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Once one of Africa's largest lakes, Lake Chad has lost 90% of its water. Now countries are planning a $50 billion plan to save it?- Why upgrading to a Samsung Bespoke AI washer dryer is a smart choice for your home
- In 1969, a Texas businessman asked a realtor to find him the worst ranch available; decades later, the lifeless land had become a 5,500-acre preserve with flowing springs and 220 bird species
- Don't throw old used glass jars. How to create a herb garden and 7 other clever ways to reuse themOld glass jars can be reused in several practical ways instead of being thrown away. They can help organise pantry staples, store homemade ...21 Jul, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- Great Lakes Institute of Management Gurgaon appoints Raj Krishnan Shankar as DirectorGreat Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon has appointed Raj Krishnan Shankar as its new director. Shankar will lead the institute's next...21 Jul, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
- How climate change is making wildfires more frequentClimate change and wildfires explained: Global temperatures are projected to remain at record highs, increasing extreme weather events. Ris...21 Jul, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
- Painters are wrapping doorknobs in aluminium foil to make painting doors almost foolproofPreserve paint brushes by freezing them in plastic wrap overnight. Use aluminum foil or plastic wrap to line paint trays for easy cleanup. ...21 Jul, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- As Lake Chad shrank to a tenth of its size, engineers revived Transaqua: A plan to pipe water 2,400 km from the Congo River to refill it, moving a whole river across a continentLake Chad's water levels have significantly decreased, impacting over thirty million people. Engineers propose Transaqua, a massive canal t...20 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- In the 1870s, a French army officer proposed flooding the Sahara to create a man-made inland sea, convinced that a new ocean would green the desert and remake Africa's climateA French captain proposed flooding the Sahara with seawater in the 1870s. This ambitious plan aimed to create a new sea and fertile lands. ...20 Jul, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- UK government, Jeff Bezos back CuspAI's $450 million round as startup seeks to discover new materialsBritish startup CuspAI secured four hundred fifty million dollars from investors. This funding will advance its mission to discover new mat...20 Jul, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- Why are wildfires becoming more frequent across North America? Causes explainedNorth America wildfires explained: North America faces an intense fire season with millions of acres already burned. Climate change drives ...20 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- Alcon to step up India investments; focus on innovation, training, says Senior Vice Prez Rajkumar NarayananAlcon is significantly increasing its investments in India's eye care market. The company sees India as a crucial emerging growth market fo...20 Jul, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
- UN to list more sites as 'in danger' from conflict or climate changeUNESCO members will vote on adding endangered world heritage sites next week. Biblical sites and Lebanese castles face threats from conflic...18 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
- Poring over pouring monsoon dataIndia's monsoon now brings intense downpours and dry spells, breaking traditional patterns. Extreme rain events have risen significantly, c...16 Jul, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
- This 5-second test could be the difference between a thriving plant and a dead oneThe finger test offers a reliable method for determining when houseplants need watering. This technique involves inserting a finger into th...16 Jul, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
- The $5 tool that removes years of dust from lampshades without washing themA simple five-dollar dry-cleaning sponge effectively removes dust from lampshades without water. This tool, also known as a soot sponge, is...16 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- She thought turning clothes inside out before drying was a superstitious habit. The real reason surprised herA social media user, Primzy, shared that she spent years believing turning clothes inside out before drying them was a pointless family tra...16 Jul, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
- Greek islands battle drought as travellers arrive for peak tourist seasonSeven Greek islands declared drought emergencies this year amid climate change impacts. Astypalaia relies on bottled water as its sole rese...16 Jul, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
- Where are the Canadian wildfires currently? Check affected Canada and US cities, smoke forecast and latest updatesOver 830 wildfires burn across Canada, with many classified as out of control. Thick smoke blankets parts of Canada and the United States, ...16 Jul, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
- Intel turns to next-generation ASML tool to help make its laptop chipsFollowing experiments that began in 2024, Intel has begun to use ASML's next-generation high numerical aperture (High NA) extreme ultravi...15 Jul, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
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