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 rainsMeghalaya, India's wettest region, faces heavy monsoon rains. Locals have a unique solution: knups, hand-crafted rain shields made from bam...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Ancient forests, blooming rhododendrons, glacial rivers, log bridges: This offbeat Himalayan valley in Arunachal Pradesh offers a magical trekking experience for travellersEscape to the untouched wilderness of Ayeo Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, a hidden gem in the Himalayas. This scenic trekking destination off...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
India Women vs Netherlands Women Playing 11: Probable XIs, team news and key players for Women's T20 World Cup 2026India Women vs Netherlands Women Playing 11 Prediction: India Women aim to build on their winning start against the Netherlands in the ICC ...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Proverb of the day: ‘A bridge exists because there is a divide. Every separation carries the seed of reunion’ - a timeless lesson on hope, healing and reconciliationHuman life is marked by inevitable fractures, but these separations are not permanent. A proverb highlights that every divide necessitates ...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
France braces for heatwave with canal swimming allowed in ParisFrance braced for another heat wave on Wednesday, with Paris allowing swimming in one of its canals so residents could cope with the heat. ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Indonesia Earthquake Today: 6.7 magnitude quake strikes, leaves 1 dead, causes damage and injuriesEarthquake in Indonesia today: A powerful 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit Sulawesi island in Indonesia. The tremor killed at least one person ...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Fish are adapting to rivers shaped by dams and barriers, and that may be changing how man-made rivers function over timeFor decades, river restoration has focused on returning waterways to conditions that existed before dams, weirs and large-scale human inter...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: ‘The man who kept measuring the river never…’ The ancient warning that could change how you chase success foreverChinese Proverb of the Day: The Chinese proverb of the day offers a timeless lesson about courage and achievement: preparation has value, b...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Afforestation, dolphin revival show life returning to Ganga under Namami Gange: NMCGThe Namami Gange program has brought ecological revival to the Ganga river. Large-scale afforestation efforts have led to forest cover alon...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Territorial Army launches Yamuna clean-up drive, calls it an 'opportunity for change'Territorial Army personnel and Delhi government officials joined a major cleanliness drive along the Yamuna River. The initiative aims to r...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Chenab bridge, Vande Bharat Sleeper, 99.6% electrification among Railways' feats in 12 years: GovernmentThe government highlighted significant rail infrastructure achievements over 12 years, including the world's highest Chenab river arch brid...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Philippines earthquake: Aftershocks complicate recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousandsA powerful earthquake has devastated southern Mindanao, Philippines. Dozens of rescuers narrowly escaped a collapsing grocery in General Sa...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
India’s longest toy train services is back after 4 years. 164 km of Himalayan magic for just Rs 40 ticket price - 10 hours, 1,000 bridges, 484 curvesThe beloved Kangra Toy Train, a UNESCO tentative site, has resumed its scenic journey after a four-year hiatus due to bridge damage. This v...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
32,000 people displaced by the Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday. At least 37 people died and over 32,000 were displaced. Resc...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
What to know about a rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong UnChinese President Xi Jinping's recent trip to North Korea marks a significant chapter in regional diplomacy, focusing on enhancing cooperat...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Bihar CM launches Rs 203 crore projects, sets November deadline for Vikramshila Setu reopeningBihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launched 84 development projects worth Rs 203 crore in Bhagalpur. He directed officials to speed up t...
31 May, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Six dead, several injured as part of under-construction bridge collapses in Uttar PradeshA bridge under construction in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, collapsed during a severe storm. The incident occurred around 2 AM. At least five p...
29 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST