Chinese proverb of the day: 'When you are poor, you will... once you become rich, you'll be...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on self-interest, timeless truth, success, true worth, isolation, wealth, social climbing, fake friends, humility and human connectionChinese proverb of the day explains how people often change their behavior based on another person's financial status. The saying shows tha...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
A juice company dumped 1,000 truckloads of orange peel on dead Costa Rican pastures in 1997; 16 years later, the plot had 176% more biomass than the land beside itA Costa Rican juice company's waste helped restore a degraded pasture. Discarded orange peels and pulp enriched the soil, fostering new gro...
24 Jul, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
On a savanna so acidic that experts called it dead, a Colombian community planted a forest of Caribbean pines for resin; under their shade, a rainforest nobody planted came back on its ownA Colombian community transformed acidic land into a thriving rainforest. Caribbean pine plantations, aided by a fungus, initiated this eco...
23 Jul, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Proverb of the day: 'When the mantis hunts the locust, he forgets...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on tunnel vision, immediate desires, looming threats and bigger pictureProverb of the day highlights the saying, "When the mantis hunts the locust, he forgets the shrike that's hunting him." The proverb teaches...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
African Proverb of the Day: “You can learn a lot about someone by… — Life lessons on character, self-control, human behavior, adversity and why hard times bring out a person's true colorsAfrican Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “You can learn a lot about someone by observing him when he is hungry.” The saying ref...
18 Jul, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai: "It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is..." — Inspiring life lessons on how small everyday actions can transform communities, protect nature, build hope, and create lasting change for future generationsQuote of the Day by Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai and her timeless message on everyday leadership. Her famous words remind us th...
18 Jul, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Environment min panel gives initial nod to 2 Adani subsidiaries' mining projects in ChhattisgarhNearly one thousand hectares of forest land in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh may be diverted for two coal mining projects. The Pelma open cast min...
17 Jul, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Believe it or not, your dog doesn't use both nostrils the same way, each has a different jobYour dog doesn't use both nostrils the same way. Veterinary behavior research shows dogs often use the right nostril first to assess new or...
17 Jul, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Why cats sleep curled up? Your cat’s favorite sleeping position could reveal a clever survival strategyYour cat's favorite sleeping position could reveal a clever survival strategy that still guides feline behavior today. Veterinary experts s...
16 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Moroccan proverb of the day: 'Stir the water and the thirsty might...' Life lessons on how small actions can open doors to unexpected opportunities and lasting successMoroccan Proverb of the Day: Moroccan proverbs often convey practical wisdom through simple, memorable imagery. This proverb suggests that ...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Birds are smarter than most backyard scare tactics, research shows; here's what actually stops themShiny objects and visual scares lose effectiveness as birds adapt quickly to these methods. Spacing and variety of deterrents are crucial f...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: “The more the rice ripens, the more the stalks bow” — Timeless Japanese wisdom on humility, success, true greatness, quiet confidence, character, leadership, and why the strongest people stay humbleJapanese Proverb of the Day: “The more the rice ripens, the more the stalks bow.” The Japanese Proverb draws its power from an ordinary sce...
15 Jul, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Scientists discover rising heat leaves trees struggling to turn sunlight into energy: 57 million hectares of tropical forests already affected; Heat waves goes beyond photosynthesis limitsRising global temperatures are pushing millions of hectares of tropical forests beyond the heat levels where trees can efficiently carry ou...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Grey Hornbills at home in Gir landscape after over 60 yearsGujarat Forest Department achieved success with Indian Grey Hornbill reintroduction. Forty birds were released in two phases between 2021 a...
15 Jul, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: "Nature never reveals her deepest secrets to those who merely look. It rewards those who...." - Powerful life lessons on seeing what others miss, embracing uncertainty, patient observation, and unlocking nature's deepest secrets from history's greatest naturalistQuote of the Day by Charles Darwin: "Nature never reveals her deepest secrets to those who merely look. It rewards those who patiently obse...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Amavasya Somvati Amavas today: Should you keep fast on July 13 or 14? Check vrat, snan, donation date & timeAmavasya July kab ki hai? July Amavasya tithi begins on Monday, July 13, and extends into Tuesday, July 14. Devotees are confused about obs...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Scientists thought the world's tallest trees would be the first to die in drought; New study reveals astonishing survival secret hidden inside their trunksA new study has revealed that giant dipterocarp trees have evolved highly efficient water transport systems that help them move water throu...
09 Jul, 2026, 06.52 PM IST