Anand Mahindra is captivated by this less-crowded, magical destination. 8 hours from Bangalore, this place has forests, rivers, and sea. Where is Honnavar locatedAnand Mahindra has highlighted Honnavar, a Karnataka coastal town, as a hidden gem. This serene locale, where the Sharavathi River meets th...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
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Green power push gets grid backingIndia is setting standard timelines for power transmission projects. This aims to match infrastructure development with new electricity gen...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Pema Khandu inaugurates Arunachal Pradesh Bamboo & Cane Technology Centre at Gungu near ItanagarArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated a new Bamboo and Cane Technology Centre. with an aim to transform the state's bamb...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvationKoalas are overpopulating in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges. This boom threatens eucalyptus forests, their food source. Scientists pr...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
From insurgency to Arabica: Nagaland finds a new revolution in coffeeNagaland is brewing a new future, shifting from its past to a vibrant coffee economy. Local farmers and young entrepreneurs are leading thi...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Hundreds of vehicles stranded due to massive landslide in Poonch district; BRO restores NH-144 after 5-hour haltThe BRO teams confirmed that after a 5-hour operation, the road was cleared and opened for general traffic, allowing the stranded vehicles ...
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6 offbeat Himalayan treks that remain open in monsoons: Misty mountains, blooming meadows, hidden trails and moreAs the monsoon transforms landscapes across the Himalayas, several lesser-known trekking routes remain accessible and safe for adventure en...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Arizona’s San Carlos Lake closes after catastrophic fish kill wipes out ‘approximately 100%’ of fish population; best alternatives for fishing and campingSan Carlos Lake in Eastern Arizona is now closed to all fishing and recreation. A massive fish kill has wiped out nearly the entire fish po...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Art, maths and killing: Ukraine drone chief's formula to stop RussiaRobert "Madyar" Brovdi's underground command post features walls of blinking screens playing footage of Ukrainian drones attacking Russian ...
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Maharashtra govt decentralises land approval powers to speed up projectsMaharashtra's government has boosted the powers of district collectors and divisional commissioners. This move aims to speed up approvals f...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
'What did I say wrong?': Famous gorilla Kiyomasa's hilarious 62-second video after fight with mate goes viralA gorilla named Kiyomasa has captured global attention. A video shows him appearing to brood deeply after a disagreement. His human-like po...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
Anand Mahindra reveals hidden travel spot in Tamil Nadu that's like 'Munnar 30 years ago': How to visit, best time and moreIndustrialist Anand Mahindra has spotlighted Valparai in Tamil Nadu as an undiscovered tourist destination. This scenic hill station offers...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
SC constitutes high-powered panel to re-examine Aravalli definitionThe Supreme Court has formed a special committee to review the Centre's report on the Aravalli hills. This panel will examine the definitio...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
SC forms high-powered expert panel to re-examine Aravalli definitionThe Supreme Court has formed a high-powered committee to review the Centre's report on the Aravalli hills. This panel will conduct an indep...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.24 AM IST