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Death toll in gold mine collapse in Central African Republic rises to more than 100- In the 1990s, a predatory flatworm was released in Samoa to control giant African snails; it later drove native island snails toward extinction
- In 1998, over 1,000 truckloads of orange peels were dumped in a barren Costa Rica pasture, 15 years later it turned into a dense forest
- African proverb of the day: ‘Do not throw away the old bucket until you know whether the new one holds water’ - A timeless life lesson on giving value to what you have before making a changeProverb of the day: According to the African proverb, it’s wise to thoroughly test new pursuits while maintaining the strength of existing ...19 Aug, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- Gold mine collapses in Central African Republic, killing at least 30 minersA gold mining site collapsed Tuesday in western Central African Republic. At least thirty miners died and others remain trapped underground...19 Aug, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
- Indian refiners face crude cost surge as Gulf premiums rise, Russian oil discounts vanishIndian refiners are facing a sharp rise in crude procurement costs as tightening physical supplies push Gulf and West African grades to hig...19 Aug, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
- Why Africa's richest king is betting big on gold 47 years after 'Gold River' victoryMorocco's King Mohammed VI is backing a $750 million expansion of Managem Group's gold mining operations across Africa. The company aims to...18 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
- African proverb of the day: ‘If you want to improve your memory, lend someone money’ - A timeless life lesson on why we only remember the things that matter to us the mostAfrican proverb of the day: Our minds recall details when personal value or emotional stakes are involved. Forgetfulness often stems from a...18 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- African proverb of the day: ‘A happy man marries the girl he loves. A happier man loves the girl he married’ - A timeless wisdom on how commitment is the foundation to everlasting romanceAfrican proverb of the day: Today's African proverb reminds us that enduring fulfillment emerges when our choices evolve into steadfast com...18 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
- In 4000 BCE, a lake Mega Chad larger than all five Great Lakes covered roughly 360,000 sq km of what is now the Sahara. 6,000 years later, only a tiny fraction, well under 1%, of that ancient lake remainsThousands of years ago, a vast lake covered an enormous area of what is now the southern Sahara. Known as Palaeolake Mega-Chad, the ancient...18 Aug, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
- In 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed a law that gave Americans a chance to claim 160 acres of free land. What happened next transformed the American West foreverIn 1862, President Abraham Lincoln enacted the Homestead Act, granting land to settlers eager to populate the West. This initiative allowed...17 Aug, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
- A dried lakebed in Africa's Chad sends 27.7 million tonnes of dust across 5,000 km of Atlantic Ocean each year, carrying phosphorus that helps sustain the Amazon rainforestThe Amazon rainforest has a surprising lifeline. Each year, about 27.7 million tonnes of Sahara dust travel nearly 5,000 kilometres from Ch...16 Aug, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
- Beauty and the brief: Your cheat sheet to modern skincare, from barrier repair to regenerative treatmentsIf PDRN looks like a typo and exosomes soundlike science fiction, Divya Verma gives you acheat sheet to the language of modern skincare16 Aug, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
- In 1955, Hawaiʻi released a predatory snail to control giant African snails; it climbed into native forests and helped wipe out rare tree snailsIn Hawaii, the introduction of the rosy wolfsnail was intended to combat a pest, but it drastically backfired. Instead of targeting its int...14 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- Gujarat's Deesa to get Asia's first desert-themed night safari & zooGujarat's Deesa will soon host Asia's first desert-themed drive-through night safari and zoological park. This expansive park will cover ap...12 Aug, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
- African proverb of the day: 'Even the best cooking pot will...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on talent, resources, action, planning, responsibility, hard work and successAfrican proverb of the day, “Even the best cooking pot will not produce food,” explains why talent, skills, education, money and resources ...12 Aug, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
- African proverb of the day: 'Money can’t talk, yet it can make...' - this inspiring South African saying teaches life lessons on money, influence, power, character and how wealth can change the way people see the truthAfrican proverb of the day: Wealth can shape perceptions, making falsehoods seem convincing to many. Money's influence can cause people to ...08 Aug, 2026, 03.32 AM IST
- In 2012, researchers found one of the Animal Kingdom's costliest parenting jobs belonged to snail dadsSnail dads: Male marine whelks, Solenosteira macrospira, undertake demanding parental roles by carrying eggs. These fathers protect hundred...04 Aug, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
- African Proverb of the Day: 'Wisdom is like a baobab tree; no one individual can...' - Life lessons on humility, learning, and the power of shared knowledgeAfrican proverbs offer profound life lessons for all generations. Wisdom is compared to a baobab tree, too large for one person. This prove...04 Aug, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
- Since 1969, Florida has battled the giant African land snail, smuggled in as exotic pets; the fist-sized invader eats 500 plant species and even the plaster off housesGiant African land snails, introduced as pets, caused a major Florida crisis. These hermaphroditic snails reproduce prolifically, laying hu...18 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
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