In 1986, a drought lowered the Sea of Galilee, and two brothers saw old wood in the mud. It was no driftwood, and it changed Biblical historyIn 1986, a harsh drought caused the Sea of Galilee to recede, unveiling an incredibly well-preserved boat dating back to the first century ...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Putting the Bekaart before AI's racehorse: How widespread adoption of the tech can fill the nation with Kantian roachesArtificial intelligence adoption threatens widespread job losses, wihch could devalue human work and necessitate government income support....
30 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Dry Days Ahead: Monsoon likely to be below normalIndia anticipates below-average monsoon rains this year, with precipitation expected to be less than 90% of the long-period average. This f...
30 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Why stock market crashed today? Sensex sinks 1,100 points, Nifty below 23,550. 4 key factorsIndian stock markets experienced a sharp downturn Friday, with Sensex and Nifty falling significantly due to persistent foreign investor se...
29 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
In 1823, a chemist working with rubber and coal tar found cloth turning strangely dry: It wasn't just treated fabric, and it changed how rainy cities could dressIn 1823, Charles Macintosh revolutionized the world of outerwear by inventing a waterproof fabric. By cleverly bonding rubber with cloth, h...
25 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
CEOs are getting ruthless about worker performanceCorporate leaders are increasingly prioritizing results over employee comfort, with CEOs like Unilever's Fernando Fernandez demanding "volu...
20 May, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Why Frogs Suddenly Show Up After Rain and Where They Come FromFrogs emerge after rain due to a mix of factors. Temperature plays a key role in their activity. Rainfall supports breeding conditions and ...
05 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
What Happens When You Soak a Shower Head in Vinegar OvernightShower heads often get clogged with minerals, reducing water flow. A simple vinegar soak effectively removes these deposits. This method is...
05 May, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Rain effect: Delhi breathes cleanest air in 2 yearsThe city recorded 25.3 mm rainfall on Saturday, 74.3 mm on Sunday and 21.8 mm on Monday. The ongoing rainfall is the second prolonged spell...
11 Oct, 2022, 01.34 PM IST
1,500mm and counting: Delhi's annual rainfall this year highest since 1901According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the national capital gauged 1,534.3 mm of rainfall in 1933, the highest annual prec...
25 Oct, 2021, 10.03 PM IST
June records 'excess' rainfall, good precipitation expected in July: IMDThe LPA rainfall of the season over the country as a whole for the period 1961-2010 is 88 centimetres. Rainfall in the range of 90-96 per c...
01 Jul, 2020, 06.27 PM IST
Air quality dips to 'very poor' after eight daysThe Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 359, marking the return of 'very poor' air after eight da...
20 Dec, 2017, 10.44 PM IST
Monsoon rainfall up by 1 per cent so far: IMDAccording to IMD, the country as a whole received 218.2 mm of rainfall as compared to 215.3 mm, which is 1 per cent more than the normal pr...
06 Jul, 2016, 08.18 PM IST
Greater part of the country gets excess/normal rainfall: IMDA greater rpt greater part of the country has received excess/normal rainfall from June 1 to July 15, the India Meteorological Department s...
16 Jul, 2015, 10.45 PM IST
12 per cent rain deficit for India as Southwest monsoon winds up officiallyGood rainfall in the last 3 months kept the overall deficit at -9% in Central India while eastern and Northeast India recorded a deficit of...
30 Sep, 2014, 08.43 PM IST
- Rains in North may recede slowly
Monday’s moderate rainfall across North-West India will probably exacerbate the flood situation in North India.
15 Sep, 2010, 01.16 AM IST
- 'India does not want another flashpoint in neighbourhood'
Strongly disfavouring any US military action against Iran, India on Friday said it did not want "another flashpoint" in its neighbourhood a...
14 Sep, 2007, 11.50 AM IST