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WHY IS ROANOKE CALLED THE LOST COLONY
In 1995, 31 grey wolves returned to Wyoming's Yellowstone Park; decades later, 9 beaver colonies are thriving as willow forests recover and erosion risks fall- NLMC Investor Meets announced for RINL land e-auction in Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Vijayawada
- Virginia family owned 560-acre land but a pipeline company wanted part of it. They refused to sell; what happened next ended in a $523,327 court battle
- In 1587, John White left 117 colonists at Roanoke and sailed to England. 3 years later, he returned and found over 100 settlers vanished, leaving behind the mysterious word CROATOANJohn White returned to Roanoke Island in 1590 after a three-year absence. He found the settlement abandoned, with no signs of struggle or h...17 Sep, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
- In 1992, scientists sent 230 hornets into space to see if they could build a nest without gravity; after 8 days, they returned without building oneDuring a 1992 space mission, the Endeavour shuttle became home to 230 hornets, prompting scientists to investigate how these insects build ...17 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- In 1795, Paul Revere helped bury a secret time capsule beneath Boston's State House; 219 years later, workers opened it to reveal coins, documents and a medalA 1795 time capsule buried beneath Boston's State House was recently opened. This capsule contained historical items from different periods...15 Sep, 2026, 02.44 AM IST
- In the 1980s, rare shells linked to Captain Cook were thrown into a university dumpster; 40 years later, the forgotten collection returned to England's heritage archivesRare shells linked to Captain James Cook nearly vanished in the 1980s. The collection was thrown into a university dumpster, apparently for...14 Sep, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
- Get rid of ants with white vinegar spray: How to use it correctly & what experts recommendA white vinegar spray can help disrupt the scent trails that ants use to navigate, making treated areas less attractive to them. This simpl...14 Sep, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
- Trai moves to keep legit AI calls off spam listTelecom regulator TRAI will soon introduce new rules for AI business calls. Businesses using automated systems must declare these calls to ...14 Sep, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
- Entire lab-grown diamond ecosystem must remain firmly in Indian hands: Amit Shah at Mumbai eventUnion Home Minister Amit Shah called upon the gems and jewellery industry to take charge of the lab-grown diamond landscape. Stressing the ...13 Sep, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
- "True knowledge is never held hostage by ideology": Union Minister Amit Shah in MumbaiUnion Home Minister Amit Shah urged using Asiatic Society's knowledge for national welfare. He stated true knowledge should remain free fro...13 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
- Meet Mikaila Ulmer, the young entrepreneur who turned her family lemonade recipe into a growing business while donating part of her profits to help save endangered beesMikaila Ulmer turned two childhood bee stings into an unexpected business idea. After learning how important bees are to pollination, the y...11 Sep, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
- In 1776, 'United States of America' was formally adopted by Congress, centuries later U.S. President Donald Trump reiterates renaming Strait of Hormuz, Lake Ontario, New MexicoIn the summer of 1776, the American Revolution was transforming a collection of British colonies into a nation with an uncertain future. On...10 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
- Chumbak OTT release date and platform: Where to watch Neena Gupta, Arjun Bijlani's family entertainer online? Full cast and premiere detailsChumbak, a new Hindi series, is now streaming on OTT from September 10, 2026. The show follows five families living closely together in Mum...10 Sep, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
- For 16 months, America wasn't called the United States — it was the 'United Colonies'. Some even wanted to call it the “United States of Alleghania”The United States was once known as the United Colonies during its revolution. Official documents began using 'United States' in September ...09 Sep, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
- Credit card lost, and someone used it; who will cover the lost money - you or the bank?What if a transaction takes place after you lose your card, and you don’t block it before that? Who has the liability then - you or the ban...09 Sep, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- In 1664, Dutch surrendered New Amsterdam to British, who renamed it New York, over 360 years later home to Wall Street plays the most important role as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary of America's declaration of independence from British ruleNew York's strategic location was one reason control of the settlement mattered so greatly. Its harbor offered exceptional opportunities fo...08 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
- In 1930, Texas built three bird-nesting islands; all vanished. One restored island is now home to over 2,500 nesting habitatThree Texas islands, once flourishing habitats for diverse bird species, have vanished due to natural erosion and subsidence. However, a si...06 Sep, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
- An old geopolitical distortion correctedThe United Nations has adopted the Equal Earth projection, correcting centuries of map distortion. This new projection restores proportiona...06 Sep, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
- In 2021, Berlin teams studied 166 naked mole-rats and found they recognised colony-specific vocal dialects; cross-fostered pups learned the dialect of their new colonyNaked mole-rats possess distinct vocal dialects learned from their colony members. Researchers found these animals respond more to their ow...02 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
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