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She couldn't read Sanskrit, yet this Padma Shri awardee spent over two years weaving the entire Bhagavad Gita on a 284-foot-long cloth- ‘Harmony of the wild’: IAS officer marvels at elephant's chance encounter with deer herd. Just 240 km from Bengaluru, this lush tiger reserve promises an unforgettable wildlife escape
- African Proverb of the Day: "The porcupine never announces its quills before the leopard learns respect." — Why does quiet strength earn deeper respect than loud confidence? Inspiring life lessons on quiet strength, hidden power, humility, and earning respect
- The rise of India’s art collectives and how they are reshaping identity, access, and creative practiceAcross India, new art collectives are emerging, focusing on identity, heritage, and marginalized voices. Groups like The Confluence Collect...28 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
- This tiny Indian village receives 5 times more rain than Mumbai every year, yet its residents have mastered the art of survival with ancient tricks smarter than modern techIn Mawsynram, the world's wettest village, residents have mastered living with relentless rain. Their ingenious 'knup' rain shields, crafte...27 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
- A historic heat wave catches Europe's fashion industry unpreparedParis Fashion Week attendees battled sweltering heat, with ice packs becoming the hottest accessory. Historic venues, lacking adequate air ...26 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
- 5 house plants believed to protect homes, attract luck and promote well-beingAncient cultures revered specific plants for their protective, healing, and spiritual powers, believing they could attract prosperity and w...26 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
- ADB approves USD 42.2 mln loan to boost bamboo industry in northeast regionThe Asian Development Bank has approved a $42.2 million facility to boost India's northeastern bamboo industry. This initiative aims to enh...25 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- Life lesson of the day by Stephen Hawking: “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change” — Learn the inspiring and thought-provoking lessons from the man who defied devastating odds to reshape science, and discover why resilience, and adaptability matter more than talent in today's fast-changing worldStephen Hawking’s Life Lesson: “Intelligence Is the Ability to Adapt to Change” — This timeless wisdom offers a vital blueprint for navigat...23 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
- Rare wildlife, dense evergreen forests, rich biodiversity: 5 stunning rainforests in India that every nature-lover must visitCelebrating World Rainforest Day, India boasts incredible biodiversity across its lush rainforests. From Arunachal Pradesh's Namdapha to Ke...23 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Angela Duckworth: “I learned a lesson I’d never forget. The lesson was that...” — the powerful Grit lesson that shows why resilience, emotional control, and perseverance often matter more than talent when setbacks test a person's path to successQuote of the Day: Most people remember their failures far longer than their successes. But a powerful lesson from Grit suggests that what h...23 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
- Heavy rains lash Meghalaya; landslide severs connectivity to Laitlyngkot villageMeghalaya is experiencing heavy rainfall, with Mawsynram recording a staggering 530 mm in 24 hours. A major landslide has completely blocke...22 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
- Forget concrete, steel or wood. One state in India, has ‘living bridges’ which last for 500 yearsMeghalaya's Khasi community crafts extraordinary 'living bridges' from the roots of rubber fig trees, a testament to natural engineering. T...20 Jun, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
- 600,000 live plants, 1200 tree species, bamboo decor: Entrepreneur says Bengaluru airport 'feels like a different world’Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport Terminal 2 is winning global acclaim. It has been named one of the World's Most Beautiful Airp...19 Jun, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- No plastic or metal, only bamboo and palm leaves: Meghalaya’s 100-year-old umbrellas do not have a handle but can protect you from heavy rainsMeghalaya, India's wettest region, faces heavy monsoon rains. Locals have a unique solution: knups, hand-crafted rain shields made from bam...19 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- India learns to live with hotter summersIndia's summers are becoming unbearable. Extreme heatwaves are forcing families to change their lives. People are struggling to cope as tra...18 Jun, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
- Pema Khandu inaugurates Arunachal Pradesh Bamboo & Cane Technology Centre at Gungu near ItanagarArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated a new Bamboo and Cane Technology Centre. with an aim to transform the state's bamb...15 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
- Four Assam products get Geographical Indication tag: Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's rich heritage has received a significant boost. Four traditional products from the state have been awarded Geographical Indication ...15 Jun, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
- Jharkhand: Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, bamboo craft get GI tagJharkhand's traditional crafts have achieved a significant milestone for the artisans and weavers of Jharkhand. Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk,...14 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
- In 1972, archaeologists opened a Han tomb and found bamboo slips, and lost military classics stepped back into viewRecent excavations of ancient tombs in China have uncovered invaluable bamboo slips from Han-era burials, shedding light on early Chinese t...12 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
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