In 1922, forester Aldo Leopold proposed protecting roadless country in New Mexico; in 1924, the Gila became America’s first designated wilderness areaAmerica's Gila Wilderness marked its centennial as the world's first designated wilderness area. Aldo Leopold championed preserving this va...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Irish proverb of the day: "If a person wants to catch a trout he must do more than merely listen to the flood" — Inspiring life lessons on action, perseverance, patience, discipline, courage, and why success always belongs to those who move beyond waiting in timeless Irish wisdomIrish proverb of the day: The traditional Irish proverb, "If a person wants to catch a trout he must do more than merely listen to the floo...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Garrett Anderson death: How did Angels World Series hero die?Garret Anderson cause of death: Angels all-time hits leader remains atop the franchise all-time list in hits (2,368), total bases (3,743), ...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Most money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limboSince the passage of the Endangered Species Act, over 1,700 species in the US have been listed as threatened or endangered. However, there ...
30 Dec, 2023, 04.11 PM IST
Travel Diaries: The perfect way to spend 36 hours in Los AngelesIn this guide, we go west to east and loop back to the middle. While downtown has yet to return to its 2019 energy, there are notable happe...
19 Jun, 2023, 12.33 PM IST
Fish species Greenback Cutthroat Trout extinct for over 100 years reappears in Colorado. See detailsA species of fish, the Greenback Cutthroat Trout, that was thought to be extinct for more than a century, was found to have returned to Col...
29 Sep, 2022, 08.41 PM IST
Climate change disrupting natural cycles at drier Lake Tahoe23 Oct, 2021, 12.31 PM IST
Worries over racism, waterways inspire push to rename fish15 Jul, 2021, 01.41 PM IST
Let the hills come to you: Flavours of Himalayas are making its way into premium menus of BengaluruChefs are bringing down recipes from the remotest parts of Leh, Nepal and Tibet for the fine-dine tables.
23 Oct, 2018, 02.33 PM IST
Bond over a family picnic in the green landscapes of New ZealandA tourist can experience mountain vistas, expanse of sea and unique flora and fauna in New Zealand.
10 Nov, 2016, 05.17 AM IST
Five entrepreneurs redefining the boutique hotel landscapeHere are five entrepreneurs, who have shunned their well-paying corporate jobs to chase their boutique hotel dreams:
05 Jun, 2016, 06.57 AM IST
Ireland's Dingle peninsula offers a cocktail of seascapes, world heritage monuments & gastronomyDingle is also unadulterated Ireland — quaint, charming, individualistic. Its individualism manifests itself almost immediately to an outsi...
06 Sep, 2015, 04.51 AM IST
Whisky tastes best with a splash of waterThe inhabitants would have probably welcomed the whisky wash downstream with quaichs at the ready.
05 Mar, 2013, 05.00 AM IST
- The fabled land of Cymru or Wales
This delightful land unveils some of the most breathtaking natural, coastal wonders and unspoilt locales in the world.
20 Mar, 2008, 12.10 AM IST
- Aussie expats carve out township in NY
New York has long had its Chinatown, Little Italy, Spanish Harlem. More recently, it’s also had a Little Australia.
11 Feb, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Seaside treats
Cherbourg on the Normandy coast is an ideal haunt for foodlovers with its fine cafes and apple-centric eclectic cuisine.
18 Jan, 2007, 12.00 AM IST