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...
South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
Snake dance in space? NASA astronaut captures mesmerising view across Earth from SpaceX spacecraftSnake dance in space: Astronaut Jessica Meir shared a stunning timelapse of the Southern Lights, or aurora australis, captured from a Space...
Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius Horoscope Today for June 9, 2026: Protect Your Energy While Opportunities for Growth and Love FlourishYour Daily Horoscope Today emphasizes selfless service, creative expansion, and nurturing your inner sanctuary. The celestial energies high...
German Proverb of the Day: ‘The rooster who spent all morning announcing the sunrise found that…’ The costly habit that makes smart people miss great opportunitiesProverb of the Day: German proverbs are renowned for their practicality, sharp observations and understated humor. Many of them highlight h...
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...
India's magical Valley reopens again for visitors, but only for a few months. Trekking, a UNESCO site, rare flowers and Himalayan views. How to reach, nearby attractionsThe Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand has opened its gates for tourists. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its colorful alpine b...
The Scorpion King was real: Venomous creature as long as a full-grown German Shepherd once ruled the Earth before DinosaursAncient fossils reveal giant scorpions, Praearcturus gigas, exceeding a meter in length, dominated Britain over 400 million years ago. Thes...
In 1979, Japan released 30 mongooses onto Amami Oshima to kill venomous snakes, and it took 45 years to fix what happened nextJapan's ambitious plan to control venomous snakes on Amami Ōshima with Indian mongooses in 1979 backfired spectacularly. The introduced pre...
African proverb of the day: 'It is crooked wood that shows the best...' - motivational life lessons on skills, creativity, personal growth, turning obstacles into opportunities and how adversity reveals true potentialAfrican proverb of the day: African proverbs emphasize that true greatness is revealed not in smooth sailing but in overcoming obstacles. T...
Spanish proverb of the day: 'A man does what he can; a woman does what a man...' Life lessons on relationships, human nature, resilience, adaptability, problem-solving skills, and why women possess extraordinary capabilitiesSpanish proverb of the day highlights the idea that men and women bring different strengths to life, relationships and society. The saying ...
What is the West Nile virus discovered in California? Symptoms, treatment, vaccines and all details explainedWest Nile virus has been detected in California after two dead crows tested positive in San Diego County, prompting officials to urge mosqu...
June 2026 Hindu Festivals: Parama Ekadashi, Mithuna Sankranti, Nirjala Ekadashi & Jyeshtha Purnima Dates, Timings and SignificanceJune 2026 is one of the most spiritually significant months in the Hindu calendar, featuring important observances such as Parama Ekadashi,...
In 2021, scientists found an unborn dinosaur frozen inside a museum egg for 70 million years, and the fossil revealed its final moments before hatch dayA remarkably preserved 70-million-year-old dinosaur embryo, nicknamed Baby Yingliang, has been discovered in China. Its curled posture, mir...
In 2024, archaeologists peeling back estuary mud found wooden stakes and footprints, and they weren't just wet timbers: They changed what we know about daily life in Mesolithic BritainIn an incredible archaeological find, researchers have uncovered fishing traps and ancient footprints dating back 7,000 years in the mud of...
How South African scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles awayA cruise ship outbreak was identified as hantavirus. South African experts rapidly investigated a passenger evacuated with pneumonia. Initi...
Rare Pulaosaurus qinglong fossil suggests some dinosaurs may have sounded like birds and shared similar vocal anatomyA newly discovered fossil of Pulaosaurus qinglong, a small plant-eating dinosaur, reveals a bony voice box similar to modern birds. This fi...