Conservationist Matt Conn bought 67 acres of damaged Louisiana land. For a decade, he personally rebuilt it; the restored wetland had recovered diverse native vegetation and multiple ecosystemsOver a decade, Matt Conn dedicated his efforts to the restoration of 67 acres of degraded land in Louisiana. By eradicating invasive specie...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
In 2014, Massachusetts' JRWA began work to remove a dam sitting 10 feet below the Elm Street Bridge. 5 years later, the Jones River was freed for alewife, eels and trout once againElm Street project was also part of a broader sequence of restoration work on the Jones River. A previous obstacle, the Wapping Road Dam, h...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
In 1915, a Japanese immigrant George Masa moved to Asheville; his photographs later helped build the campaign for Great Samoky Mountains National ParkUpon his arrival in Asheville, Japanese immigrant George Masa took up a position at the Grove Park Inn before transitioning to a renowned p...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
IIT-Delhi engineer, bank manager arrested by Mumbai Police for duping Rs 1.12 crore from a 68-year-old in a digital arrest scamAn IIT Delhi graduate and a private bank operations manager are among six people arrested in connection with a Rs 1.12 crore digital arrest...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
In 1955, a 67-year-old mother of 11 Emma “Grandma” Gatewood set out with basic supplies; she became the first woman to complete a solo thru-hike of the Appalachian TrailOhio celebrates Emma Gatewood, the first woman to solo hike the Appalachian Trail. She completed the 2,055-mile journey in 1955 at age 67. ...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
In 1903, America’s first Black national park superintendent took charge at Sequoia; his troops completed more improvements that summer than the previous three years combinedCaptain Charles Young became the first Black acting superintendent of national parks in 1903. He oversaw significant road and trail improve...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.13 AM IST
In 2010, New York spread 2 million tons of clean soil over a former landfill. 7 years later, the site reopened as a 258-acre park with wetlands, woodlands, ponds and trailsNew York City transformed a former landfill into Brookfield Park. This extensive project involved capping and remediating the site for publ...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.08 AM IST
Meet Enos Mills, a teenager who built his own cabin near Colorado’s Longs Peak; decades later, he helped secure the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park in 1915Enos Abijah Mills developed a lifelong connection with the Rocky Mountains after moving from Kansas to Colorado as a teenager. Although he ...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Get rid of ants with white vinegar spray: How to use it correctly & what experts recommendA white vinegar spray can help disrupt the scent trails that ants use to navigate, making treated areas less attractive to them. This simpl...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
SC announces launch of Hindi public information service 'Jan Soochna Seva'The Supreme Court launched a new public information service in Hindi. This initiative aims to make justice more inclusive for ordinary citi...
14 Sep, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Texas couple donated 50 Acres of their land for a public park. 25 Years later, a $9.2 million expansion is taking shapeDuhacsek Park in Sugar Land, Texas, is set for an exciting $9.2 million overhaul, with plans to add new cricket fields and dog parks. Const...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Forget to water your plants? From snake plant to aloe vera; here are 4 low-maintenance houseplants that can survive weeks without wateringIf you struggle to keep houseplants thriving due to inconsistent watering, consider varieties like snake plants and ZZ plants, which can go...
13 Sep, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Billionaire Brewers owner Mark Attanasio ordered to give up $2million property after Malibu ‘stolen’ sand dispute. Here's what happenedMilwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio is facing a major setback in his Malibu beach dispute after California officials approved a settleme...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
In 1999, James Cameron bought a 100-acre coastal ranch and added gardens, solar panels and wind power. 24 years later, its 8,000-square-foot home ran off-gridOscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron’s 100-acre coastal ranch in Southern California became a distinctive retreat combining dramatic scene...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
GFF 2026: After KYC, SBI chief flags ‘Know Your Agent’ as AI enters bankingAgentic AI's growing use in finance necessitates new checks beyond customer identification. Banks may develop a 'Know Your Agent' framework...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
In 1991, Berkeley transformed a landfill into Cesar Chavez Park. 35 years later, the former dump is a scenic waterfront park with an annual kite festival for localsAtlas Obscura identifies César Chávez Park as a former landfill that hosts an annual kite festival and notes that the Berkeley Kite Festiva...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
In 2003, Florida's Manatee County acquired 482 acres of farmland for restoration. 5 years later, Robinson Preserve opened, and today 135 acres of coastal habitat are restored fueling $32.7 million in economic activityAt Robinson Preserve, restoration specialists designed protected water features that made it harder for larger predatory fish to reach juve...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.11 PM IST