ETtech Deals Digest: Cred, Sarvam mega rounds lift startup funding to $1.91 billion in June, up 91% on-yearIndian startups secured a significant $1.91 billion in June, a substantial leap from previous periods, driven by major late-stage investmen...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
250 yrs of trysts with the futureEnvision a version of America shaped by Arthurian ideals, where immigration and originality are repressed, resulting in a stagnated, histor...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
June heat topped 35°C for two-thirds of Europe populationA recent heatwave saw over 410 million Europeans endure scorching temperatures above 35°C, impacting vast swathes from Spain to Ukraine. Th...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Proverb of the day from Germany: 'He who wishes to stand upon the highest mountains must also look the fiercest wind in the eye; yet do not forget...' An old saying that reminds us that success comes with a hidden costToday's German proverb, "He who wishes to stand upon the highest mountains must also look the fiercest wind in the eye; yet do not forget t...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Amarnath Yatra 2026 begins as first pilgrims arrive in Kashmir under heavy security coverThe annual Amarnath Yatra welcomed its first group of 4,822 pilgrims into the picturesque Kashmir Valley. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha o...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Indian Army's Corps of Signals Dare Devils attempt new world record at Atal TunnelThe Indian Army's Corps of Signals Dare Devils team has set a new world record inside the Atal Tunnel, traversing its length on two motorcy...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
In 1942, a British forest ranger stumbled upon the skeleton lake in the Himalayas. Here's all you need to know about the mysterious RoopkundUttarakhand's Roopkund Lake, a remote Himalayan glacial site, has baffled experts for decades with the discovery of hundreds of human skele...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
IBM to set up one of India's first quantum computers in Amaravati by September 2026Amaravati is set to become a major hub for quantum computing in India, with IBM announcing plans to install one of its advanced quantum sys...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Punjab levy row leaves Kashmir's wedding season facing a mutton crunchKashmir's wedding season is marred by a severe mutton shortage, with traders blaming an "illegal" levy imposed by Punjab on livestock. This...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
What’s beneath Switzerland? A massive scan just revealed the hidden landscapeSwitzerland’s new 10-meter resolution sunlight map (swissrad10) tracks solar energy across complex terrain. By measuring shifting shadows f...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Dreaming of moving to the mountains? Delhi couple living in Manali warns against 3 common mistakesDreaming of a mountain home? Delhi couple Rahul and Garima, now in Manali, share crucial advice. They highlight the importance of planning ...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Mehbooba claims party workers placed under house arrest to foil protests over 'backdoor appointments'PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti alleged that the NC government placed party leaders and workers under house arrest to suppress protests against al...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
"Greatest privilege of my life": General Upendra Dwivedi signs off as Army Chief, hands over to General Dhiraj SethOutgoing Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday described serving in the Indian Army for over four decades as the "greatest privilege" o...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Japan 'snow monkey' park to cap visitors after overcrowding, bad behaviourJapan's famed "snow monkey" park in Nagano is implementing visitor caps and an online booking system to manage a surge in tourists. The Jig...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Rare wildlife, dense evergreen forests, rich biodiversity: 5 stunning rainforests in India that every nature-lover must visitCelebrating World Rainforest Day, India boasts incredible biodiversity across its lush rainforests. From Arunachal Pradesh's Namdapha to Ke...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
This flower blooms only once a year for one night at this UNESCO site, just 500 kms from Delhi. Where is it and what else to see here?The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now open, drawing nature lovers to its vibrant monsoon blooms. Beyon...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
Snow leopard retreats from a pack of dogs. Uttarakhand forest officer says the real problem is not the dogs but...A rare snow leopard video reveals a growing conservation issue. Stray dogs, fueled by unmanaged waste in lower valleys, are venturing into ...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.58 AM IST