Proverb of the day: ‘Make of a fly an elephant’ - a funny image on perspective and overreactionEver blown a minor issue out of proportion? A French proverb, 'Make of a fly an elephant,' warns against this common tendency to exaggerate...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Utah's iron fire explodes to more than 13,000 acres in less than 24 hours; Eureka residents evacuatedA fast-moving wildfire, the Iron Fire, has forced the evacuation of Eureka, Utah, with over 1,000 residents ordered to leave as the blaze s...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Long power cuts, no quick deliveries, far-off hospitals: Delhi Couple living in Manali shares lesser-known challenges of mountain lifeA Delhi couple, Garima and Rahul, shared the realities of mountain living in Manali, highlighting challenges beyond picturesque views. They...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Quote of the Day by German novelist Thomas Mann: ‘Opinions cannot survive if one has no chance to…’Thomas Mann, the Nobel laureate German novelist, believed opinions need active defense to survive. His quote, "Opinions cannot survive if o...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Irish proverb of the day: 'Marry a woman from the mountain, and you...' Life lessons on collective family, community obligations, cultural baggage, interconnected growth, and why marriage is a package deal and comes with its own pros and consIrish proverb of the day teaches that marriage is never only about two people. The saying, "Marry a woman from the mountain, and you marry ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Mishmi Takins: A mysterious Himalayan mammal spotted in Sikkim that looks like an antelope but is actually a rare goat-like creatureA rare video of Mishmi takins in Sikkim has gone viral. These unusual animals were spotted in Bakuchaang by tourism and forest staff. Mishm...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Asia warming up faster; India faces melting glaciersAsia faced extreme weather in 2025. Dangerous heat, heavy rains, and floods affected millions. Droughts also hit the continent. Glaciers in...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Humans never left these mountains for 10,000 years, and scientists finally proved itResearchers have uncovered a surprising human story in the high Pyrenees mountains. New evidence shows people lived in these areas for over...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
A hidden pollution story emerged from 19 years of rain and cloud samples on one mountainPollution prediction study: Mount Washington's extreme environment yielded a 19-year record of rain and cloud water, revealing crucial poll...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
45 mountain rescue teams set out for deployment along Amarnath Yatra routesForty-five mountain rescue teams have been deployed for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. These teams, comprising various security forces, will ...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM 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
500 years buried in a jar, and still intact: The wild story behind Peru's ancient space foodRare Inca freeze-dried potatoes discovery in Peru reveals 500-year-old chuño food system and ancient empire trade intelligence. Archaeologi...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Assam: Defence ministry to acquire 333.662 acres for Artillery Brigade location planThe Ministry of Defence will acquire land in Assam's Udalguri district to establish units of an Artillery Brigade. The expansion is linked ...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Pune engineer, from Odisha, completes 50 km mountain trek in one hour less than cut-off time. Who is Rahul Kumar Behera?Rahul Kumar Behera, a mechanical engineer from Berhampur, successfully completed a challenging 50-kilometer Mountain Ultra marathon in the ...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
A Himalayan Adventure: The selfish act of trekkingIndia's budget now includes funds for tourism development. This marks a shift in how the country views its mountains. Nepal has a well-orga...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'The person who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones-' A timeless lesson about patience and persistenceA Chinese proverb teaches that removing a mountain starts with carrying small stones. This means large goals are achieved through consisten...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST