Iceland’s Reynisfjara beach collapses as winter erosion wipes out black sandIceland's Reynisfjara Beach has undergone rapid erosion due to persistent strong easterly winds throughout winter. A significant section be...
13 Feb, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Erik the Red: The viking who founded GreenlandErik the Red, exiled from Norway and Iceland, discovered and named Greenland around 985 AD. His strategic naming attracted settlers from Ic...
26 Jan, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
What are the military assets in the Arctic?US President Donald Trump wants to buy Greenland for defense. Denmark and Greenland refuse this offer. Eight nations have territory in the ...
21 Jan, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Skywatchers, get ready: The most spectacular eclipse era begins, including one “Eclipse of the Century” you can’t missSky-watchers are set to experience a remarkable sequence of solar eclipses between 2026 and 2028, which includes three total eclipses and t...
10 Jan, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
From Iceland to Cape Verde: The 5 smallest countries ever to reach the World CupCape Verde has qualified for its first World Cup, becoming the second smallest nation to achieve this feat. The island nation, with a popul...
14 Oct, 2025, 01.45 PM IST
Nature’s colorful tapestry: This must visit destination in southern Iceland is spectacular canvas of Earth’s vibrant artDyrhólaey on Iceland’s South Coast showcases stunning natural beauty with vibrant green fields, a yellow-hued river meeting the black sand ...
27 May, 2025, 06.53 PM IST
The real reason behind Mexican Navy ship crashing into Brooklyn Bridge revealedA Mexican Navy ship, Cuauhtemoc, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge. The incident occurred on Saturday evening. Two sailors died, and ninete...
19 May, 2025, 01.19 PM IST
2,700 km, 110 days: Akshay Nanavati's journey who is in the middle of a solo mission across the loneliest continentIndian-American Akshay Nirvana is on a solo journey to world's coldest and loneliest continent-Antarctica. He has embarked a 110-day skiing...
12 Nov, 2024, 05.57 PM IST
Icelandic volcano could destroy town of Grindavik: expertsThe town of Grindavik on the southwestern coast was evacuated in the early hours of Saturday after magma shifting under the Earth's crust c...
14 Nov, 2023, 01.26 PM IST
India along with Brazil abstain on UNHRC vote on XinjiangThe United States and its allies last month presented the first-ever draft decision to the UHRC targeting China on Xinjiang. The draft deci...
06 Oct, 2022, 09.40 PM IST
Do tourist boats stress out whales? Scientists find outResearchers are studying the whales' stress levels in their hormones.
06 Sep, 2021, 09.10 AM IST
50 mn Indians to travel overseas in 2019: World Tourism OrganisationAccording to the UN World Tourism Organisation, 50 million Indians will travel overseas in 2019, up from 23 million in 2017.
30 Jan, 2019, 01.27 PM IST
Want to travel the world? First head to these 7 trending spots for the vacay of your lifeTo reduce the world to a list of top destinations is a near impossible task.
27 Sep, 2018, 12.59 PM IST
Reykjavik's picturesque landscapes attract filmmakers to shoot movies of every genre'Oblivion' starring Tom Cruise was shot across various scenic locations.
03 Aug, 2017, 05.13 AM IST
This summer plan an epic road trip and explore the south coast of IcelandA drive through the incredibly varying and gorgeous landscapes will leave you mesmerised.
08 Jun, 2017, 05.15 AM IST
Need a summer break? Try these fantastic activities around the worldAn excuse to travel as a family or maybe even solo, this season, escape the Indian heat and choose from these recommended summer destinatio...
11 Apr, 2013, 07.16 AM IST
Better ash dispersion models would limit air traffic chaos: ExpertBetter research models of how ash is dispersed would greatly reduce the air traffic havoc wreaked in Europe.
18 Apr, 2010, 06.24 PM IST