inside Bangladesh, India is collaborating on a serie...
28 May, 2022, 10.55 PM IST
Brahmaputra not just a river but manifestation of Assam's diversity, peaceful coexistence: ModiVirtually launching a series of development initiatives for road, waterways and digital connectivity named 'Mahabahu Brahmaputra', Modi esp...
18 Feb, 2021, 05.52 PM IST
Rafting or paragliding? The choice is yours!Here’s a list of places (by no means definitive) to visit for adventure sports in India.
19 Jan, 2017, 05.11 AM IST
Hopeful of Parliament nod to convert rivers into waterways: Nitin GadkariThe minister said that consultants have already been appointed and detailed project reports (DPR) will be formulated once necessary approva...
26 Nov, 2015, 03.27 PM IST
Parliament nod on bill to convert 101 rivers into National Waterways this session: Nitin GadkariMajor projects are underway for all existing five Waterways and within six months it will "revolutionise" water transport in the country, G...
26 Mar, 2015, 05.11 PM IST
Converting 101 rivers into waterways: Cabinet gives nod to plans for enactment of a legislationDetailed business development studies are being carried out under the Jal Marg Vikas Project for identifying all business opportunities.
25 Mar, 2015, 10.36 PM IST
Explore Uttarakhand on a bike tour with your partner on Valentine's DayUttarakhand is often not explored on Motorcycle. Plan an exciting trip that can take you to places such as Corbett National Park, Rishikesh...
12 Feb, 2015, 08.22 AM IST
- Clean Ganga project underway to up dolphin population
The ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) is planning to get down to cleaning the Ganges river in order to revive the freshwater dolph...
28 Dec, 2010, 03.23 AM IST