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...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
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...
02 Nov, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
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...
02 Nov, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
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...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
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...
01 Nov, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
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 ...
01 Nov, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
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,"...
31 Oct, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
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...
31 Oct, 2026, 02.07 PM 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
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...
30 Oct, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
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...
29 Oct, 2026, 06.11 PM 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
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...
29 Oct, 2026, 09.08 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
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...
27 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
'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...
27 Oct, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Cox Enterprises conservation deal: Why 4,400 acres at South Carolina's Clarendon Farms will remain wildCox Enterprises has successfully safeguarded approximately 4,400 acres in Clarendon Farms, South Carolina. This pivotal conservation initia...
25 Oct, 2026, 08.38 PM IST