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...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
India's industrial moment: How AVEVA is turning data into the new competitive edgeIndian industries are investing heavily in digital transformation but face challenges in using their data. AVEVA's industrial intelligence ...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
India, Slovakia upgrade ties to comprehensive partnership; ink 11 pactsThe two leaders also agreed to work towards the "earliest" implementation of the India-European Union free trade agreement that is expected...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
India chair on AI to be set up in a Slovakian university: PM ModiIndia and Slovakia have elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the establishmen...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returnedA new study reveals the Black Death's devastating impact on Europe's plant life. The plague's population crash led to a sharp decline in pl...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Britain's army fenced off Salisbury Plain from industrial farming; 143 years on, plants came back fast, but the hidden soil microbes still haven't caught upLand restoration success is often measured above ground. However, a landmark study reveals that the invisible recovery of soil ecosystems t...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Where the past curls up everywhere: A Balkan journey through time and memoryExploring the Balkans is like stepping into a living museum, where the aroma of tobacco and traces of post-communism paint a vivid portrait...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
6 offbeat Himalayan treks that remain open in monsoons: Misty mountains, blooming meadows, hidden trails and moreAs the monsoon transforms landscapes across the Himalayas, several lesser-known trekking routes remain accessible and safe for adventure en...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
South Africa's Drakensberg grasslands still look the same, but farmers say droughts, heatwaves, and disease are quietly changing what the land can supportDrought and heatwaves are decimating sheep flocks in South Africa's Drakensberg mountains, threatening the livelihoods and cultural identit...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Snake dance in space? NASA astronaut captures mesmerising view across Earth from SpaceX spacecraftSnake dance in space: Astronaut Jessica Meir shared a stunning timelapse of the Southern Lights, or aurora australis, captured from a Space...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Indian-American arrested in California for allegedly defrauding bank of $100 millionAn Indian-American man, Mahender Makhijani, was arrested in California for allegedly defrauding a bank of nearly $100 million. He is accuse...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets 'Team Europe' delegation to boost trade, investment linkagesAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met the "Team Europe" EU delegation to boost trade and investment. The two-day visit focuses on se...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Aurora in Indian Today Time: Here's how, when and where to watch dancing light as solar storm hits Earth tonightAurora India Time: A powerful solar storm is heading towards Earth, bringing a rare chance to see the Northern Lights in northern India. Th...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
India beat Pakistan 5-3 in thrilling semi-final to enter U18 Men's Asia Cup finalIndia's U18 Men's Hockey Team secured a thrilling 5-3 victory over Pakistan in the U18 Men's Asia Cup semi-final. Trailing until the final ...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
India no longer weak, has become powerful: Defence Minister Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh states India's global standing has improved significantly under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He highlights ...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki to fuel India's ethanol shift with first flex-fuel car that's coming soonIndia's auto sector is set for a revolution with Maruti Suzuki launching the country's first mass-market flex-fuel passenger vehicle. This ...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST