California's coastal sand dunes are becoming history, and the first-ever map shows how 165 years of development and erosion have shrunk a natural shield against storms and rising seasCalifornia's iconic beaches are losing their natural sand dune protectors, with over half disappearing since the Gold Rush due to developme...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture throughShip traffic is slowly resuming in the Strait of Hormuz following an interim deal between Iran and the U.S., but lingering questions about ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Today in History: On This Day, June 20, Queen Victoria ascends, Morse patents telegraph, Jaws premieres and shipwreck revealedOn This Day in History, June 20 saw Queen Victoria ascend the British throne, Samuel Morse receive a telegraph patent, Jaws redefine Hollyw...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
World Cup 2026 day 2 in photos: Most eye-catching and gorgeous fans of the USA-Paraguay and Canada-Bosnia and Herzegovina matchesWorld Cup 2026 Day 2 photo gallery: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is off to an exciting start with thrilling matches and spectacular goals. Beyon...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
American hero of the day: 5-year-old boy pulled from pool without a pulse, off-duty firefighters step in to save his lifeThe American Hero of the Day are two off-duty firefighters who helped save the life of 5-year-old Tyler Nelson after he was found unrespons...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.05 AM IST
FIFA 2026: Iran to play World Cup warm-up behind closed doors, head to Mexico on SaturdayFIFA 2026: Iran's football team is set for its final World Cup warm-up match in Turkey. The squad will then depart for their tournament bas...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...
31 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Mexico city’s century-old sinking problem is accelerating under modern strainMexico City is sinking at an alarming rate, with some areas dropping nearly half an inch monthly, revealed by NASA's NISAR satellite. This ...
08 May, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Strait mess: Trump’s Iran war drifts into week 10 with no end in sightGlobal powers navigate a delicate situation as a ceasefire weakens and US war aims remain unclear. Both sides avoid direct confrontation, s...
06 May, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
BigEndian Semiconductors bags $6 million, will use funds to commercialise indigenous chipsBengaluru-based BigEndian Semiconductors has secured $6 million in funding to commercialise its first Vision AI system-on-chip. The startup...
06 May, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on TuesdayIndian markets ended higher driven by positive election trends, with gains in financials, pharma, and metals. Nifty held above key support ...
04 May, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Just 75 miles from downtown LA, this flower festival starting tomorrow awaits with a sea of bright-orange bloomsThe California Poppy Festival returns to Lancaster this April, celebrating the state flower with a vibrant display of golden poppies. This ...
16 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Déjà Vu? 10 nuclear scientists gone missing or dead in US under mysterious circumstances, nearly a decade after similar incidents in IndiaMysterious disappearances and deaths of at least 10 US scientists since 2023, many linked to national security labs, have sparked alarm. Re...
16 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
World container shipping rates keep rising amid port congestionInflation is easing globally except for soaring cargo costs on high seas, with spot rates for shipping containers to US and Europe tripling...
17 Jun, 2024, 09.32 AM IST
iSeed opens South East Asia fundiSeed India has struck about 12 investments to date while iSeed SEA has committed to about four investments so far.
12 Oct, 2020, 07.51 AM IST
Dugongs on brink of extinction, poaching continues in IndiaThe Union government's Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) on Wednesday declared that dugongs among t...
12 Jul, 2015, 02.57 AM IST
- Ice melt may allow ships to sail across Arctic by 2050
Global warming will make these frigid routes much more accessible than ever imagined by melting an unprecedented amount of sea ice during t...
06 Mar, 2013, 07.02 AM IST