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Don’t throw away old newspapers: 7 DIY ideas on how old paper can help clean windows, dry shoes, protect surfaces and more- Meet Janak Palta McGilligan: Padma Shri awardee who built a home with no electricity bill, solar cooking and organic farming
- In 1999, Woody Harrelson started building an 8.5-acre Maui sanctuary around sustainable living. 26 years later, the estate runs on solar power and grows all its own food
- From bank queues to QR codes: Flood-hit Nepal's digital shift in philanthropyNepal's digital payment systems now facilitate swift disaster relief donations. QR codes and mobile banking enable direct person-to-governm...06 Sep, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- The Venezuelan billionaire the US investigated for money laundering now has a Pentagon oil dealBillionaire Alejandro Betancourt, once investigated by US authorities over alleged money laundering linked to Venezuelan state oil firm PDV...06 Sep, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Hilary Swank: 'There’s no negatives. You just have to trust that what’s happening in your life is unfolding in exactly the right way.' Life lessons from motivational quote on challenges, setbacks, inner peace, patience, positive growth, personal journey, acceptance and purposeQuote of the day by Hilary Swank explains how challenges, setbacks and changes can become part of personal growth. The quote asks people to...05 Sep, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
- Nepal floods: DNA testing offers last hope to families searching for missing loved onesNepal faces a significant challenge identifying flood victims after devastating floods. Authorities are relying on DNA testing to identify ...05 Sep, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- Mix 1/4 cup vinegar and 1 tablespoon cornstarch into 1 quart of warm water; Arkansas Extension says the homemade glass cleaner can help prevent streaksA DIY cleaner for your windows can be crafted using vinegar and cornstarch, ensuring a clear, gleaming finish. This budget-friendly solutio...05 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- DeepSeek plans big Huawei AI chip order to power new data centreThe startup doesn’t currently plan to use the 950DT chips for training, one of the people said, even though Huawei designed and marketed th...05 Sep, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
- Cockroaches in your kitchen? These simple steps can help get rid of them and keep them from coming backCockroaches are more than just a nuisance; they can trigger asthma and are experts at hiding. Experts emphasize that eliminating them requi...04 Sep, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
- In 1827, a Romanian polymath, mathematician, physicist and engineer invented a device which helped fuel the rapid expansion of global literacy by getting the first Romanian patent issued in history: The world's first fountain penIn 1827, a Romanian polymath, mathematician, physicist and engineer invented a device which helped fuel the rapid expansion of global liter...04 Sep, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
- 16-year-old Colorado boy collecting junk got the idea to start his own business after seeing his boss carrying a cash stack, now his company makes $15,000 on a monthCarter Grandbois was 16 and working for another junk-removal company in Colorado when he noticed his boss carrying a large amount of cash. ...04 Sep, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
- In 1935, 175 rhesus monkeys escaped from a Long Island 'Jungle Camp'; they stopped a train, caused a power outage and raided fruit stands. Locals put out whiskey to catch them for cash bountiesIn 1935, an extraordinary incident unfolded as approximately 175 rhesus monkeys broke free from Frank Buck's Jungle Camp, wreaking havoc al...03 Sep, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- In 1906, gold created Skidoo in Death Valley and drew 700 residents; after producing about $1.5 million, the mining town was finally abandoned in 1942In 1906, an accidental gold find near Death Valley led to the establishment of Skidoo. Miners Harry Ramsey and One-Eye Thompson stumbled up...03 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- When roads end, drones carry dead home in flood-hit NepalDrones are now carrying the dead home from inaccessible flood-ravaged areas in Nepal. These unmanned aerial vehicles are also delivering vi...02 Sep, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
- What to do with empty cardboard boxes? Try these 4 creative DIY reuse ideas for stylish and practical home storageCardboard delivery boxes can be a clever addition to any Indian household. With a few modifications, robust boxes can easily turn into maga...02 Sep, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
- Mass burials in Nepal as death toll from flash floods exceeds 1,000Rescue teams continued searching debris-strewn areas along the Nepal-China border for thousands missing after catastrophic Himalayan floods...02 Sep, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
- Pet dog in Nepal refused to leave the spot where he used to live with his family even after flood washed away their home; it didn't abandon so bulldozers started to work around himA pet dog in Nepal has refused to leave the spot where he lived with his family after floodwaters washed away four homes in Trishuli Bazaar...01 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- In 1913, lead turned Picher from Oklahoma farmland into a town of about 14,000; more than a century later, the town has no permanent residents, and toxic chat piles remain in Ottawa CountyPicher, Oklahoma, experienced rapid growth as a mining hub following the discovery of lead and zinc in 1913. However, this prosperity came ...01 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- 'A second life': Nepal flood survivors recount terrifying escape, loss, devastationA catastrophic flash flood and landslides struck Nepal's Rasuwa district, causing widespread destruction. Survivors recounted harrowing esc...31 Aug, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
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