Going to Darjeeling on the Toy Train? This 146-year-old station has been recreated with a new attraction passengers won’t want to missThe Northeast Frontier Railway has recreated the 146-year-old Sukna railway station in West Bengal to preserve and promote the heritage of ...
04 Oct, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
After invasive rodents were cleared from Surprise Island in 2005, three monitored seabird populations grew two to tenfold in the years that followedFollowing the eradication of invasive rats in 2005, Surprise Island in New Caledonia witnessed remarkable growth in its seabird populations...
04 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Billionaire John Paul DeJoria made his 96-acre Texas property into a home for exotic animals. More than 120 once roamed the estateBillionaire John Paul DeJoria's sprawling Texas estate was once home to around 120 exotic animals, including gazelles, wildebeest and antel...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
In 2010, Playboy's Hugh Hefner donated $900,000 to save land behind the Hollywood Sign from luxury homes. 16 years on, 138 acres at Cahuenga Peak remain protected in Griffith ParkIn 2010, a major fundraising campaign sought to protect 138 acres at Cahuenga Peak, the land behind the iconic Hollywood Sign, from potenti...
02 Oct, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
In 1985, Harrison Ford bought an 800-acre ranch along Wyoming's Snake River. 41 years later, 389 acres remain protected by conservation easements as wildlife habitat nowHarrison Ford’s Wyoming ranch became much more than a private retreat after he purchased an 800-acre property along the Snake River in 1985...
02 Oct, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
At 27, Howard Lutnick helped make $300 million; decades later, he reports $250 million in income as Trump’s Commerce chiefUS Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reported at least $250 million in income and other proceeds in 2025, his first year in government. Dec...
02 Oct, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
In 1956, Houston postman Jeff McKissack began building with things he found on roadsides; 23 years later, those materials filled a strange 3,000-square-foot mazeJeff McKissack, a retired mail carrier, built the Orange Show in Houston over 23 years. He used various found materials to create a vibrant...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Minecraft Dungeons II is out now in the US and Canada: Release time, price, platforms, crossplay and what players getMinecraft Dungeons II launch: Minecraft Dungeons II has launched in the US and Canada, bringing a new action-RPG adventure with a larger co...
29 Sep, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
SpaceX's supersized Starship launches into orbit for the first time but flight ends earlySpaceX successfully launched its Starship spacecraft into orbit, marking a significant milestone for the company. The Starship delivered 26...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Why are water towers built so high? Every foot adds about 0.43 psi of pressure, letting US towns use gravity to push stored water through pipesWater towers are crucial for ensuring sufficient water pressure across community water systems. These structures harness gravity to deliver...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Is it golden egg or golgappa? Plates are the new canvas and chefs the new artistsIn India, the art of food plating has taken center stage, significantly elevating diners' experiences. Chefs are skillfully weaving storyte...
27 Sep, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
In 1871, Switzerland put a toothed rail between normal train tracks so carriages could climb steep Mount Rigi; 155 years later, the same system still worksSince 1871, the distinctive rack-and-pinion grip system on Switzerland's Rigi railway has revolutionized mountain travel. Created by engine...
26 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
How John Cena's $525,000 Florida home became a $4 million estate over 20 yearsJohn Cena purchased a Florida home in January 2005 for $525,000, which is now valued at nearly $4 million. Through various renovations, the...
25 Sep, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath lives in 7,000 sq ft apartment at Bengaluru’s Kingfisher Towers, featuring panoramic skyline views, floor-to-ceiling windows, a wooden-decked balcony, modern art, concierge services, private parking and advanced securityNikhil Kamath house tour: Nikhil Kamath lives in a large apartment located in Kingfisher Towers, a prestigious area of Bengaluru. The apart...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Virat Kohli's brother-in-law was once a professional cricketer, then joined merchant navy at 17. Who is Karnesh Ssharma?Anushka Sharma’s brother Karnesh Ssharma is the producer behind several critically acclaimed films and TV series, such as NH10, Bulbbul, Qa...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Asian Games 2026: Sakshi upstages Olympic-medallist, Jadumani also wins; duo enters Asiad last-16Sakshi Chaudhary stunned Paris Olympics bronze-medallist Aira Villegas with a dominant 5-0 win to enter the women’s 51kg pre-quarterfinals ...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Howdy, Hanuman! In Texas, Statue of Union meets politics of divisionA large Hanuman statue in Texas has sparked controversy among Christian conservatives. Local Hindu groups view the monument as a symbol of ...
21 Sep, 2026, 09.16 PM IST