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An island of colorblind people: Around 1775, just 20 people survived a Pacific typhoon, and one rare mutation still affects the vision of many descendants todayA remote Micronesian island, Pingelap, is home to a unique genetic condition where a significant portion of its population experiences comp...30 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST- As Cabo Verde's fairytale journey continues at the FIFA World Cup, the tiny island just pulled off one of nature’s greatest comeback storiesWhile Cabo Verde earns international attention for its inspiring FIFA World Cup journey, the island nation is also celebrating an extraordi...30 Jun, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
- The world's most remote inhabited island has an asthma mystery; scientists traced it to just two settlers who arrived in 1817A remote island, Tristan da Cunha, has become a vital natural laboratory for asthma research. Due to its isolated population descended from...29 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and droughtSantorini's famed vineyards face a crisis as extreme heat and drought decimate ancient vines, driving up grape prices and slashing wine pro...29 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
- India says projects in Seychelles guided by host country's prioritiesIndia's foreign secretary clarified that any projects in Seychelles, including those on Assumption Island, will align with the host nation'...28 Jun, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
- From Garba to Moutya, Samosas to Chutney: PM Modi hails 'Creole Spirit' and maritime bond with India in historic Seychelles addressPrime Minister Narendra Modi made history as the first Indian PM to address Seychelles' parliament, emphasizing regional stability and the ...28 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
- 'We meet not as strangers, but as old friends': PM Modi addresses Parliament of Seychelles, hails people-to-people tiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Seychelles Parliament, his 20th foreign legislative address. He also received the "Guardian of t...28 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
- Volkswagen CEO aims to cut 100,000 jobs in major overhaul, Manager Magazin reportsVolkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is reportedly planning significant changes, including potentially cutting up to 100,000 jobs globally and closi...26 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
- Taiwan opposition stalls government's $6.6 billion drone billTaiwan's parliament, controlled by the opposition, has blocked a $6.6 billion government plan for domestically produced drones crucial for ...26 Jun, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
- Japan cancels 120 flights as twin storms approachTwo tropical storms are threatening Japan, forcing over 100 flight cancellations and prompting evacuations due to flood and landslide risks...26 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
- Five cows abandoned on a remote island for 130 years survived against the odds, and their DNA revealed whyScientists uncover hidden history of abandoned cows: A tale of survival unfolded on Amsterdam Island, where five abandoned cattle in 1871 d...25 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neitherAn invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's ...25 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
- World’s loneliest tree: A plant reduced to a single wild survivor is making an unexpected comebackWorld's loneliest tree making a comeback: A beacon of hope shines for 'Dendroseris neriifolia', a rare tree daisy reduced to a single wild ...25 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- In 1944, the US Coast Guard released 29 reindeer on an Alaskan island as a food supply; 19 years later, scientists found them to be 6000, and next winter, only 42 were aliveIn 1944, 29 reindeer were introduced to Alaska's St. Matthew Island as a food source. Their population exploded to 6,000 by 1963, decimatin...25 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- Scorching heat shuts Paris' Eiffel Tower and Louvre museum early as France sweltersA severe heatwave in France has forced some of Paris’s most popular tourist attractions, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, ...23 Jun, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
- Groundbreaking for Galathea Bay project in 2028: Union Minister Sarbananda SonowalIndia is moving forward with the Galathea Bay mega-project, with construction slated to begin in 2028. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal co...23 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
- Taylor Swift's bachelorette party rumours grow after fireworks light up at her Rhode Island property. Check speculated wedding detailsTaylor Swift's Rhode Island estate became the centre of fresh wedding speculation after fireworks were spotted near the property and severa...22 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
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