500 plants, 100 birds, 25 butterfly species: At 23, Delhi boy turns home terrace into lush urban forest. How a childhood love for birdwatching sparked a mission to protect urban wildlifeAman Sharma, a 23-year-old Delhi resident, has transformed his 15,000 sq ft terrace into a thriving urban forest, a testament to his passio...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Unruly aircraft passenger bites fellow flyer, tries to fight everyone aboard American Airlines flightAn American Airlines flight to Philadelphia descended into chaos Sunday when a passenger allegedly bit another traveler and attempted to fi...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Air India to launch direct Guwahati flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi: Assam CM SarmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Air India will launch direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi starting ...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
From Monkey-faced orchid to bat flower: 7 bizarre plants that look exactly like animalsNature continues to astound with plants that uncannily mimic animals. From orchids resembling monkey faces and flying ducks to flowers that...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Air India Express opens bookings for Navi Mumbai-Abu Dhabi flightsAir India Express is launching direct flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport to Abu Dhabi starting July 15, marking a historic firs...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Two Vizag-bound IndiGo flights diverted to Hyderabad due to bad weatherTwo flights heading to Visakhapatnam were rerouted to Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport overnight due to severe weather. IndiG...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Summer Solstice 2026 June 21: Why it’s the longest day of the year, its significance, science behind it, and how it affects youSummer Solstice 2026: Today, 21 June 2026, marks the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Caused by Ear...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
What happens to a pigeon's eyes in flight is not what you would guess, and scientists have found itPigeon eyes during flight study: Contrary to popular belief, pigeons don't constantly scan the skies while flying. New research reveals the...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
In 1960, Spain planted an invasive tree thinking it was a great idea, and now it's hammering local birdlife because the ecosystem can't keep upNew research from Spain reveals a stark difference in birdlife between native forests and eucalyptus plantations. While species numbers rem...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Study finds urban male bowerbirds in Queensland use human-made objects in courtship displays far more often than rural birdsMale bowerbirds in Australia are now using human-made trash to build their elaborate courtship displays. Researchers found urban birds pref...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Not just jade or aloe vera: 7 exotic plants believed to bring luck, wealth and happinessDiscover exotic plants believed to usher in prosperity and positivity. From South Africa's vibrant Bird of Paradise to South America's luck...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
This weird trick helped physicists solve the bird flock mystery that defied Newton for yearsScientists have developed a new theory to explain how systems like bird flocks exhibit non-reciprocal interactions, seemingly challenging N...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Air India flight from Delhi hit by bird during landing at Raipur airportAn unexpected bird strike occurred as an Air India flight approached Raipur Airport, but the aircraft touched down safely. Airport official...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
French Proverb 'Little by little/step by step the bird creates its nest' offers valuable lesson on how to achieve success in life, stay relevant in a competitive worldFrench proverb "Petit à petit, l’oiseau fait son nid" offers timeless wisdom about perseverance, patience, and steady effort. Like a bird b...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Netanyahu and Trump on collision course as US, Iran agree to halt warIsrael's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a clash with U.S. President Donald Trump over a new interim deal with Iran. Israel feels t...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Delhi world's second-richest capital for avian diversity, hosts 471 bird speciesDelhi is the world's second-richest capital for bird diversity. A new Delhi Bird Atlas reveals 471 species. This comprehensive study, a cit...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Bengaluru-Mumbai IndiGo aircraft suffers bird-hit, flight delayedAn IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Mumbai experienced a bird strike on Friday. The aircraft was taxiing on the runway when the incident occ...
06 Jun, 2026, 09.43 AM IST