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Hawaii, in the late 1800s, planted Leucaena trees for fodder and fuelwood, but scientists now say the invasive trees have replaced native habitats that evolved nowhere else on EarthHawaii's idyllic image belies a significant ecological challenge: Leucaena, an introduced shrub, now covers 10% of the islands. Brought for...
Five new K-dramas to watch this week on OTT starring Seo In Guk, Kim Myung Soo, Choi Dae Hoon: See You at Work Tomorrow to Love in Sync to Agent Kim ReactivatedThis week's K-drama lineup has something for every kind of viewer. Whether you enjoy sweet office romances, fantasy love stories, edge-of-t...
Proverb of the day: 'A good neighbor is...' Life lessons from Chinese proverb on true wealth, proactive connection and mutual supportProverb of the day: The Chinese saying, "A good neighbor is a found treasure," reminds people that true wealth is not measured only by mone...
Psychology says people who live in recreational vehicles or motorhomes aren't avoiding life: What this behavior revealsPsychology says people who live in recreational vehicles or motorhomes aren't simply escaping responsibilities. Research and psychological ...
USS Juneau's final mission: After serving in Vietnam, the Gulf War and disaster relief, a Japanese torpedo sends this piece of history to the Pacific seabedThe USS Juneau, a veteran amphibious transport dock with a distinguished 40-year career, has been deliberately sunk in the Pacific Ocean du...
"You'll understand at my age": Bengaluru techie asks why boss bought Rs 1.5 crore flat instead of a bigger hometown houseA Bengaluru techie's query about his manager buying a Rs 1.5 crore flat instead of a larger hometown house ignited a social media debate. R...
This US city will pay you $9,500 to move there for a year: How to apply, eligibility, benefits, and application process explainedWisconsin's Fond du Lac County is offering remote workers up to $9,500 to relocate, aiming to boost its workforce and population. The incen...
136 years, 1 simple food tradition: Meet Mumbai’s ‘dabbawalas’ delivering fresh home-cooked meals to busy office-goers. But this iconic tiffin service is slowly disappearingMumbai's iconic dabbawalas, a century-old tradition, are facing a decline. These lunchbox couriers, known for delivering home-cooked meals,...
A couple was chasing American dream until they realised it wasn’t making them happy, then they bought a Rs 12 lakh house in Italy that changed their idea of successAn American couple traded their fast-paced life for a serene Italian town, purchasing a two-storey home for approximately ₹12.2 lakh. Seeki...
She gave birth and travelled 200 km for exam: How this Tamil Nadu woman from a tribal village became state's youngest judge at 23V. Sripathy, a young mother, achieved a historic feat by becoming the first civil judge from the Malayali tribal community in Tamil Nadu. J...
Mind the gap: Financial products that women in India need but don’t haveIf India is serious about women-led growth, it must move beyond credit access and design finance for the agency of women.
Four new K-dramas to watch this week on OTT starring Seo In Guk, Park Ji Hyun, Choi Min Sik: See You at Work Tomorrow to Notes from the Last RowLooking for something new to watch this weekend? Four fresh K-dramas have arrived on OTT platforms, offering a mix of romance, suspense, ac...
This floating city is so massive it could carry an entire town across the ocean, and it has schools, parks and hospitalFreedom Ship, the proposed 80,000-resident floating city, is pushing the boundaries of ocean living. This massive vessel could combine home...
Meet Tom Leppard: World's most tattooed man who lived without electricity, running water or furniture and how ex-British Army soldier spent decades alone in a remote Scottish hutA former British Army serviceman, Tom Leppard, lived a life of extreme simplicity for over 20 years in a remote Scottish hut. Known as the ...
In 1944, the US Coast Guard released 29 reindeer on an Alaskan island as a food supply; 19 years later, scientists found them to be 6000, and next winter, only 42 were aliveIn 1944, 29 reindeer were introduced to Alaska's St. Matthew Island as a food source. Their population exploded to 6,000 by 1963, decimatin...
Best proverb of the day: 'When the wind of change blows, some people build walls, others build windmills'Change is constant, and our reaction defines our success. The proverb "When the wind of change blows, some people build walls, others build...
A 650-foot mega tsunami struck Greenland, and scientists detected something even stranger afterwardIn September 2023, a massive Greenland mega-tsunami sent mysterious vibrations through Earth for nine days. Scientists have now uncovered h...
At 22, Tennessee engineer Connor Gibson taught himself dentistry and 3D printing to make free dentures for thousands of AmericansA 22-year-old engineer, Connor Gibson, is revolutionizing dental care for the uninsured. He taught himself dentistry and 3D printing to cre...
In 1979, 'Uncle Moosa' quit his govt job, took a suitcase full of books to remote Arunachal & led a revolution that changed children’s lives foreverSathyanarayan Mundayoor, a former Revenue Officer from Kerala, left his secure government job to bring books and learning opportunities to ...
India always spread peace in world: PresidentPresident Murmu emphasized India's commitment to peace through dialogue, contrasting it with global conflict. She lauded PM Modi's leadersh...