65,000 trees, 3 degrees cooler: How Karnataka man brought relief to over 1000 villagers from scorching summer temperatures. 1 sapling at a time, year after year.A village in North Karnataka was once a barren wasteland. Sadashiva Hydra inspired over 1000 residents to plant 1 lakh trees. Their relentl...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
600 sq ft rainforest, 100 plant varieties, 17 bird species: Retired Bengaluru techie turns terrace into mini forest with homegrown cherries, dragon fruit, coffee and more, keeping temperatures cooler and the air cleanerIn Bengaluru, a retired engineer has cultivated a vibrant 600 sq ft rooftop rainforest, a testament to urban green restoration. This mini-f...
31 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
‘Lots of pazham pori’: While in Kochi, Rashmika Mandanna enjoyed this tasty Kerala snack. Here’s an easy recipe to make it at homeRashmika Mandanna concluded her Kerala shooting schedule for the mystical period action-drama 'Mysa,' where she plays a tribal Gondi woman....
19 May, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
'Possibly most beautiful jungle': Award-winning wildlife photographer and investor Sridhar Sivaram reveals a hidden destination wildlife and nature lovers must visitDudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh offers a raw and wild jungle experience away from crowds. Award-winning photographer Sridhar Sivaram ...
17 May, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
One of South India’s most stunning trekking trails ends with a heart-shaped lake atop a hill — and clouds may join you on lucky daysWayanad in Kerala presents a captivating trekking experience to Chembra Peak. The journey leads to Hridaya Saras, a unique heart-shaped lak...
16 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Red sand, palm trees, wildlife: This Tamil Nadu desert is the perfect offbeat destination for curious travellersTamil Nadu, renowned for its temples and hills, harbors a surprising red sand desert called Theri Kaadu. Spanning 12,000 acres in Thoothuku...
09 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Farah Khan enjoys sun, hailstorm, mood changes on Mussoorie vacation. 5 offbeat summer activities for travellersFilmmaker Farah Khan is enjoying a refreshing vacation in Mussoorie, embracing the hill station's recent drop in temperature due to heavy r...
06 May, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Tea, noodles served in bamboo cups. An offbeat tourist destination is reducing plastic waste in a simple and sustainable wayKrem Chympe, a hidden gem in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills, captivates with its natural beauty. This destination is known for its spectacu...
22 Apr, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Roughly 60 kms from Chennai, this lake turns pink with flamingos in summer. April is the best time to see themPulicat Lake in Tamil Nadu transforms into a spectacular pink canvas each April as flamingos descend upon the country's second-largest brac...
12 Apr, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Roughly 300 kms from Pune, Hyderabad: 14 offbeat destinations for an extended Good Friday weekend, offering an unforgettable experienceWith Good Friday offering a long weekend, metro dwellers in Pune and Hyderabad can escape the city's hustle. Explore offbeat destinations w...
01 Apr, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
A 90-Million-Year-Old Forest Hidden Under Antarctica Is Rewriting What We Thought We Knew About EarthScientists have unearthed a remarkably preserved fossilized forest in Antarctica, dating back nearly 90 million years. This discovery revea...
30 Mar, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
James Cameron promised acting wouldn't be overshadowed by technology in 'Avatar', says Sam Worthington'Avatar: The Way of Water' will see Worthington, Saldana, Weaver and Lang reprise their roles.
19 Sep, 2022, 05.23 PM IST
Telangana to use drones to drop seeds for afforestationFifty lakh trees will be planted in about 12,000 hectares of land in forests across the state under the project, an official release said o...
31 Aug, 2021, 12.19 AM IST
From Gir Forest to Kaziranga National park, forest trails in IndiaGir Forests in Gujarat, known as home of the Asiatic lions. There are many resorts that dot the region & offer Gir guided tours daily.
01 Dec, 2016, 05.17 AM IST
- Mining costs Keonjhar hills green cover
Twenty years ago Gandhamardhan hill was a lush green forest inhabited by wild animals and birds.Tribals used to collect fruits, nuts, firew...
22 Mar, 2013, 05.31 AM IST
- ‘Uttarakhand CM must look into illegal felling of trees’
Environment minister Jairam Ramesh, reacting to a TOI report, has asked the Uttarakhand chief minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal, to intervene and ...
29 Dec, 2010, 02.13 AM IST
- J&K govt making extra efforts to protect wildlife
J& K govt is making efforts to strengthen the Wildlife Protection department of the state so as to effectively control wildlife crimes and ...
19 May, 2009, 01.06 PM IST