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In 1994, two friends set out to circle the Earth without engines or sails; 13 years later, one returned after nearly 46,000 miles, a crocodile attack and a dozen crossingsJason Lewis completed a thirteen-year journey around the world using only human power. He traveled by bicycle, pedal boat, inline skates, a...- India’s metro network is only 216 km short of US: From a single Kolkata line in 1984 to 1,170 km across 26 cities, next big expansion is already underwayMetro expansion news: India’s metro network has expanded significantly since 1984. The operational network now spans more than 1,155 km acr...
- In 2013, a Danish man set out to visit every country without flying; nearly 10 years later, the Maldives was his final stopTorbjorn Pedersen journeyed to 203 countries over nine years without flying. He faced malaria, gunmen, and a pandemic, which tested his res...
- Hydrogen train has room for 2,600 passengers, but only 40-60 are riding it: Two months after launch, here’s why Railways is planning to extend it to DelhiHydrogen Train Delhi Route: India’s first hydrogen train may be extended to Delhi after recording low passenger numbers on its existing rou...
- HAI hosts 7th HAI Hoteliers’ Conclave, lauds MoT & NITI Aayog's push for hospitality deregulation to boost hotel sectorThe event brought together policymakers, tourism authorities, hospitality leaders and industry stakeholders to deliberate on how India can ...
- Personalised diet plan for weight loss: Why most diet plans fail when real life gets busyKeeping a diet steady can be tough when work, travel, family meals, and social events throw off the schedule. A real nutrition plan has to ...
- Landslides, heavy rain disrupt transport, residential infrastructure in Sikkim's Gangtok; DDMA initiates damage assessmentsContinuous heavy rainfall has triggered landslides, mudflows and road blockages across Gangtok district, damaging homes and public infrastr...
- In 2009, Edward Norton ran the New York Marathon to back a Kenya conservation trust; its work now directly protects 283,000 acres of Maasai landWildlife protection, however, is rarely straightforward. The 2022 report describes a year marked by severe drought, increased poaching pres...
- In 1998, scientists sent 4 pregnant swordtail fish and 200 babies into space; near the end of the mission, the fish suddenly began swimming in continuous loopsIn an unprecedented experiment in 1998, swordtail fish were launched into orbit on the space shuttle Endeavor to explore how life persists ...
- 70% think Rs 1 crore is enough for retirement; can it meet your retirement goal?Is Rs 1 crore enough for retirement? A new study reveals declining confidence among urban Indians, with many accumulating only 28% of their...
- From college tennis to pro tour, Dhakshineswar learning to survive on his ownDhakshineswar Suresh navigates the professional tennis tour after college. He learns consistency and self-care are crucial for success. The...
- Army Chief Dhiraj Seth in Russia for 3-day visit to boost military cooperationArmy Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth is visiting Russia for three days starting Wednesday. He will discuss military cooperation and training with Rus...
- UAE is back in business after war lull: Indian events return as Dubai’s calendar fills up; ticket sales jump 65%UAE Dubai Events 2026: The events scene in the United Arab Emirates is bouncing back with renewed enthusiasm after recent disruptions. Indi...
- Antarctica flights take off with fuel made from used cooking oilAntarctica tourists flying from Cape Town will soon travel on fuel partly made from used cooking oil. South Africa’s Sasol is supplying sus...
- On Jan 5, 2011, the USS Kittiwake was scuttled off Grand Cayman; five years later, 120,800 divers and snorkelers had visited as fish, corals, and other marine life moved inThe USS Kittiwake, once a proud Navy ship, now serves as an artificial reef off the coast of Grand Cayman, drawing in countless divers and ...
- Ireland turned retired wind-turbine blades into a 6-metre bridge; engineers also reused 19th-century railway foundations instead of building anewIreland's Blade Bridge offers a powerful lesson in how sustainable engineering can begin with a different question: not “What should we bui...
- NBA legend Bill Walton redesigned his San Diego home’s roofs for solar and installed tanks holding 32,000 gallons of rainwater; his family worked on the garden for 45 yearsBasketball icon Bill Walton has long embodied the principles of sustainable living. Together with his wife Lori, he nurtured an impressive ...
- ‘It was like a bomb went off’: One dead, two injured after tractor-trailer crashes into 3 homes and 2 parked cars; homeowner shares chilling detailsA tragic accident occurred in Missouri when a tractor-trailer collided with three homes and two parked cars on Wednesday afternoon. The cra...
- Ayurveda eyes global growth as research, innovation reshape traditional systemAyurveda is gaining global relevance through research and innovation. Growing interest in holistic healthcare creates new international opp...
- BRICS 2026: UN chief Guterres meets PM Modi; discusses West Asia, Ukraine conflictsUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS summit to discuss conflicts in West ...
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