A volcano that grows taller in the rain? Mount Fuji has been hiding a geological secretScientists discovered Mount Fuji's ground uplift during storms was caused by rain, not magma. Years of GPS data revealed a direct correlati...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Quote of the day by Plutarch: 'Grief is like physical pain which must be allowed to subside on its own before medical treatment'; Greek philosopher and orator on natural process of healing and acceptanceAncient philosopher Plutarch offered a timeless perspective on grief, comparing it to physical pain that needs time to subside before treat...
28 May, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Buried for centuries, revealed in days: A Roman tomb surfaces after rainA Roman mausoleum, a circular tomb from the first century AD, was unearthed in Apollosa, Italy. Heavy flooding revealed its limestone block...
22 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
US stocks today: Chip stocks lift Nasdaq, S&P to record closing highs; hot inflation kills rate-cut hopesUS stocks advanced with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record closing highs as AI-linked tech and chip stocks powered gains despite hotter ...
14 May, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
Scientists say Earth’s crust is sinking beneath central Turkey in a strange circular pattern, and they believe they finally know whyScientists have discovered a 'bullseye' of rapid sinking in Turkey's Konya Basin. This unusual land subsidence is linked to deep tectonic a...
12 May, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Mexico city’s century-old sinking problem is accelerating under modern strainMexico City is sinking at an alarming rate, with some areas dropping nearly half an inch monthly, revealed by NASA's NISAR satellite. This ...
08 May, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Falkland Islands: Trump has ignited another geopolitical disputeA leaked Pentagon email has triggered fresh tensions over Falkland Islands, straining ties between the US and UK while giving Argentina new...
02 May, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
Afghan officials say Pakistani strikes killed 7, wounded 85 in first attacks since peace talksMortars and missiles from Pakistan struck a university and homes in Afghanistan's Kunar Province, killing seven and wounding 85. Pakistan d...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Trump extends Jones Act waiver by 90 days to ease fuel supply and curb energy costsTo combat escalating energy expenses in the face of international turmoil, President Trump has put forth a 90-day extension of a critical s...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
West Bengal polls: Coal economy, identity politics shape contest in Asansol DakshinAsansol Dakshin gears up for a crucial 2026 West Bengal assembly election. Key issues include the declining coal economy, illegal mining, a...
01 Apr, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Central Bank of India gets Rs 296-cr demand notice from Income Tax DeptCentral Bank of India has received a Rs 296.08 crore demand notice from the Income Tax Department for a tax shortfall in FY25. The bank is ...
31 Mar, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Air raid sirens activated across Kuwait, Bahrain and Israel amid reported missile threatsAir raid sirens were triggered across parts of West Asia, including Kuwait, Bahrain and Israel, amid reported missile and drone threats lin...
29 Mar, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
New Maps Show Why Some Land Slowly Sinks Over TimeThe ground beneath us is sinking, a phenomenon called land subsidence, revealed by advanced satellite mapping. This slow, often invisible m...
10 Feb, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Parts of Joshimath may have sunk over 2ft: Ground surveyParts of Joshimath may have sunk by nearly 2.2 feet (70cm), sources told TOI on Saturday on the basis of ground investigation of affected a...
15 Jan, 2023, 12.14 PM IST
Silent disasters of UttarakhandThere have been several such 'silent disasters' in the state over the years - from Garbyang in Dharchula district, once a thriving Indo-Tib...
09 Jan, 2023, 11.58 PM IST
California is pumping so much groundwater that it's sinkingThat's a particular problem for infrastructure - faster subsidence increases the stress (and risk of damage) to bridges, roads, pipelines.
20 Aug, 2015, 12.47 PM IST