In 1944, the US Coast Guard released 29 reindeer on an Alaskan island as a food supply; 19 years later, scientists found them to be 6000, and next winter, only 42 were aliveIn 1944, 29 reindeer were introduced to Alaska's St. Matthew Island as a food source. Their population exploded to 6,000 by 1963, decimatin...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
A Rs 20 lakh crore plan could shake up the Delhi-NCR property marketDelhi-NCR's property market faces affordability challenges, prompting the ambitious NCR Regional Plan 2041. This plan aims to reshape the r...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
In major organisational rejig, BJP announces new office bearers in UPAhead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the BJP has revamped its state unit, appointing new office bearers and replacing all si...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Delhi NCR's 'Ring of Opportunity' could open up a new era of affordable homesFour new greenfield cities along Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) corridors are set to boost real estate affordability in Delhi and its sur...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
NCR plans four new cities along RRTS corridors to ease housing costsThe National Capital Region Planning Board’s Regional Plan 2041 proposes four new greenfield cities along Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) ...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
This 76-year-old former police officer from Tamil Nadu has been feeding monkeys from her pension for over a decadeA 76-year-old retired police officer from Madurai, Malathi, is winning hearts online for her decade-long dedication to feeding hundreds of ...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
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...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Arunachal rights panel seeks flood-control measures in Chakma-Hajong areasArunachal Pradesh Human Rights Commission urges immediate infrastructure upgrades and flood control in Chakma-Hajong settlements. Poor road...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Mind Over Money | Tracking a tiger or a multibagger? Discipline wins both, says Arunasset’s Arun PatelIn this edition of Mind Over Money, he shares how lessons from the wild have shaped his investment philosophy and why the best opportunitie...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Osmanabad MP Nimbalkar crosses over to Shinde-led Shiv Sena in another UBT setbackAnother blow hits Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena as Osmanabad MP Omprakash Raje Nimbalkar switches allegiance to Eknath Shinde's faction. Thi...
21 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
"4-year-old organisation's birthday celebrated like it's 60-year-old": Sanjay Raut's "test tube baby" jibe at Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena"I wanted to send some DNA samples to biology professors for study. I mean, the group that was formed four years ago. The one you are refer...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
ET Graphics: Fifa kills sleep in over half of the worldIf staying up through the night to watch the FIFA World Cup has left you sleep-deprived, you're far from alone. Around 56% of the world's p...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Asia warming up faster; India faces melting glaciersAsia faced extreme weather in 2025. Dangerous heat, heavy rains, and floods affected millions. Droughts also hit the continent. Glaciers in...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'May God keep you away from the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger, and the revenge of...' Life lessons on consequences, diplomacy, conflict, threats, oppression, disrespect and why one should never underestimate the underdogQuote of the Day by Alexander the Great highlights the importance of understanding consequences, respecting people, avoiding conflict, and ...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.34 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh weather update: Monsoon delay to keep Lucknow, Noida and Amethi sweltering; IMD says no relief for 4-5 daysWeather in UP, Amethi: Uttar Pradesh faces a prolonged wait for monsoon relief as the IMD indicates unfavorable conditions for advancement....
17 Jun, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Delhi NCR’s next growth story: Four new cities planned as population expected to doubleFour new "Namo Cities" will be developed across the NCR with Rs 5,000 crore in central assistance over five years. The existing NCR boundar...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST