Malaysia's tallest rainforest trees keep pumping water to their highest branches even during drought, thanks to a hidden hydraulic adaptation, scientists foundA groundbreaking study challenges the long-held belief that taller trees are more vulnerable to drought. Researchers found that giant dipte...
04 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt beat Australia on penalties, march into Argentina showdownEgypt clinched a historic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Australia after a 1-1 draw, marking their first World Cup knockout stage win. M...
04 Jul, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
Since 1978, China has planted 66 billion trees to fight the desert; scientists just found they are outpacing natural forests by 66%China's massive tree-planting initiative, aimed at combating desertification, has yielded surprising results. New research indicates these ...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Swiss tactical masterclass sinks Algeria in World knockout clashSwitzerland secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Algeria, with early goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye propelling them into the World ...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Israel, in the mid-1900s, planted millions of pine trees, and ecologists later found that the Mediterranean shrubs that grew back underneath decided which birds would move inPine forests teeming with birdlife have a secret: it's not the trees, but the undergrowth. A study reveals that dense shrub layers dramatic...
02 Jul, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
No IIT, IIM, Rs 100-crore startup. Former techie reveals secret to building Rs 15 crore crore networth and retiring at 47: 'It's boring but....'Vivek Waman achieved financial freedom and retired at 47 with Rs 15 crore, a feat he attributes to disciplined saving and consistent, patie...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
While trees across Bengaluru fall during heavy monsoon storms, this engineer’s 600-sq-ft rooftop forest of 100+ fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants stands strongBengaluru's monsoon woes are being countered by a remarkable five-storey rooftop forest, cultivated by engineer Venkataraman. This 600-squa...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Invasion of the penalty snatchersMorocco's dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands marked another surprising World Cup upset. Meanwhile, Brazil, despite a sh...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
What’s beneath Switzerland? A massive scan just revealed the hidden landscapeSwitzerland’s new 10-meter resolution sunlight map (swissrad10) tracks solar energy across complex terrain. By measuring shifting shadows f...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Human-lion conflict: 30 lions captured from forests in Gujarat in one monthGujarat's forest department captured around 30 lions in June due to rising human-lion conflicts, including two fatal attacks. While most we...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Hindustan Copper pins Navratna ambitions on 50,000 TPA Jhagadia ProjectHindustan Copper's Jhagadia project in Gujarat, a 50,000-tonne secondary copper smelter, is poised to significantly boost the company's rev...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Popular TV actress lived in a PG with 4-5 girls, used dupattas as curtains. Then quit her childhood dream job as an air hostess. Today, she has a net worth of Rs 40 croreDipika Kakar's journey to fame wasn't easy. She once shared a PG with four to five girls, struggled financially and even used dupattas as c...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Who leads the net worth race in 2026? Inside the billion-dollar rivalryFootball titans Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have both entered the billionaire club, showcasing their immense global influence beyond...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Elon Musk net worth declines below $1 trillion: World’s first trillionaire loses elite status as SpaceX stocks slide and Tesla slump hit fortuneElon Musk net worth: Elon Musk's reign as the world's first trillionaire has been short-lived. A significant drop in SpaceX shares followin...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Finders Keepers: This World Cup has a new set of heroes who usually remain footnotes unless there are penalty kicksThe article celebrates the often-overlooked role of goalkeepers at the World Cup, drawing parallels with Mal Peet’s novel Keeper, where a y...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST