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300-year-old Shiva Lingam-shaped stepwell revived in Karnataka: Buried under garbage for decades, historic well draws crowd in Belagavi. Watch- Meet Mahi Malhani: Class 12 Delhi Student builds TRASHbot, an AI waste-sorting robot with 90% accuracy that’s already being used in societies
- 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 rains
- In the 1860s, an inventor chased an ivory substitute and helped push celluloid into historyIn the 1860s, a billiard ball competition ignited a quest for substitutes for ivory. John Wesley Hyatt's groundbreaking research culminated...05 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- "A ray of hope": PM Modi hails 'Namami Gange Abhiyan' initiative for saving trapped Gangetic dolphin in UP"India's first Ganga dolphin rescue ambulance played a huge role in this. Built under the 'Namami Gange Abhiyan', it reached there as a ray...31 May, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Not just beautiful landscape: Anand Mahindra praises Indian tourist destination for the 'mindset' of its people. 'Best travel decisions'Anand Mahindra praised Sikkim after sharing a viral video showing local authorities making a man clean up litter he had thrown from his car...24 May, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
- Who is Aaron Rai? Indian-origin golfer who created history with stunning PGA Championship winAaron Rai achieved a historic victory at the 2026 PGA Championship, becoming the first golfer of Indian heritage to win a major title. Rank...18 May, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- Wealth creation is also about ignoring noise on the street: 15 mid- and small-cap stocks from different sectors which fit the billIn the April 2022-September 2024 bull market, every management appeared capable. Margins expanded, working capital looked manageable, capit...10 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- Kedarnath Dham opens doors: PM Modi writes to devotees, calls yatra a divine celebration of faithKedarnath Temple has opened its doors for devotees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a warm welcome and best wishes. He described the ...22 Apr, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
- French-style ‘geeli omelette’ on Kolkata streets underlines culinary melting potKolkata's food scene reflects a rich history of foreign influences. From Greek dolma to British chops, the city embraced diverse cuisines. ...18 Apr, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- Kolkata Port invites bids to transform 3 vintage river vessels into floating cultural venuesThe Kolkata Port Trust plans to convert three retired pilot boats into tourist attractions. These vessels, PL Rupsa, PL Hooghly and PL Gopa...14 May, 2025, 05.41 PM IST
- Earth Day 2024: Google doodle celebrates planet's natural beauty with stunning aerial shotsGoogle Doodle celebrated World Earth Day 2024 by showcasing aerial photographs from various locations worldwide, highlighting the planet's ...22 Apr, 2024, 12.52 PM IST
- Tripura government to make state free from plastic with its 'Plastic Free Tripura' campaign: CM Manik SahaThe CM further highlighted the significance of faith and spirituality, noting that even during the Prime Minister's visits to different cou...19 Jun, 2023, 09.03 PM IST
- Unopened copy of Super Mario Bros. game from 1986 fetches $660,000 at auctionThe auction house said it is the finest copy known to have been professionally graded for auction.03 Apr, 2021, 06.14 PM IST
- Southern US state Mississippi approves flag with magnolia, 'In God We Trust'Mississippi has been without a flag since late June, when legislators surrendered the last state banner in the U.S. that included the Confe...04 Nov, 2020, 11.52 AM IST
- A Pacific paradise is getting buried under tonnes of plastic wasteHenderson Island is an uninhabited coral atoll that lies halfway between New Zealand and Peru, with 5,500km of the ocean in either directio...31 Jul, 2019, 10.01 AM IST
- UP files draft vision document on Taj Mahal in Supreme Court, says area should be no-plastic zoneThe Uttar Pradesh government told the apex court that the entire Taj Mahal precinct should be declared a no-plastic zone. The use of bottle...24 Jul, 2018, 12.54 PM IST
- World Heritage-listed island most polluted place on EarthSydney, May 16 (IANS) A remote island in the South Pacific is the most polluted place on the planet, Australian research said on Tuesday.16 May, 2017, 03.50 PM IST
- Britain to have first plastic note in 2015Britain will have the first plastic banknotes next year when two million 5-pound notes will be issued by a Scottish bank.22 May, 2014, 09.18 PM IST
- Bengal bans plastic carry bags below 40 micronsConcerned over rampant use of plastic carry bags which adds to the environmental pollution, the West Bengal Government today announced a ba...04 May, 2007, 10.00 PM IST
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