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Jadavpur's Tagore-linked emblem damaged in vandalism; case filed- Earlier this year, 1,124 wind-turbine blades were sitting in a Wyoming landfill. Now, a Missouri cement plant has given 7,000 more a second life, offering a different ending for retired renewable-energy equipment
- Fire crews battle massive blaze at iconic Cleveland church as historic structure collapses
- Psychology says people who change their voice when talking to different people are adapting more than their toneChanging your voice around different people may reveal something fascinating about human communication. The voice is not simply a biologica...21 Aug, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla buy 200-year-old Irish castle near Blackwater River; this 440-acre estate is so huge, it takes 5 minutes to walk from kitchen to the dining roomMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle, a 200-year-old Gothic estate in County Waterford, Irelan...21 Aug, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
- Delhi’s 1,459 heritage assets face ‘severe threat’, master plan calls for stronger conservationDelhi's Master Plan 2047 identifies 1,459 heritage assets facing significant threats. The plan emphasizes enhanced conservation and regular...21 Aug, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
- In 1964, Jane Sewall bought the abandoned Maine island she had dreamed of since childhood; 22 years later, she gave it away to keep it wild foreverJane Sewall's childhood dream came true when she purchased Witch Island near South Bristol, Maine. In a generous move, she donated it in tw...20 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In 1964, a mysterious 27-year-old woman bought abandoned 18-acre island off the coast of Maine & lived there alone; 22 years later, she donated it for a wildlife sanctuaryWitch Island off the coast of Maine has a fascinating history of private ownership and clairvoyance. Once known as Davis Island, it later b...20 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- A UK tenant farmer made environmental changes years ago. In 2024, she helped create England's largest temperate rainforest nature reserveIn a remarkable ecological achievement, Borrowdale, Cumbria, is now home to England's largest temperate rainforest reserve. This initiative...19 Aug, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- ITC Hotels evaluates Dubai, other overseas markets for luxury hotel expansionITC Hotels is evaluating multiple management contract opportunities in Dubai and other “proximal” international markets as it looks to expa...19 Aug, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- China recovers rocket stage on land for first time, after earlier recovery at seaAlthough this marks China's first successful recovery on land, it is the second time the country has recovered a rocket stage, following a ...19 Aug, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
- China's LandSpace lands rocket booster; joins SpaceX and Blue Origin with reusable techThe ability to return, recover and reuse a booster is crucial to reduce cost and make it easier to put satellites into orbit, turning space...19 Aug, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
- When the cloud gets thirsty: Should India make AI pay back its water debt?India's AI sector is poised to face a substantial challenge due to its increasing water demands for infrastructure, particularly as data ce...17 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- Have broken glass jars at home? Try these simple and creative ways to reuse them instead of throwing them awayBroken glass jars hold a treasure trove of creative potential. Consider transforming them into charming candle holders or stylish bathroom ...15 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
- Alaska Native genomes show selection signals potentially linked to life in the Arctic; researchers identified variants in pathways associated with high-latitude conditionsAlaskan Native genomes show adaptation signals potentially linked to cold environments. Researchers compared these signals with populations...15 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- In the 1500s, European settlers brought pigs to North America as travelling food; more than 6 million feral swine now occupy at least 35 statesEuropean pigs introduced centuries ago became invasive feral swine across North America. These adaptable animals now inhabit diverse enviro...14 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- In 1990, this Californian family turned down $ 4 million for 6,300 acre land. 20 years later, they bagged $ 12.7 million deal for that same piece of landA California family fought the government over ancestral ranch land. The Gherini family believed their island property was worth millions m...13 Aug, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
- How a 1,300-foot-high Italian hill town with roots in the 8th century BC was abandoned, then found a second life in James Bond’s 'Quantum of Solace'Craco, an ancient Italian town, faced abandonment due to geological instability and landslides. Economic hardship also pushed many resident...13 Aug, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
- Goa sees surge in monsoon travel searches as Indians embrace ‘micro-cations’Goa sees a surge in monsoon travel and short "micro-cation" trends. Domestic searches for these trips have increased significantly year-on-...12 Aug, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
- Can you reuse plastic water bottles? Know the risks of reusing themRefilling single-use plastic bottles with clean, undamaged water is generally safe. However, any scratches or grooves inside the bottle can...10 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
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