This tiny Indian village receives 5 times more rain than Mumbai every year, yet its residents have mastered the art of survival with ancient tricks smarter than modern techIn Mawsynram, the world's wettest village, residents have mastered living with relentless rain. Their ingenious 'knup' rain shields, crafte...
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China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker postsChina's top legislative body has removed six military lawmakers, including a key figure in the space program, and a former financial regula...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw: “The primary, the cardinal attribute of leadership is… – Inspiring lessons on discipline, expertise, responsibility and why true leadership is built on knowledge, skill and experience by one of India's greatest military legends known for his courage and strategic brillianceQuote of the Day by Sam Manekshaw: Sam Manekshaw’s quote, “The primary, the cardinal attribute of leadership is professional knowledge and ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Bangladesh, China agree to strengthen cooperation on Teesta river management: reportBangladesh and China have agreed to boost cooperation on managing the Teesta and other rivers. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, currently in ...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Mother sold her jewellery to buy me cricket kit: Kranti Gaud wants to win T20 World Cup repay familyIndian pacer Kranti Gaud, a regular in the national team, remains grounded, cherishing her parents' sacrifices, including her mother sellin...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
'Sharks' in Bay of Bengal: Pakistan tries to reopen a dormant frontPakistan's new submarines are expanding its naval reach. These vessels can stay submerged longer, allowing operations far from home. Pakist...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Time for investors and traders to think alike? 7 Nifty Auto stocks with an upside potential of up to 19%There are sectors that have not quite followed the war script. Take the auto sector, for instance. A surge in oil prices is supposed to be ...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Nipah virus infection reported in Kerala's Kozhikode, 77 contacts identifiedA Nipah virus infection case is confirmed in Kozhikode, Kerala. Authorities have initiated preventive measures and are tracing contacts. Th...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Quote of the day by Rabindranath Tagore: ‘I will not buy glass for the price of diamonds, and I will never allow patriotism…’ – First non-European Nobel laureate on justice, humanity and empathyNobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore championed humanity over blind patriotism, warning against national interests eclipsing compassion and j...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
India vs Afghanistan Test: Why India's innings-and-300-run win did not affect WTC standingsIndia secured a dominant innings-and-300-run victory over Afghanistan in their one-off Test. Centuries from Rahul and Gill propelled India ...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
El Niño needs monitoring, but India better prepared than earlier: Bayer’s Simon WiebuschFarmers are increasingly recognising climate volatility as a long-term reality, driving greater adoption of climate-smart practices, says S...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Pakistan 'problematic player', 'unreliable' mediator: Israeli envoyIsraeli Ambassador Reuven Azar expressed doubts about Pakistan's mediation capabilities, calling it a "problematic player" and warning Indi...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Who is Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh foreign minister elected President of UN General Assembly?Bangladesh's Foreign Minister, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, will lead the United Nations General Assembly. He secured the presidency for the 81st s...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman elected President of 81st session of UNGAIn a remarkable turn of events, Khalilur Rahman from Bangladesh has clinched the presidency of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly,...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
India-Bangladesh border talks in Delhi next week; 1st after new BNP governmentIssues related to border fencing, attacks on BSF personnel, checking infiltration and cross-border crimes and handing over of illegal Bangl...
31 May, 2026, 10.23 PM IST