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In 1962, a former newspaper editor bought a barren Seychelles island for $11,000; over the next 46 years, he planted 16,000 trees by hand and turned it into the world's smallest national parkBrendon Grimshaw bought Moyenne Island in 1962 and spent decades transforming it. He and René Antoine Lafortune planted sixteen thousand tr...
Scientists discovered a forgotten 'yellow brick road' at the bottom of the oceanScientists aboard the Nautilus exploration vessel were astonished to discover a remarkably paved 'road' on the ocean floor near Hawaii. Thi...
World Cup 2026 expansion raises debate: More teams, more games, but is football losing its edge?The upcoming World Cup features more teams and games, sparking debate about its impact. While FIFA aims for global reach, concerns exist ab...
FIFA's big experiment may have made the World Cup too big for its own goodThe World Cup is expanding with more teams and games. This raises concerns about player endurance and the quality of the tournament. FIFA b...
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...
Tulsi lake in Mumbai overflows after heavy rains; over 90% water stock in reservoirsMumbai's Tulsi lake, one of the seven reservoirs supplying drinking water to the city, overflowed on Saturday following heavy rains. This i...
No love, no chicks, only extinction? Gujarat has a 'pyaar ka stimulus plan' for loveless birdsGujarat is trying to save the lesser florican. The bird faces extinction. Last year, breeding failed. Now, experts use fake female birds to...
Second endangered Sumatran rhino born in Indonesia
Planning a holiday to Mizoram? Here's a suggested itinerary, costs, where to stayIf, instead of foreign holidays, you prefer to travel within India, here’s a series to help you plan the best vacations in each of the 28 s...
Maharashtra gov urges people not to step out of homes unless necessary amid heavy rainfall warningThe state government of Maharashtra has issued an advisory to its citizens to stay indoors due to the heavy rainfall across the state. Some...
World's smallest hog released into wild in India by conservationistsThe pygmy hog, which has the scientific name porcula salvania, lives in tall, wet grasslands and was once found along plains on the Himalay...
World's smallest hog released into wild in India by conservationists
Modi government is reaching out to the remotest parts of Northeast: Jitendra SinghThe Union Minister for the Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) said that soon after the Modi government took over in 2014, the prim...
Go butterfly watching in Delhi or trekking in Mumbai: City trails that are perfect for a mid-week breakIf you are pressed for time but want to venture out, then opt for trails in and around your city.
- Measures to preserve two endangered species at Manas national park
The quest to know the status of two highly endangered and also elusive species of wildlife at Manas national park, in western Assam, has be...
- Big cats roar at Bandhavgarh National Park
A trip to Bandhavgarh National Park proved magical for about two dozen tourists last Monday as the early morning haze lifted to reveal a fa...
- Mouse deer population likely to go up to 40 in next three years
Mouse deer, the smallest ungulate in the country that is on the list of most endangered animals, is being bred in captivity at Nehru Zoolog...
- Best countries in the world to enjoy wildlife adventures
One can go horse riding across the plains of Zimbabwe or kayaking in the emerald green waters of Zanzibar in Tanzania.
- Pygmy hogs, a new lease of life
In a major stride toward wildlife conservation, as many as 16 highly endangered pygmy hogs were released in the Sonai Rupai sanctuary in As...
- US group buys a swathe of Virgin Islands land
The $19-million deal to purchase the majority of 419 acres of tropical terrain, which features ruins of colonial plantations and is believe...