‘I was drowning in love for Shah Rukh Khan. I still…’: Actress admits she almost refused to play the Bollywood superstar’s sister in award-winning filmActress Sadiya Siddiqui confessed to being deeply in love with Shah Rukh Khan, even admitting to telling director Kundan Shah she wanted to...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Scientists found an 8-year-old Neanderthal child in a Belgian cave, and the molar DNA found is said to be the oldest human genetic code ever sequenced, turning one hillside into a rare window on our deep pastA young Neanderthal girl, the "Scladina child," unearthed in Belgium, has revolutionized our understanding of these ancient relatives. Her ...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Darjeeling tea industry seeks Centre's support amid deepening financial stressDarjeeling's famed tea industry is facing severe financial strain due to aging bushes, climate woes, and labor shortages, leading to a sign...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Missouri Crime News: 10-Year-old boy likely to be first ever in state to be charged with first-degree murder after shooting death of 7-month-old girlA shocking incident in Missouri has seen a 10-year-old boy charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 7-month-old baby gir...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
PM Modi visits tortoise enclosure, joins Seychelles president in tree plantation ceremonyDuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent trip to Seychelles, he enjoyed an unforgettable experience interacting with giant tortoises. T...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
PM Modi receives grand welcome from Indian diaspora on arrival in SeychellesPrime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome in Seychelles, with the Indian diaspora and President Patrick Herminie greeting him u...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
African Proverb of the Day: “When you show the moon to a child, it sees only… — Life lessons on perception, learning, guidance, understanding and why you should keep your eyes on the prizeAfrican Proverb of the Day: “When you show the moon to a child, it sees only your finger” highlights the importance of perspective, underst...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Once known for drought & rejecting girl child, this village is now green haven that celebrates every girl born. All because one father turned his daughter's death into revolutionA father's grief over the loss of his daughter sparked a remarkable movement in a village in Rajasthan. Today, Piplantri celebrates the bir...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Over 5,100 forest fires affected 11,580 hectares in Maharashtra in 2023-24: Minister NaikMaharashtra witnessed over 5,100 forest fires in 2023-24, impacting nearly 11,600 hectares. Gadchiroli alone reported over 7,000 incidents....
25 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Child marriage curb: Maharashtra considering a rule mandating birth dates on wedding cardsMaharashtra is exploring printing birth dates on wedding invitations to combat child marriages, aiming to reduce incidents to under 10% in ...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Mother starves 20 month old daughter to death, another child found malnourished inside house, faces serious chargesA mother faces child abuse charges after her 20-month-old daughter died from severe malnutrition. The toddler, weighing only 10 pounds, sho...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
GI tag puts Mandu's Khurasani Imli on the global mapMandu's unique Khurasani Imli, the fruit of the iconic Baobab tree, has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This recognition is se...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Unsaid tale of great girl dads & annoying husbandsA friend, dubbed 'Girl Dad Kabir,' excels at doting on his daughter, mastering her world with visible dedication. However, his wife experie...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Korean proverb of the day: 'Having no children is the ultimate, peaceful destiny; a house with many children is like a tree with too many branches...' An old saying about raising children offers a realistic look at parenthood and family responsibilitiesThe Korean proverb of the day reflects the realities of family life and parenthood. Using the image of a tree constantly moved by the wind,...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Pakistani gangs targeted vulnerable girls across UK towns & cities: Rape Gang InquiryA survivor-led inquiry has concluded its initial phase, exposing decades of systematic child sexual exploitation across the UK. Predominant...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
In 1960, Spain planted an invasive tree thinking it was a great idea, and now it's hammering local birdlife because the ecosystem can't keep upNew research from Spain reveals a stark difference in birdlife between native forests and eucalyptus plantations. While species numbers rem...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.03 PM IST