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In 1935, this dam submerged entire US town under 60 feet of water; nearly 90 years later, falling lake levels are bringing the 'ghost town' back to life- In 1884, Louisiana displayed South American water hyacinth for its lavender flowers; within decades, floating mats covered 126,000 Florida acres and blocked waterways
- Quote of the day by W. Somerset Maugham: 'What makes old age hard to bear is not the failing of one's...' - emotional quote by Of Human Bondage and The Razor's Edge author teaches life lessons on aging, old age, growing older, accepting the past and why memories can feel heavier with age
- In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebedSeveral major North American lakes are experiencing significant water level declines. Drought, warming temperatures, and increased water de...13 Aug, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Enid Blyton: “If you can’t look after something in your care, you have no right to… – Inspiring lessons on responsibility, care, commitment, accountability and why you should take care of what you have by the children’s author known for her timeless stories and deep insights on childhood and human natureQuote of the Day by Enid Blyton: Enid Blyton’s quote, “If you can’t look after something in your care, you have no right to keep it,” explo...11 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
- Colombia earthquake: 111 dead, 87 injured as 7.4-magnitude quake devastates Choco; national emergency declaredA powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia’s Pacific coast, killing at least 111 people and injuring 87. The quake damaged around ...11 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
- A ghost town disappeared beneath 60 feet of water after Hoover Dam was built; Lake Mead’s decline is bringing it back to lifeA submerged ghost town named St. Thomas is reappearing as Lake Mead's water levels drop. This former Mormon settlement was flooded after th...10 Aug, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
- US Stock Market: Weak July jobs data dents expectations for September Fed rate hikeWeak July US jobs data has reduced market expectations of a September Federal Reserve rate hike, with futures pricing the odds below 50%. W...10 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
- German scientists created a sponge-like material that could pull 1.8 liters of drinking water from dry air every day, turning desert air into a potential drinking-water sourceResearchers have developed a groundbreaking material that can absorb moisture from arid air and act as a highly efficient coolant for air c...08 Aug, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
- Psychology explains why you want to keep eating even when your stomach is full - and what your brain may really be looking forEven when your body has had enough, your brain can still crave food. This intriguing phenomenon highlights how pleasurable food can seem ap...08 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
- Market cuts odds of Fed hike after jobs data, but economists still see case for tighteningThe weak job report for July has tempered expectations surrounding a Federal Reserve rate increase. Consequently, futures markets now indic...07 Aug, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
- FCRA amendment is India's internal matter, says MEA, hits back at US lawmaker's church takeover claimIndia's Ministry of External Affairs stated proposed FCRA amendments are an internal legislative matter. US Congressman Riley Moore critici...07 Aug, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
- The story of Kazakhstan's lost Turan tigers: Hunted to extinction, now making a comeback after 70 yearsTigers are returning to Kazakhstan's wilderness after a 70-year absence. An adult female Amur tiger named Umit was released into the Ile-Ba...06 Aug, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
- US Congressman Riley Moore voices concern on FCRA amendments; could hit bilateral tiesUS lawmaker Riley Moore voiced concerns regarding India's proposed FCRA amendments. These changes could allow government takeovers of relig...05 Aug, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
- What was so special about Wrangel and St. Paul islands, where Woolly Mammoths survived until their extinction? Scientists revealed the answer two decades agoFor years, scientists believed the last woolly mammoths disappeared because inbreeding and genetic decline made survival impossible. A land...04 Aug, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
- In 1862, a single gold discovery turned this remote valley into Montana's first capital; today, more than 50 buildings still stand frozen in timeMontana's first territorial capital, Bannack, was established in 1862 after gold discovery. This frontier town quickly grew and then declin...02 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
- The surprising metrics of Goa's tourism boom led by traffic, villas and paneerAs flights and hotel occupancy fail to capture the number of tourists flocking to Goa, here are some unusual indicators that also mark the ...02 Aug, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
- The Danube has fallen to one of its lowest levels in decades, exposing possible mammoth remains and a coal ship that sank in 1937As Europe's Danube River hits alarming low levels, it unveils treasures from the past such as ancient mammoth bones and historical wrecks, ...01 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- US Stock Market: Warsh faces early Fed dissent as three policymakers push for rate hikeNew Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh faces significant early policy disagreements. Three members opposed the central bank's decision to ke...30 Jul, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
- In the 1970s, Roxanne Quimby raised twins in a Maine cabin without electricity or running water; after building Burt’s Bees, her family donated 87,500 acres and $20 millionAn artist named Roxanne Quimby moved to Maine and lived simply in the woods. She co-founded Burt's Bees, which became a successful natural ...29 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
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