Sanjeevani Booti? Scientists find a 'lost' blueberries in Himalayas after nearly 200 years; locals say it boosts...A Himalayan berry species, 'Vaccinium piliferum', thought lost for 188 years, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh. This endangered w...
28 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Badrinath temple portals reopen for devoteesThe sacred Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand has reopened its doors to pilgrims. After a six-month winter closure, the temple gates were cere...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Miss it once and wait a year: Why July-September is the only time to see King of Himalayan Flowers in these 5 places in UttarakhandThis monsoon season, Uttarakhand presents a rare sight. The Brahma Kamal, a snow lotus, will bloom from July to September. This flower grow...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Anand Mahindra is inspired by Uttarakhand’s 'lovely' Phool Dei festival, calls village children his 'Monday motivation'Anand Mahindra Phool Dei post: Anand Mahindra drew attention to Phool Dei, a traditional spring festival celebrated in the villages of Utta...
16 Mar, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Arunachal Pradesh town turns into a colourful field of flowers in April-May. Even Anand Mahindra suggests it for summer travelArunachal Pradesh invites travellers to its 'Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains'. Tawang, a key destination, transforms into a floral spectacle...
10 Mar, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Uttarakhand: IAF 'swiftly' responds to forest fire in Nanda Devi Biosphere ReserveThe Indian Air Force swiftly deployed an Mi-17 V5 helicopter to combat a forest fire in Uttarakhand's Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. The Cen...
15 Jan, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Anand Mahindra is surprised by rare Sikkim Sundari flower that waits 7–30 years to bloom into a 2-metre-tall pagoda and then diesIndustrialist Anand Mahindra marvels at the Sikkim Sundari, a rare Himalayan flower, highlighting its decades-long wait before a single, sp...
22 Dec, 2025, 12.44 PM IST
Anand Mahindra learns a 'masterclass in patience' from a rare plant. 'Biology textbooks never mentioned it'Industrialist Anand Mahindra recently highlighted his fascination with Sikkim Sundari, a rare Himalayan plant that grows at altitudes of 4,...
21 Dec, 2025, 03.29 PM IST
Uttarakhand CM Dhami withdraws decision of daily cap on Char Dham pilgrimsThe chief minister has decided to withdraw the decision to put a daily cap on the number of pilgrims visiting the temples, an order issued ...
21 Apr, 2023, 08.37 PM IST
When Swati Piramal met Prince Charles, and discussed her Chelsea Flower Show plansIf Piramal's participation is confirmed this month, this will be the first India pavilion at the prestigious event.
22 Nov, 2017, 10.36 AM IST
From Hemis to Khangchendzonga National Park, top wildlife safaris in IndiaBe it wildlife, flora or fauna, rare and exotic delights dot this region, much to an explorer’s joy.
10 Nov, 2016, 05.18 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to interact with farmers via webcast on September 26At Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu, a variety of Vetiver will be released and the Prime Minister will be presented plants of this aromatic crop in ...
24 Sep, 2016, 11.20 PM IST
Plan a group trek with your friends and family to the Valley of FlowersWe suggest you pack your bags and make a plan to undertake this unique trek to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the picturesque Valley of ...
02 Jul, 2015, 10.55 AM IST
Show some love, take a romantic 'shikara' ride in Kashmir this summerThe state offers its tourists heartwarming hospitality. With mouth-watering cuisines, luxury boat houses and divine valleys to visit, there...
21 May, 2015, 07.50 AM IST
Badrinath shrine closes as curtain rings down on ChardhamDespite biting cold, thousands of devotees reached the shrine bedecked with flowers to witness the ceremony.
18 Nov, 2013, 08.30 PM IST
Flower prices nearly double as demand rises in wedding season, generating turnover of over a croreDue to wedding demand, the retail prices of cut flowers like roses and gerbera have increased by up to Rs 5 a stem.
05 Dec, 2012, 04.35 AM IST
- Warming effect: Early ripening of Kaafal
The early ripening of the popular 'Kaafal' wild fruit in Kumaun division of Uttarakhand is being seen by experts as a fallout of global war...
01 Apr, 2008, 12.40 PM IST