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Psychology says people who feel insecure about other people's success may not be jealous, they may be trapped in the comparison cycleWhy do some people feel uncomfortable when others achieve success? Psychology suggests social comparison, self-esteem, scarcity thinking an...
In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neitherAn invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's ...
Over 5,100 forest fires affected 11,580 hectares in Maharashtra in 2023-24: Minister NaikMaharashtra witnessed over 5,100 forest fires in 2023-24, impacting nearly 11,600 hectares. Gadchiroli alone reported over 7,000 incidents....
Operation Sheruwali enters 34th day in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, search operations continueA massive search and surveillance operation is underway, with security personnel maintaining a high level of alertness in the area. All par...
Best Russian proverb of the day: 'Work is not a wolf, it won’t run away to the forest' — a powerful reminder about work-life balance and workplace stressRussian proverb of the day: An old Russian proverb, "Work is not a wolf, it won't run away to the forest," offers a timeless perspective on...
AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava sentenced to seven years in assault, extortion case involving forest officialsA significant blow to the Aam Aadmi Party in Gujarat, Dediapada MLA Chaitar Vasava and eight others, including his wife, have been sentence...
Groundbreaking for Galathea Bay project in 2028: Union Minister Sarbananda SonowalIndia is moving forward with the Galathea Bay mega-project, with construction slated to begin in 2028. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal co...
Gujarat: AAP MLA Vasava, 8 others get 7 years in jail for assaulting forest officials, extortionAam Aadmi Party MLA Chaitar Vasava and eight others, including his wife, have been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Rajpipla court. ...
Rare wildlife, dense evergreen forests, rich biodiversity: 5 stunning rainforests in India that every nature-lover must visitCelebrating World Rainforest Day, India boasts incredible biodiversity across its lush rainforests. From Arunachal Pradesh's Namdapha to Ke...
Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: StudyDelhi's Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a vital green lung, retaining nearly three million litres of rainwater annually and significantly red...
House of the Dragon Season 3 premiere explained: New character, shocking deaths, the Antlered Man, and the mystery of the Isle of FacesHouse of the Dragon's latest episode unveiled the mysterious Isle of Faces, a sacred Westerosi site where the First Men and Children of the...
Pahalgam attack: NIA chargesheet indicates cross-border drone dropping, drop in human intelligence gatheringCross-border drones have successfully delivered arms and ammunition deep into Kashmir, including Baramulla district, undetected. An NIA cha...
Universities should blend Indian culture, tradition with modernity: President Droupadi MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu urged educational institutions to blend Indian culture and tradition with modernity for students. Speaking at Rani...
Bible Verse of the Day: “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” A timeless message of love, kindness and empathy from the GospelBible Verse of the Day: A timeless biblical teaching, the Golden Rule, urges us to treat others with the same fairness and kindness we desi...
Tribal girl watched her father heal the sick; that inherited wisdom made her the ‘Queen of Herbs’, helping over 300,000 patients battle deadly diseasesYanung Jamoh Lego, popularly known as the 'Adi Queen of Herbs', is a traditional healer from Arunachal Pradesh who has spent more than thre...
Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...
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...
Khecheopalri Lake: This crystal-clear waters body in Sikkim is considered as a wishing lake where footprint of the Goddess Tara or Lord Shiva existsNestled in West Sikkim, Khecheopalri Lake, known as the "Wishing Lake," is a sacred site for Buddhists and Hindus, believed to grant wishes...
Indigenous people's way of life holds key to peace in a war-torn world: President MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu stated that indigenous people's connection with nature offers peace. Their traditions of worshipping earth and tre...
From forests to fields: How India's earliest rebels fought colonial exploitation before 1857Across the annals of Indian history, we find vivid accounts of agrarian resistance standing firm against exploitation. From indigenous fore...