Saved by God, happy to be back, say Maharashtra tourists after returning from NepalMumbai tourists returned from Nepal after devastating floods struck the region earlier this week. Many expressed relief and gratitude for t...
29 Aug, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Ariana Grande: “I think it's so important for girls to… – Inspiring lessons on beauty, self-love, body image, appreciation and why confidence is the best outfit by the American singer known for her powerful performances and deep insights on acceptance and unrealistic beauty standardsQuote of the Day by Ariana Grande: Ariana Grande’s quote, “I think it's so important for girls to love themselves and to treat their bodies...
29 Aug, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Indian pilgrims stranded in Tibet return to Nepal through alternate border crossingFollowing catastrophic flash floods that devastated the Gyirong border post, Indian pilgrims stranded in Tibet are making their way back to...
29 Aug, 2026, 04.42 PM IST
Nepal floods spook Indian tourists, disrupt holiday plans and trigger travel cancellationsIndian travel cancellations to Nepal are rising due to flood visuals. Tour operators face significant losses as bookings drop sharply. Fami...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
In 1990, a rural Idaho community of 17 homes made one final phone call. It marked the end of America's last known hand-cranked telephone systemIn July 1990, a small community in Idaho’s remote Salmon River Canyon said goodbye to a telephone system that had survived for decades. Sev...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi INDIA bloc's 2029 PM candidate: Tamil Nadu minister P ViswanathanTamil Nadu Minister P Viswanathan declared Rahul Gandhi the INDIA bloc's prime ministerial candidate for 2029. A ministerial committee was ...
28 Aug, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Xi chairs meeting to review rescue efforts following Nepal-Tibet flash floodsChinese President Xi Jinping chaired a meeting on devastating flash floods impacting the Tibet-Nepal border. Hundreds have died and many re...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
MEA sets up 24x7 control room to assist Indians affected by Nepal flash floodsIndia's Ministry of External Affairs has established a 24x7 control room for flood-affected citizens. Twenty-one Indian nationals from Tami...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
A 73-year-old Oklahoma farmer battled years of drought before leasing land for five wind turbines. The wise decision transformed his farm incomeFacing the challenges of a drought-stricken Oklahoma, Bob Kerr found his wheat and cattle farming income dwindling. However, the five wind ...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Nepal flash floods: List of nationalities of missing touristsMore than 400 foreign tourists are missing following a catastrophic flood in Nepal. At least 130 Indians are among the missing, with other ...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Nepal flood: IAF keeps fleet on standby for relief operations, C-130J aircraft expected to take off with relief material soonIndia's Air Force has transport aircraft on standby for Nepal's flood relief operations. A C-130J aircraft is expected to depart with essen...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Assam-registered vehicles stopped, turned back from Meghalaya despite drivers’ unions suspending blockadeAssam-registered vehicles faced restrictions entering Meghalaya despite a suspended blockade by drivers. Tourists experienced disruptions a...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.41 AM IST
In 1997, scientists strapped cameras to sperm whales to find giant squid. 7 years later, researchers finally filmed the elusive monster aliveA giant squid once lived mostly in legend. Scientists had scars, tentacles and dead specimens. They lacked clear footage of the animal aliv...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Tamil Nadu initiates new schemes to provide security to touristsTamil Nadu has announced a tourism overhaul focused on safety, sustainability and connectivity, including AI-powered surveillance at major ...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
In 1960, a 11 year old visited Colorado National Park that changed her life. 19 years later, she began protecting America’s National Parks for 35 yearsConnie Lobdell Rudd transformed a childhood fascination with America’s national parks into an inspiring 35-year career with the National Pa...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
In 2024, managers deliberately cooled the Colorado River to protect the Grand Canyon from invasive smallmouth bass. 2 years later, no bass recruitment had been detected, but the effort cost $19.1 million in replacement powerManagers at Glen Canyon Dam used an unusual strategy to protect native Colorado River fish from invasive smallmouth bass: they deliberately...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
In 1963, federal engineers completed Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona for water storage and power, which turned the Colorado River colder and disrupted native fish reproductionGlen Canyon Dam altered the Colorado River's temperature and flow significantly. This change negatively affected the endangered humpback ch...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.29 PM IST