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Why do tigers rest for 16–20 hours a day? IITian-IFS officer shares fascinating explanation.Tigers need long rest periods for survival. IFS officer Himanshu Tyagi explains this is due to energy conservation. Tigers understand calor...09 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST- Why Pigeons Walk Through Crowds Instead of Flying AwayCity pigeons now walk among people instead of flying away. This change shows how animals adapt to urban life. Feral pigeons, Columba livia,...13 Apr, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
- Earth is getting ever brighter at night. Here's the reason whyEarth's nighttime illumination increased by 16% between 2014 and 2022, driven by urban expansion and energy access in developing regions. H...08 Apr, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
- Why Do Big Cats Sleep Up to 20 Hours Daily Instead of Hunting Constantly? The Surprising Energy Strategy ExplainedBig cats conserve energy through extensive rest, sleeping up to 20 hours daily. This strategic stillness allows for explosive bursts of ene...04 Apr, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- Trump administration to rejoin offshore drilling agencies separated after 2010 Gulf oil spillThe Trump administration is merging two agencies that were split after the 2010 Gulf oil spill. This move aims to boost efficiency and expe...04 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
- Cabinet approves two multi-tracking railway projects connecting West Bengal, JharkhandIn a significant step towards modernising eastern India's transport infrastructure, the government has unveiled two ambitious railway proje...10 Mar, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
- How Urban Life Is Forcing Birds to Evolve: Wing Shapes, Flight Skills, and Survival Secrets RevealedCity birds are changing fast. Their wings are getting shorter and rounder to navigate busy streets and buildings. Beaks are also adapting t...10 Mar, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
- Why Hundreds of Bald Eagles Flock to Frozen Mountains in WinterHundreds of Bald Eagles gather in Alaska, British Columbia, and the northwestern United States during winter. This behaviour is driven by f...11 Feb, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- Modi, Bhutan PM holds comprehensive dialogue amid China’s efforts to expand inroads in Himalayan StatePM Modi and PM Tobgay discussed cross border connectivity, energy, and business initiatives amid China's presence in Bhutan. MoUs on energy...15 Mar, 2024, 02.46 PM IST
- New role: Leonardo DiCaprio joins a climate-technology fund as an adviserDiCaprio will advise on global growth-stage technology investments at the fund.15 Mar, 2019, 09.36 AM IST
- Responsible travel: Take into account the impact of your activities on the environmentThe significant relevance of ecotourism cannot be underestimated and needs to be suitably highlighted.01 Jun, 2017, 05.19 AM IST
- India, US reaffirm their commitment to join Paris AgreementDuring the meeting, Obama and Modi reiterated their commitment to pursue low greenhouse gas emission development strategies in the pre-2020...07 Jun, 2016, 10.21 PM IST
- All green buildings will get special logo in 2015The environment ministry is working on a methodology by factoring in the existing norms to issue such logo, developed by inviting designs.01 Jan, 2015, 12.53 PM IST
- All green buildings will get special logo in 2015"The ministry is contemplating on crowd-sourcing the design after internal discussion and deliberations with all stakeholders," said an off...01 Jan, 2015, 06.32 AM IST
- Green anti-poaching unit at BandipurField staff patrolling the tiger sanctuary at Bandipur can look forward to better living conditions helping them to focus on their all impo...14 Nov, 2012, 09.54 PM IST
- Earth Hour: An hour of differenceWhen the world switches off for Earth Hour between 8 to 9 pm on March 29, India may remain illuminated. No Indian city has officially joine...29 Mar, 2008, 12.51 AM IST
- Tech titans campaign for energy-efficient PCsGoogle, Yahoo, MS, Intel and IBM are among more than two dozen firms behind Climate Savers Computing Initiative.13 Jun, 2007, 10.05 AM IST
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