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...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
How a fruit born out of 1992 experiment is helping farmers earn Rs 10–12 lakh per acreMahabaleshwar strawberries have become a symbol of Maharashtra's agricultural innovation, growing from a seasonal fruit into a thriving ind...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Federal regulators back Trump's plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centersFederal regulators are speeding up power grid connections for big energy users like AI data centers. This move aims to boost America's comp...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Ireland tightens family reunification rules for migrants and refugeesIreland is introducing stricter family reunification rules starting June 12, 2026. Irish citizens and certain non-EEA nationals will need h...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
How the scary Ranga-Billa case, which inspired Raakh web-series, changed parenting in India. Actress Sonali Bendre recalls 2 strict rules many parents imposed on childrenAli Fazal and Sonali Bendre's new show Raakh revisits the chilling Ranga-Billa case, a 1970s crime that heavily impacted child safety aware...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Not just jade or aloe vera: 7 exotic plants believed to bring luck, wealth and happinessDiscover exotic plants believed to usher in prosperity and positivity. From South Africa's vibrant Bird of Paradise to South America's luck...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
La HuertaVik Winery, ChileVIK Winery in Chile's Millahue Valley provides a unique hyper-local dining experience. Its estate gardens supply fresh produce for daily ch...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Forget the internet, there's a hidden superhighway under your feet, and it's almost a billion Sun trips longForget the internet, there's a hidden superhighway under your feet, and it's almost a billion Sun trips long and scientists have now mapped...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.13 AM IST
These 5 flowering vines look beautiful and they make your garden smell amazingGardens can be more than just colours and greenery. Fragrant vines add a beautiful scent to outdoor spaces. They climb walls, balconies, an...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutinyNew power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Scientists just mapped 110 quadrillion kilometers of hidden fungal threads underground, weighing about five times all humans combinedVast underground fungal networks, stretching billions of times to the sun, exist in Earth's soil. These hyphae, finer than hair, weigh more...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Project Hail Mary is real? Scientists discover vast underground fungal network spanning 110 quadrillion kilometresA massive underground fungal network, stretching billions of times to the Sun and back, has been mapped. This hidden web connects plants, s...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Supreme Court stays HC pleas on trans to avoid 'scattered opinion'Issuing the notice, a bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and justice V Mohana also ordered that the proceedings in the high courts ...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
How to keep indoor plants healthy in summers: Easy and smart tips to protect plants from heat damageJune's heat and humidity demand careful indoor plant care. Adjust watering by checking soil moisture, manage sunlight with indirect light, ...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returnedA new study reveals the Black Death's devastating impact on Europe's plant life. The plague's population crash led to a sharp decline in pl...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
No garden? You can grow these 7 vegetables grow surprisingly well in potFresh vegetables can be grown even without a large garden. Small spaces like balconies and windowsills are perfect for container gardening....
13 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Nepal clarifies: No ban on Indian mango imports, only phytosanitary measures enforcedPhytosanitary standards, including mandatory heat treatment, are in place, and import permits continue to be issued for shipments meeting t...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST