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In 1974, a Vietnam veteran moved to Alaska for a new life. 14 years later, he became the last person in US history to get a homestead patent- Preity Zinta plants bananas in her backyard along with other fruits and vegetables. Actress shares 2 tips on how to grow bananas at home
- 18-year-old student working as a labourer finds nearly Rs 100 crore gold treasure while digging a sewer
- Farmer quit intensive wheat farming nearly 40 years ago in protest, then nature took over & turned his 377-acre land into wildlife havenNearly 40 years ago, an English farmer made the decision to stop intensive wheat farming, paving the way for the Strawberry Hill nature res...17 Aug, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
- In 1894, a Jewish immigrant moved to North Dakota hoping for a new life after marriage. 42 years later, her memoir became a rare surviving record of Jewish homesteader lifeA young immigrant arrived in America at a time when starting over meant leaving behind everything familiar and facing a very uncertain futu...16 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- This 19th-century Russian town 420 kilometers north of Moscow was submerged underwater by a massive Soviet reservoirAmid the reservoir development in the 1940s, the remote Russian city of Vesyegonsk grappled with significant flooding, with two-thirds of i...16 Aug, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
- In 1863, a Civil War survivor decided to build a new life in Nebraska with the woman he loved. Soon, he became the first homesteader in American history and started a family in the 160 acres he claimedDaniel Freeman made history in 1863 when he became the first person to file a claim under the Homestead Act, taking 160 acres of land in Ne...15 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- Ryanair co-founder’s 951-acre estate with 7-bed mansion, 268 horse stalls listed for $57.5 millionRyanair co-founder Tony Ryan's family is selling Castleton Farm for $57.5 million. This historic 951-acre estate in Kentucky dates back to ...15 Aug, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
- Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 29%It is good to set expectations from the market. It helps reduce volatility-related anxiety. For now, ignore what is happening to the Nifty ...14 Aug, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
- Bengaluru-based startup leans on cancer-sniffing dogs and AI for early detectionBilly, Jessie and Banu are part of a team of beagles, labradors, Dutch shepherds and other dog breeds being trained by startup Dognosis to ...14 Aug, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
- India’s cheap-urea model faces an expensive reckoningIndia faces rising fertilizer costs, prompting a review of its subsidy system. Global supply chain issues and war have doubled procurement ...14 Aug, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
- India’s restaurants must win back consumer trust amid hygiene crackdown: Fine-dine chain Impresario execIndian restaurants face regulatory crackdowns and calls for greater transparency. Regulators in Mumbai and Bengaluru have suspended license...14 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
- In 1929, a Tennessee farmer refuses to sell his 375-acre farm for Great Smoky Mountains National Park for $20 an acre. After years in court, he lost the farm but got more than double the amountDespite his refusal to sell, John W. Oliver's fight against the government's eminent domain claim for his cherished farm lasted years. Ulti...13 Aug, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
- Colombia earthquake response enters grim phase as hope for more survivors fadesRescue efforts in Colombia are shifting from search to recovery operations. Families await news of missing relatives after a powerful earth...13 Aug, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
- Actress Julia Roberts grows lettuce, tomatoes and kale at home: 5 gardening lessons every beginner can follow easilyJulia Roberts has spoken about growing vegetables at home, including lettuce, tomatoes, kale, carrots and beets, and eating what her family...13 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- Mithilesh Desai: Viral mystery man talking to PM Narendra Modi is India’s ‘Jackfruit King’ who uses blockchain to cultivate 80+ varietiesMithilesh Desai, a farmer and entrepreneur from Maharashtra, caught attention after a video showed him speaking with Prime Minister Narendr...12 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
- A ghost town disappeared beneath 60 feet of water after Hoover Dam was built; Lake Mead’s decline is bringing it back to lifeA submerged ghost town named St. Thomas is reappearing as Lake Mead's water levels drop. This former Mormon settlement was flooded after th...10 Aug, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
- Mumbai woman became a food delivery agent when her husband fell ill. 10 years later, after securing her children's future, she still has one dream left. ‘I will keep riding until…’After her husband's health issues, a Mumbai woman rose to become the family's main financial support, working 10 years as a food delivery a...07 Aug, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
- Jennifer Garner's garden trick saves water: How her home orchard uses recycled water to grow fruitsJennifer Garner uses a greywater recycling system to water her home garden and miniature orchard in California. As reported by People, she ...07 Aug, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
- Madhavan rarely goes to the market to buy veggies, explaining how his terrace garden fulfils 70% of his seasonal vegetable requirements: ‘The easiest ones to grow…’Dhurandhar star Madhavan almost never visits the supermarkets to buy vegetables. Reason? He has his own balcony garden which yields fresh s...05 Aug, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
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