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Just hours from Pune, Mumbai, hills turn purple and yellow only once in 8 years. The monsoon spectacle is backThe Sahyadri hills, straddling the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka, come alive with the stunning display of Karvi and Sonki flowers. T...
Global warming: From Nepal to Assam to Kerala, nature’s fury is colliding with unchecked developmentThe Himalayan region is facing increasingly frequent and unpredictable extreme weather, with glacier collapses, flash floods and landslides...
Why more Indians are taking up birdwatching: The hobby that can calm your mind and sharpen your brainBirdwatching is emerging as a popular hobby in India, attracting people of all ages and backgrounds. Beyond offering a way to reconnect wit...
Ganga Aarti on the Thames: India’s river ritual can transcend bordersA Ganga Aarti on London’s Thames is more than a diaspora celebration. The editorial argues that taking the ritual beyond Varanasi can showc...
Nag Panchami 2026: 7 Indian wildlife destinations to see snakes up closeIndia's reverence for snakes goes far beyond mythology. From Agumbe's king cobra research forests to Chennai's historic snake park, these s...
Fourth rail line approved through strategic 'Chicken's Neck' corridor: OfficialA fourth railway line has been approved for the strategically important Chicken's Neck corridor. This crucial link connects the Northeast w...
South Western Railway begins Vande Bharat safety trials in critical Western Ghat SectionSouth Western Railway began field trials of a Vande Bharat Express rake. The train is being tested on the challenging Sakleshpur-Subrahmany...
Tamil Nadu weather today (August 4): IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms in Chennai, Madurai and other regionsTamil Nadu rain today: Moderate rainfall is expected across several Tamil Nadu districts including Chennai on Tuesday. Thunderstorms with l...
Kerala’s rare Neelakurinji flower blooms only once every 12 years. A UNESCO site is one of the best places to see this blue spectacleNeelakurinji blooms just once every 12 years, transforming Kerala’s Western Ghats into a stunning blue-purple landscape. Munnar, Eravikulam...
Mumbai weather today: Rain returns after brief break, IMD issues red, orange and yellow alerts across MaharashtraMumbai weather today: Mumbai and nearby areas anticipate fresh rainfall starting Thursday, July 30. The India Meteorological Department iss...
Centre issues 7th draft to notify Western Ghats eco-sensitive zoneThe Centre has issued its seventh draft notification for the Western Ghats ecologically sensitive area. This proposal designates approximat...
7 beautiful places near Bengaluru to visit during monsoonBengaluru gets all the traffic and none of the scenery during monsoon. But drive two to five hours in almost any direction and everything c...
Pune school open tomorrow, July 23? IMD weather update and school closure statusPune schools will likely stay open as authorities monitor weather updates. Thane and Palghar are under an orange alert for heavy rainfall. ...
Pune Weather Today: IMD issues red alert across region; check most affected areas and nearby districts facing heavy rainfallPune faces a red alert from the IMD due to extremely heavy rainfall expected soon. Authorities warn of significant disruptions to daily lif...
Weather today, July 21: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Maharashtra, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Assam as active monsoon returnsWeather today, July 21: The India Meteorological Department forecasts a monsoon surge bringing heavy rains. Widespread rainfall is expected...
Weather tomorrow, July 21, 2026: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata... Is your city on IMD's rain alert list?Weather tomorrow, July 21, 2026: The India Meteorological Department forecasts an active monsoon phase for north, east, and northeast India...
Poring over pouring monsoon dataIndia's monsoon now brings intense downpours and dry spells, breaking traditional patterns. Extreme rain events have risen significantly, c...
Why Mumbai still floods despite upgraded infrastructure; and why even light rain disrupts the cityMumbai recorded exceptionally high rainfall, exceeding normal monsoon levels significantly. This extreme weather event surpassed annual ave...
Amid Mumbai rains Vande Bharat seen running on tracks flooded water, splashing motorist on flyover aboveMumbai's monsoon fury has disrupted transport, with a Vande Bharat Express video showcasing its steady progress through waterlogged tracks ...
Mumbai Rains Train Status Update Today LIVE: Central, Western Railway and Local Train cancellation, diversion latest newsMumbai Rain Local Train Status: Mumbai's rail network faced significant disruption Monday as landslides in the Bhor Ghat section halted Mum...