India, US to hold ministerial-level talks on bilateral trade pact this weekIn a significant development, India and the US are set to conclude the first phase of their trade agreement this week. Commerce Minister Pi...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shockA potential super El Niño is expected to disrupt global weather patterns and threaten agricultural output in the coming months, but large e...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Indigenous people's way of life holds key to peace in a war-torn world: President MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu stated that indigenous people's connection with nature offers peace. Their traditions of worshipping earth and tre...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Bengaluru man's magic! In just 24 hours, he revives a forgotten pond; Now it holds twice the water and attracts Kingfishers, Herons & moreA dried-up Bengaluru pond, Bikkanahalli Kunte, has been revived in just 24 hours by environmentalist Gurunandan Rao and volunteers. After m...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Assam mother nursed a wild civet cub like her third child. 17 years later, when her son opened NCERT book, he couldn't believe what he sawAn Assam family's act of kindness in rescuing and raising an orphaned civet cub, Bhakat, in 2009 has unexpectedly found its way into an NCE...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Vedanta listing: How billionaire Anil Agarwal's 'Fantastic 5' unlocked Rs 63,500 crore value with mega demergerVedanta’s long-awaited demerger culminated with the listing of four newly spun-off businesses, triggering a sharp market re-rating and unlo...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Somvati Amavasya 2026: Date, timings, significance, do's and don'ts to seek ancestors' blessingsIn 2026, Somvati Amavasya falls on June 15, a highly auspicious day for ancestor worship and devotion to Lord Shiva. Devotees will observe ...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Afforestation, dolphin revival show life returning to Ganga under Namami Gange: NMCGThe Namami Gange program has brought ecological revival to the Ganga river. Large-scale afforestation efforts have led to forest cover alon...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
India-US meet to resolve final 'commas and full stops' of bilateral trade pactIndia-US trade deal: New Delhi and Washington are resuming trade talks this week. Negotiators will work to finalize a bilateral trade agree...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
600 sq ft rainforest, 100 plant varieties, 17 bird species: Retired Bengaluru techie turns terrace into mini forest with homegrown cherries, dragon fruit, coffee and more, keeping temperatures cooler and the air cleanerIn Bengaluru, a retired engineer has cultivated a vibrant 600 sq ft rooftop rainforest, a testament to urban green restoration. This mini-f...
31 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Sanjeevani Booti? Scientists find a 'lost' blueberries in Himalayas after nearly 200 years; locals say it boosts...A Himalayan berry species, 'Vaccinium piliferum', thought lost for 188 years, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh. This endangered w...
28 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
JioStar losses weigh less on Disney as India JV performance improvesWalt Disney Company's stake in its India joint venture with Reliance Industries JioStar shows reduced losses. The March 2026 quarter saw a ...
25 May, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
PM Modi's gifts: Muga silk stole for Italy PM, Ladakhi stole for Sweden PM, Kesar mangoes for UAE prezPrime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique Indian gifts to world leaders during his recent five-nation tour. Items included Muga silk st...
21 May, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
PM Modi, Italy PM Meloni plant Black Mulberry sapling under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiativePrime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni planted a black mulberry plant in Rome. This initiative promotes env...
21 May, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Vat Savitri Vrat 2026 Date: Check tithi timings, puja rituals, significance and why married women observe this sacred fastMarried Hindu women will celebrate Vat Savitri Vrat on May 16, 2026. This significant festival involves fasting for husbands' long life and...
15 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Delhi turns golden as yellow flowers bloom across the city. Internet calls it ‘nature’s calendar’. It's the state flower of Kerala. Can you guess its name?Delhi's streets are currently adorned with the vibrant yellow blooms of the Amaltas tree, a spectacle that signals the approaching monsoon....
12 May, 2026, 09.43 AM IST