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In California, researchers tracked desert tortoises in a protected area for 34 years; numbers fell from 589 to 47 by 2002, then rose to 73 by 2012In California, desert tortoises have suffered an alarming 92% population decline, even within designated protected areas. Research attribut...
How to decorate your balcony on a budget? Try these 5 easy DIY ideas using everyday household itemsMany individuals can enhance their balconies without spending a lot of money on furniture and decor. Simple DIY ideas can create inviting a...
SC notices to Centre, Assam on Oil India plea on rejection of drilling proposal at national parkThe Supreme Court has requested responses from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas regarding Oil India's proposal. This proposal invo...
13 Diyas of Dhanteras: Which Lamp Goes at the Entrance, Tulsi Plant and Home Temple and What It Symbolises?Dhanteras is a cherished celebration where families illuminate their homes with 13 diyas, each representing different blessings such as hea...
Govardhan Puja 2026: Puja Vidhi, Samagri, Mantras and Cow Worship RitualsGovardhan Puja 2026 will be celebrated on November 10, a day after Diwali, to commemorate Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill to protect th...
Florida Learjet 60 shot down by air defense systems deployed around Trump's Mar-a-Lago? Conspiracy theories surface online after 9 killed in fiery crashA private business jet crashed in Florida, resulting in the deaths of all nine persons on board. The jet, en route to the Bahamas, experien...
Why Does Bengal Worship Kali on Diwali While Some Communities Pray to Hanuman on Kali Chaudas?As Kali Chaudas approaches on November 7, 2026, one question stands out: why do some devotees worship Lord Hanuman for protection during th...
Govardhan Puja 2026: Why Are Cow Dung Hills Made? The Tradition City Dwellers Are RevivingGovardhan Puja is a celebration honoring Lord Krishna's protection through the crafting of cow dung mounds symbolizing Govardhan Hill. In u...
Better forecasts save lives in cyclones, but India needs stronger defences and faster recoveryIndia experiences an average of five cyclones annually, with two becoming severe cyclonic storms. The Bay of Bengal generates more cyclones...
In 1902, Wyoming’s Kirwin mining camp grew to about 200 people; by 1907, a deadly snowslide destroyed the last company buildings and the boom fadedKirwin, a once-bustling mining community nestled in the Absaroka Mountains of Wyoming, experienced a fleeting boom in the early 1900s. The ...
COP17 adopts Yerevan Pathway to fast-track biodiversity priorities"Over these two weeks, we have demonstrated that differences can be bridged, commitments can become decisions and cooperation can deliver,"...
INDIA bloc leaders to travel in open buses ahead of November 1 Ramlila Maidan rallyLeaders of the Opposition INDIA bloc are set to travel in open buses to a rally in Delhi. This rally is intended to address alleged irregul...
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...
Delhi air pollution: How to fight toxic air and protect the city’s trees amid worsening air qualityDelhi's escalating pollution crisis has dire implications for both its inhabitants and its trees. Toxic air diminishes chlorophyll producti...
In 2021, Epic Games co-founder Mark Rein donated 83 acres in North Carolina; how his gift helped create a 241-acre nature preserveThe donated 83 acres adjoined a 158-acre that the conservancy had purchased in 2018, according to reports. Combining the two parcels create...
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...
South Carolina nuclear site that processes radioactive waste lifts emergency after lab fireA fire at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina was extinguished, leading to a safety emergency declaration. The emergency, initially d...
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...
When US national parks closed in 2020, scientists tracked 229 mammals in 14 parks; animals near developed areas began using those spaces differently from beforeRecent research reveals that the temporary closure of US National Parks led to notable shifts in wildlife behavior. During the pandemic loc...
'Chinese troops have entered 40-50 km into Indian territory': Arunachal Congress chief Bosiram Siram on border situationArunachal Pradesh Congress chief Bosiram Siram has alleged that Chinese troops have intruded 40-50 km into Indian territory in Upper Subans...