India among Marriott's fastest-growing markets; footprint to double in 5 yearsMarriott International sees India as a key growth market. The company plans to double its hotel presence in India within five years. This e...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.06 AM IST
Secret ocean rule: For 400 years, these villagers protected fish with ancient technique; Now scientists say it could help save world's dying coral reefsSecret ocean rule: Eastern Indonesian coastal communities have long practiced sasi, a traditional ocean management system where areas are t...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Scientists could hardly believe what these octopuses learned to do with a simple mirror, their impressive ability has left researchers stunnedA new study reveals octopuses possess remarkable intelligence. These sea creatures can now use mirrors to find hidden food. This ability wa...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
How an IIT grad became 'Turtle Walker': Walked 4000 km of India's coastline to map sea turtle nesting sites without even a GPSOn World Environment Day 2026, it is only rightful to remember Satish Bhaskar who dedicated decades of his life to understanding and protec...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
World Environment Day 2026 theme, logo, significance, quotes, slogans and activities you can plan on June 5World Environment Day 2026 theme and logo: World Environment Day is observed globally on June 5. This United Nations campaign unites nation...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
The inland taipan carries enough venom to kill dozens of humans, yet most Australians will never encounter one in the wildMeet the Inland Taipan, Australia's incredible snake with venom so powerful it's considered one of the deadliest in the world. Fortunately,...
25 May, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Why macaques and humans start copying each other in shared spacesHumans and macaques are developing shared social behaviors. These monkeys learn from people in unexpected ways. Scientists observe mutual b...
19 May, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
How to get rid of lizards without killing them: Simple home remedies that workLizards are beneficial visitors, helping control insect populations. Instead of removal, focus on making homes less attractive to them. Sim...
16 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
‘Zombie Worm’ awakens after 24,000 years: Scientists revive a frozen worm that can survive freezing, starvation and even reproduce without partner‘Zombie Worm’ revived by scientists: A 24,000-year-old microscopic worm, a bdelloid rotifer, has been revived from Siberian permafrost, ast...
13 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Rainbow coloured phantom lakes appear beside Namibia’s Great White Place in stunning satellite imagesAstronauts captured a stunning display of vibrant, shimmering lakes in Namibia's Etosha Pan, a rare event following heavy flooding. These e...
08 May, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
NASA observes Argentina from the International Space Station and detects a gigantic pink heart nearly 10 kilometers wide, whose color does not have as romantic an origin as it seemsA stunning heart-shaped pink lake in Argentina, captured from space, reveals a fascinating scientific story. This vibrant hue is due to sal...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Energy shock ripples from kitchens to forests as Africa and South Asia grapple with rising fuel costsGlobal fuel price hikes are pushing families in Kenya and India back to burning charcoal and wood. This reversal threatens years of progres...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Chimpanzees wage ‘war’ in Uganda's Kibale National Park, study shows they fight organised battlesResearch at Uganda's Kibale National Park reveals chimpanzees engage in prolonged, organized warfare, challenging the notion that war is ex...
12 Apr, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Habitat for Humanity International invests Rs 30 million in Tvasta ManufacturingHabitat’s investment in Tvasta builds on a multi-year collaboration, beginning when the company was one of seven startups to participate in...
21 Oct, 2021, 10.24 PM IST
IIMA’s CIIE, Habitat for Humanity set up accelerator for affordable housing sectorThe Accelerator will invite application in two phases; the first phase will remain open till the end of October.
29 Sep, 2018, 11.39 AM IST
- NASA plans to fight fungus to keep space travellers safe
Washington, July 11 (IANS) To keep space travellers safe, NASA researchers are taking steps to fight fungus as prolonged stay in closed hab...
11 Jul, 2017, 05.32 PM IST
Carter project to build 100 houses in NepalA US-based international NGO will build 100 houses in southern Nepal's Chitwan district by bringing together 1,500 volunteers from within t...
03 Sep, 2015, 09.13 PM IST