In Washington, scientists excluded elk from rainforest plots for 36 years; shrubs became 5 to 6 times more abundant, while 46 plant species disappearedA comprehensive study conducted over 36 years in Washington's Olympic Peninsula has unveiled striking insights into elk exclusion's impact ...
03 Nov, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
5 best places to retire in the US in 2027: Affordable homes, warm weather and quality of lifeMidland in Michigan ranks as the top retirement destination due to affordable housing and amenities. Homosassa Springs in Florida offers a ...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
India will become the world’s largest economy by end of the century, predicts top economist Jeffrey D SachsRenowned economist Jeffrey D Sachs said India could become the world’s largest economy by the end of the century, with a population twice t...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
In the 1890s, Montana’s Marysville gold camp grew to about 4,000 people; today, its population is officially 82, with local estimates closer to 90–100Marysville, Montana, once stood as a vibrant mining hub in the late 1800s, largely thanks to the rich yields from the Drumlummon Mine. At i...
01 Nov, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Elderly care industry eyes emerging companionship marketIn India, elderly companionship services face hurdles in building a dependable market, primarily due to the stigma linked to purchasing soc...
01 Nov, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In 1907, gold and silver turned Rawhide, Nevada, into a town of 7,000; by 1910, only 500 remained after stock fraud, a major fire, and a flood wrecked the boomIn 1906, Rawhide, Nevada saw a surge in population, swelling to 7,000 residents after gold was discovered. However, by 1910, it faced a ste...
31 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Bengaluru to become fastest-growing city as global companies home in on talent: Savills ExecGlobal corporations are increasingly considering diverse locations, particularly India, for talent acquisition and growth. Bengaluru is pro...
31 Oct, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Bengal coordinates with Assam to bring back tigress that strayed into Raimona National ParkManoj Oraon, West Bengal's Forest Minister, has revealed that the state is joining forces with Assam to recapture a tigress, which was init...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
India to conduct population census from January 25 to February 28, 2027; March 1 set as reference dateIndia's population census will be conducted from January 25 to February 28, 2027, with March 1 designated as the reference date. Self-enume...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
ET Wealth Expo | India is still in SIP accumulation phase; SWPs may gain relevance in 25 years: Vikas KhemaniIndia’s SIP growth story has a long runway, with household equity exposure still in single digits and a large number of investors in the we...
30 Oct, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
India records one of the fastest poverty declines in the world, poverty down from 27.1% to 2.6%: World BankIndia has seen a significant decline in poverty, with the rate dropping from 27.1 percent to 2.6 percent. Approximately 496 million people ...
30 Oct, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
‘Facing ‘gerontonomia’, the West’s young opt for political extremes’Tim Vlandas analyzes the influence of aging populations on electoral politics in advanced capitalist nations like Europe. Older voters disp...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Himalayan Pole: Not just North Pole & South Pole, Sikkim has an idea for third global pole named after yak; here's what it meansSikkim’s first Himalayan Yak Festival has renewed calls for yak conservation, with Yak Federation of India executive member Thupden Lachung...
29 Oct, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
In 1992, Louisiana had as few as 150 black bears left; 30 years later, habitat restoration and relocations helped rebuild the population to about 750 bearsIn the early 1990s, Louisiana black bears were on the brink of extinction due to habitat loss caused by human development. Thanks to dedica...
28 Oct, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Do not release provisional census data to press: RGI to states and UTsThe Registrar General of India has announced that Census 2027 data will not be made public, emphasizing the confidentiality guaranteed by t...
26 Oct, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Cities cannot be governed from state capitals, need empowered local governments: NITI Aayog's Rajiv GaubaRajiv Gauba emphasized the need for reforms in urban governance during the National Urban Conclave. He highlighted the importance of empowe...
25 Oct, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Sean Diddy Combs returns to general population in new Pennsylvania prison after solitary confinementSean 'Diddy' Combs has recently been relocated to FCI Allenwood in Pennsylvania following his stay at Fort Dix. After nearly a year at the ...
22 Oct, 2026, 02.34 AM IST