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In 2006, engineers reused 250,000 cubic yards of dredged sand to restore Elders Point East in Jamaica Bay. 10 years later, the approach had restored 40 acres of wetlands and helped reverse marsh-island erosion- Quote of the Day by Mahatma Gandhi: “When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of... in the end, they always fall” — Life lesson on nonviolent resistance, political justice, personal resilience, and historical truth, and why human endurance depends on evaluating temporary oppression against long-term moral law
- Proverb of the day from New England: 'If you don't like the weather, wait a minute' - An inspiring lesson on how patience can help you sail through life's unpredictable storms
- Monsoon no longer an off-season for Goa as tourist footfall risesGoa welcomed over 61 lakh visitors from January to July this year. July alone showed a notable year-on-year increase in tourist arrivals. T...17 Aug, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Sofía Vergara: "Never take 'no' personally. Sometimes people tell you 'no' for a..." — Inspiring life lessons on resilience, confidence, courage, perseverance, self-belief and emotional strength, and why rejection should never stop you from moving forward by the Colombian-American actress known for her remarkable rise to fameQuote of the day by Sofía Vergara: Sofía Vergara’s quote, “Never take ‘no’ personally. Sometimes people tell you ‘no’ for a reason that has...13 Aug, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by William Butler Yeats: “Life is a journey up a spiral staircase; as we grow older we cover the ground covered...” — Timeless lessons on aging, self-growth, resilience, wisdom, change, acceptance, and why repeating old paths can reveal how far we have truly come from the Nobel prize-winning Irish poetQuote of the Day by William Butler Yeats: W. B. Yeats famous quote, “life is a journey up a spiral staircase” offers a powerful lesson abou...13 Aug, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
- Marine heatwaves a growing threat to physical, mental health of humans: ResearchersMarine heatwaves are having a growing impact on human health in multiple ways. These extreme temperatures can exacerbate storms and raise c...13 Aug, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
- BRICS nations need stronger frameworks to mobilise private capital at scale: Nirmala SitharamanNirmala Sitharaman urged BRICS nations to foster stability for attracting private capital. Multilateral development banks can de-risk inves...12 Aug, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
- In 1975 Hollywood blockbuster movie Jaws sharks sent chills down audience spine, now U.S. scientists bet big on giant sea-ocean animal for accurate hurricane predictionsHurricane warning alert: If the project succeeds, the data collected by sharks could help improve forecasts of how strong hurricanes will b...09 Aug, 2026, 03.45 AM IST
- Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker leaks oil off Oman coast, NGOs raise alarmAn Omani nature reserve faces an environmental catastrophe from an oil leak. A Russian shadow fleet tanker is reportedly leaking oil across...06 Aug, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
- Meet South Florida teenager Theo Quenee who turned his rooftop into a mangrove nursery after Hurricane IrmaHurricane Irma's devastation prompted Theo Quenee to rescue hundreds of mangrove seedlings. He transformed his home's roof into a nursery, ...05 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- This island nation in the Pacific is selling passports for $90,000 — here's what buyers getNauru, a Pacific island nation threatened by rising sea levels, is offering citizenship through a $90,000 investment programme to raise fun...05 Aug, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
- Data centres draw 40% of institutional capital in the June quarterData centres are now the second-largest investment recipient, attracting substantial institutional capital. Rapid AI adoption and cloud exp...03 Aug, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- Mumbai records best-ever July property registrations, stamp duty collectionsMumbai's property market achieved its best-ever July performance with strong housing demand. The city recorded its highest-ever property re...31 Jul, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
- For over a decade, Louisiana groups have been planting cypress and tupelo trees to help buffer hurricanes; 30,000 are planned near Lake BorgneVolunteers are replanting thousands of trees near Lake Borgne, Louisiana. These efforts aim to rebuild a natural buffer against storm surge...31 Jul, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- On Edge: The Great Nicobar project faces a great engineering questionIndia plans a major infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island. This development aims to boost maritime trade and reduce foreign port r...30 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
- To guard Rotterdam from the sea, the Netherlands built two swinging steel arms, each 210 meters long, among the largest moving structures on Earth, closing against storm surgesThe Maeslant Barrier protects Rotterdam from North Sea surges. This massive structure exemplifies Dutch water management expertise and fore...29 Jul, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
- Japan coral protectors race to save reefs from heat 'bomb'Okinawa's coral reefs face severe damage from climate-driven marine heatwaves. Scientists are employing "heatwave simulators" to study cora...29 Jul, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
- In 2013, the Army Corps fortified Lake Borgne with the $1.1 billion 'Great Wall of Louisiana,' the biggest design-build in its history, to shield New Orleans from another KatrinaIn the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the weaknesses in infrastructure were starkly highlighted, leading to the creation of the IHNC–Lake ...23 Jul, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
- Container traffic to drive growth at Indian ports up to 9% CAGR through FY28: Motilal OswalContainer traffic is expected to drive Indian port growth through FY28. Coal traffic will likely decline due to domestic production and ren...17 Jul, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
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