In 1965, a mountaineer climbed 6,000 feet and found a seabird's last two colonies; he spent the next 50 years keeping it from extinctionA New Zealand salesman made a notable discovery in 1965 by locating nesting sites for the Hutton's shearwater, a unique alpine seabird. Sad...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
In the early 1900s, Hawaiʻi imported a thorny European shrub to feed sheep and fence pastures; it now forms 6-foot walls that fuel fires and sprout againGorse, introduced to Hawai'i around 1900 for sheep fodder and fences, has become a persistent invasive problem. This spiny shrub thrives in...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Afghanistan’s gold rush leaves a trail of dust, damage and lost farmlandGold mining operations in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province are causing significant environmental degradation. Villagers report polluted ri...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
In the 19th century, a Portuguese winemaker built his goats a three-storey tower because he thought they deserved a mountainIn the 19th century, a visionary Portuguese grape grower constructed an innovative stone tower specifically for his goats. This ingenious d...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
In 1778, Captain James Cook’s crew released goats in Hawaii as a future food source; their descendants damaged native plants and worsened erosionCaptain Cook introduced goats to Hawaii in 1778, which then proliferated rapidly. These animals severely damaged native plants and altered ...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Ladakh takes steps to boost Pashmina business of ChangpasLadakh's Pashmina sector is set for a significant boost following Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena's approval of two key initiatives....
06 Jul, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Mishmi Takins: A mysterious Himalayan mammal spotted in Sikkim that looks like an antelope but is actually a rare goat-like creatureA rare video of Mishmi takins in Sikkim has gone viral. These unusual animals were spotted in Bakuchaang by tourism and forest staff. Mishm...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
10-hour drive from Bengaluru, national park is reopening this week where you can spot the endangered Nilgiri TahrEravikulam National Park reopens on April 1 after a two-month closure for Nilgiri tahr breeding. Visitors can explore the park's landscapes...
30 Mar, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Spanish Cabrales Blue Cheese sets new Guinness World Record with astounding $32,000 priceA Spanish Cabrales blue cheese has set a new Guinness World Record by selling for over $32,000 at a cheese festival. Weighing 2.17 kg, the ...
31 Aug, 2023, 08.54 PM IST
Sara Ali Khan embraces her spiritual side with sacred Amarnath yatra amid tight securityBollywood actress Sara Ali Khan has embarked on a pilgrimage to the Amarnath shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, one of India's most sacred Hindu ...
20 Jul, 2023, 06.33 PM IST
MyMoneyMantra founder once got lost in the Himalayas, followed a goat to safetyRaj Khosla enjoys solitude on holidays and cherishes his ‘me-time'.
12 Mar, 2020, 09.46 AM IST
Hang Line: Mountain Climber review: Unique, survival arcade game with smooth animationThe game runs smoothly even on a budget phone, powered by Helio P22 processor.
29 Jun, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
Spend the weekend amidst nature, plan a quick trip to Auli, Uttarakhand or Valparai in Tamil NaduET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here's where you can head to.
05 Nov, 2015, 07.58 AM IST
Artist David O’Reilly release video game from the film 'Her'Last week, O’Reilly announced that he’s taking his game-making skills outside of the movie realm and making a real, playable game that will...
20 Jun, 2014, 01.56 PM IST
- Extreme weather kills thousands of Ladakh’s pashmina goats
Last year’s unusually dry summer and this winter’s unprecedented snowfall, the worst in nearly 50 years, in Ladakh’s Changtang area has cla...
05 Mar, 2013, 10.07 PM IST
- Munnar to see record tourist turnout on ’kurinji’ bloom
Munnar, which is jostling with Kumarakom for the premier sub-brand position within the Kerala tourism brand.
15 Sep, 2006, 03.52 AM IST
- Nathula reopens in restricted fashion
The historic re-opening of the Nathula pass on Wednesday for border trade between India and China - signalling a thaw in bilateral relation...
06 Jul, 2006, 12.59 AM IST