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Thailand promoted Leucaena trees for fodder and reforestation, but scientists found that the fast-growing species is suppressing the natural regeneration of native forestsThailand's well-intentioned tree planting initiative with Leucaena leucocephala has backfired, with scientists discovering the fast-growing...04 Jul, 2026, 04.57 PM IST- New Zealand in the 1850s planted millions of pines for timber, but today scientists are spending millions trying to stop them from overrunning native mountainsNew Zealand's high country is battling an invasion of non-native pine trees, introduced generations ago for forestry. These 'wilding conife...04 Jul, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- Prof Arun Mohan Sherry is new IIM Shillong directorProf Arun Mohan Sherry, the founding director of IIIT Lucknow, has been appointed the new director of IIM Shillong for a five-year term. Pr...04 Jul, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
- Lessons from Op Sindoor: DAC nod to pseudo satellites, air defence systems, jet-based dronesIndia's Defence Ministry has greenlit a significant ₹52,000 crore procurement drive, bolstering the armed forces with advanced capabilities...03 Jul, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
- DAC clears Rs 52,000 crore defence acquisitions, boosts drone and air defence capabilitiesDefence Minister Rajnath Singh-led DAC greenlit defense procurements worth ₹52,000 crore, bolstering the Army, Navy, and Air Force with adv...03 Jul, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...03 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- India’s space industry hunts for its SpaceX momentIndia's private space sector is rapidly advancing, with a space unicorn poised for launch and startups developing cutting-edge satellites. ...03 Jul, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
- Broadcasters in a fix as weekly rating suspension disrupts Rs 40,000 crore ad marketIndia's ₹40,000 crore TV advertising market faces disruption as weekly ratings are suspended. Advertisers must now rely on historical data,...03 Jul, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
- Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...02 Jul, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
- Defence Ministry likely to clear major proposals for HAMMER, Verba, MP-ATGMs, pseudo satellites on July 3In the first Defence Acquisition Council meeting to be held with new Chief of Defence Staff, Army and Navy Chiefs in attendance, the Defenc...02 Jul, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
- Indian immigrants ‘completely changing the face of Texas,’ says American resident targeting work visa holders in public meetingA public meeting in Frisco, Texas, saw a resident voice controversial opinions against Indian immigrants and proposed religious sites. The ...02 Jul, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
- Gold faces key test from geopolitics and rates after a turbulent first half: World Gold CouncilGold experienced a dramatic swing this year, hitting record highs before a sharp decline, yet remains a strong performer. Geopolitical tens...02 Jul, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
- No cutting trees yet, 200% stronger wood: Japan’s 600-year-old technique for producing wood is a lesson on sustainable forestryDiscover Daisugi, a 600-year-old Japanese tradition offering premium timber without deforestation. This ingenious method, originating in 14...01 Jul, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
- Inside Oyo’s FY26 profit; Gaming founders seek GST reprieveOyo parent Prism, which filed its updated IPO papers, reported a strong profit in the April-December period, courtesy of an unlikely source...30 Jun, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
- India and Switzerland step up innovation partnership with focus on startups, researchIndia and Switzerland are boosting science and technology ties, combining India's scale with Swiss innovation for citizen solutions and sta...27 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
- Tamannaah Bhatia’s nutritionist says one Indian fruit can cure your gut for good. It is available for just two months in a yearCelebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho reveals a humble Indian berry, gunda, as a secret to a healthier gut. This overlooked fruit, rich in f...27 Jun, 2026, 02.05 AM IST
- Need to cut chemical fertilisers usage via crop diversification, incentives: EAC-PM ChairmanIndia must curb chemical fertilizer use by promoting crop diversification, natural farming, and productivity-linked incentives, stated EAC-...23 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
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