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
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay moves resolution in Assembly against Mekedatu dam; Congress, VCK extend supportThe Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is set to pass a unanimous resolution today against the Karnataka government's proposal to construct a ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Trump from 'hunted' to 'hunter': New book details Trump's push to test the limits of executive powerDonald Trump's second term is marked by unchecked power, according to a new book. He is actively considering successors like J.D. Vance and...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Bengal plans dolphin parks, Ganga Aarti on Hooghly under Namami Gange pushWest Bengal is set to establish two dolphin parks, including one in Contai. The state will also undertake extensive cleaning of the Hooghly...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Adani Group keen on Hooghly river tunnel, power, infra projects in Bengal: OfficialThe Adani Group is keen to invest in West Bengal's infrastructure. They are interested in projects like a tunnel under the Hooghly river to...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Ganga cleanliness no longer matter of opinion, data shows improvement: National mission bodyScientific data now proves the Ganga river is getting cleaner. Twelve years of the Namami Gange programme have led to measurable improvemen...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Are the world’s freshwater sources vanishing before our eyes? Satellite images reveal an appalling global water crisisAcross the globe, our precious rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are diminishing at an alarming rate. Cutting-edge satellite imagery underscore...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
US: Washington airport will halt operations for most of July 4thRonald Reagan Washington National Airport will shut down on July 4th from noon and for several hours on July 3rd due to U.S. anniversary ev...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
A massive crocodile lurked in Lucy’s world, and early human ancestors may have been its preyScientists have discovered a new ancient crocodile species named Crocodylus lucivenator. This massive reptile lived in East Africa between ...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Life Lesson of the Day by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: “Missing a train is only painful if you run after it. Likewise, not matching the idea of...” Powerful life lesson on success, freedom, and self-worth for young minds by the bestselling author of The Black Swan, Antifragile, and Skin in the GameLife Lesson of the Day by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: What if the biggest source of stress is not failure but chasing someone else’s definition ...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Fish are adapting to rivers shaped by dams and barriers, and that may be changing how man-made rivers function over timeFor decades, river restoration has focused on returning waterways to conditions that existed before dams, weirs and large-scale human inter...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
BenQ bets big on B2B segment, but its biggest opportunity may still be in home entertainmentBenQ is integrating on-device generative AI into Indian classrooms with its new RP05 interactive display, simplifying teaching tasks. Beyon...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: ‘The man who kept measuring the river never…’ The ancient warning that could change how you chase success foreverChinese Proverb of the Day: The Chinese proverb of the day offers a timeless lesson about courage and achievement: preparation has value, b...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Afforestation, dolphin revival show life returning to Ganga under Namami Gange: NMCGThe Namami Gange program has brought ecological revival to the Ganga river. Large-scale afforestation efforts have led to forest cover alon...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Territorial Army launches Yamuna clean-up drive, calls it an 'opportunity for change'Territorial Army personnel and Delhi government officials joined a major cleanliness drive along the Yamuna River. The initiative aims to r...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Katyusha: Why a World War II-era Russian love song is becoming TikTok’s latest obsessionA 1938 Soviet song, "Katyusha," originally a folk ballad about a woman waiting for her soldier, has resurfaced on TikTok. Repackaged with m...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
African proverb of the day: 'Let your love be like the misty rain, coming softly but...' - thought-provoking life lessons on love, building lasting relationships, romance, lasting affection and how you should treat your partnerAfrican proverb of the day: Genuine love, like misty rain, quietly transforms relationships through consistent acts of kindness, patience, ...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST