Odisha: Heavy rain lashes Bhubaneshwar, IMD issues state-wide warningA severe thunderstorm hit Bhubaneshwar with heavy rain and strong winds. Although this brought relief from the summer heat but disrupted da...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
65,000 trees, 3 degrees cooler: How Karnataka man brought relief to over 1000 villagers from scorching summer temperatures. 1 sapling at a time, year after year.A village in North Karnataka was once a barren wasteland. Sadashiva Hydra inspired over 1000 residents to plant 1 lakh trees. Their relentl...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Great Nicobar project not about defence, transshipment port but aimed at helping one businessman: LoP Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi criticizes the Great Nicobar Island Project. He states the government's defense and transshipment port claims are false. Gandh...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Before you plan a wildlife nature vacation, check the list of 6 national parks closing from JulyPlanning a jungle safari this season requires careful attention to park closures. Many of India's popular wildlife destinations, including ...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Two trekkers go missing in Uttarakhand within 24 hours: Nainital woman, Noida man go missing on separate routesUttarakhand is witnessing a large-scale search for two missing trekkers, Babita Pandey and Vishesh Chauhan, on separate Himalayan routes. C...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
600 sq ft rainforest, 100 plant varieties, 17 bird species: Retired Bengaluru techie turns terrace into mini forest with homegrown cherries, dragon fruit, coffee and more, keeping temperatures cooler and the air cleanerIn Bengaluru, a retired engineer has cultivated a vibrant 600 sq ft rooftop rainforest, a testament to urban green restoration. This mini-f...
31 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Word of the Day: PetrichorianWord of the Day: Petrichorian carries many of the qualities that help unusual words endure: it sounds lyrical, creates vivid imagery and re...
25 May, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Timeless poetry of the day by Dante Alighieri: 'There is no greater sorrow than to recall happiness in times of misery...'Dante Alighieri’s famous phrase resonates centuries after it was written because it captures a deeply human emotion. Featured in Inferno, t...
21 May, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
‘Lots of pazham pori’: While in Kochi, Rashmika Mandanna enjoyed this tasty Kerala snack. Here’s an easy recipe to make it at homeRashmika Mandanna concluded her Kerala shooting schedule for the mystical period action-drama 'Mysa,' where she plays a tribal Gondi woman....
19 May, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Delhi turns golden as yellow flowers bloom across the city. Internet calls it ‘nature’s calendar’. It's the state flower of Kerala. Can you guess its name?Delhi's streets are currently adorned with the vibrant yellow blooms of the Amaltas tree, a spectacle that signals the approaching monsoon....
12 May, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Red sand, palm trees, wildlife: This Tamil Nadu desert is the perfect offbeat destination for curious travellersTamil Nadu, renowned for its temples and hills, harbors a surprising red sand desert called Theri Kaadu. Spanning 12,000 acres in Thoothuku...
09 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
- Kinship with nature
Rabindranath Tagore championed a profound bond between humanity and the natural world, positing that such a connection nurtures our collect...
08 May, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
Road projects under hybrid annuity model have stable credit risk despite execution delays: CrisilIn India, a wave of road construction projects is hitting snags, primarily due to the complexities of a hybrid annuity model. While this ha...
07 May, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journeyArgentina is investigating if it's the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, coinciding with a surge in domestic cases. ...
07 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
NASA Satellite Captures Fiery Autumn Transformation in PatagoniaNASA's Landsat 9 captured stunning images of Patagonian forests ablaze with autumn colors on April 12, 2026. This vibrant display, driven b...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
African proverb of the day: 'A person is a person because of other...' - lessons on humanity, human connections, community and why no one succeeds aloneAfrican proverb of the day: Human success is a shared journey. African wisdom highlights that no one achieves greatness alone. Our lives ar...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
African proverb of the day: 'Rain beats the leopard’s skin, but it does not wash out the...' - lessons on understanding human nature, personality trait and why giving advice can't change every person's characterAfrican proverb of the day: Life's experiences and pressures, like rain on a leopard, may influence behavior but rarely alter core personal...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.10 AM IST