Brands ride ‘quick’ sleigh as quick commerce dons the Santa hatThe Christmas gifting season saw a 20-30% sales boost for D2C brands in categories such as personal care, desserts, eatables, and activewea...
Don't miss the tree for the woodsThat is also a point to ponder: why do we plant trees? Like ancient emperors used to plant them to offer shade to "weary travellers", did w...
India vs Australia: Hotels, flights notch up bigger numbers than players in World Cup finalFrenzied demand to see the World Cup cricket final leaves Ahmedabad chock-a-block, with hotels charging eye-popping rates and air tickets c...
Why midscale hotel chains are snapping up standalone propertiesTravellers often prefer midscale hotels as they offer a balance between affordability and quality, says Chander Baljee, CMD, Royal Orchid H...
The women guarding India's rainforest 'refugees'As deforestation and climate change ravage India's UNESCO heritage-listed Western Ghats mountain range, an all-female rainforest force is b...
Restobars serve a green shotThe city’s famed drinking places are bringing greenery to the interiors. Restobars are sprucing up décor with plant architecture like potte...
- Fossil research discovers growth mystery of world's earliest trees
Beijing, Oct 24 (IANS) A joint research project by scientists from China, Britain and the US has discovered how the earliest trees on earth...
Food trend: Indian chefs are now falling back on local wisdom, taking long journeys to look for wild ferns, nettles and berriesInternationally, the interest in foraging for local ingredients is led by Noma’s Rene Redzepi.
Bond over a family picnic in the green landscapes of New ZealandA tourist can experience mountain vistas, expanse of sea and unique flora and fauna in New Zealand.
Earthworms could threaten biodiversity: StudyThe analysis uncovered a correlation between the number of earthworms and the abundance and diversity of certain understory species.
- 'Tree Fern' faces extinction threat due to mining in C'garh
'Tree Fern', a rare plant species found in Bailadila hills of Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, is facing the threat of extinction owing t...
Rotorua promises an authentic Maori feastThe bustling hub of the newly renovated 'Eat Streat' boasts a huge variety of bars and restaurants that will impress even the most discer...
Archies shares soar over 12% on revamping e-commerce platformOn the volume front, 11.23 lakh shares of the company were traded at the NSE, while over 42 lakh shares changed hands at the NSE during the...
70% afforestation achieved in Arunachal PradeshThe Arunachal Pradesh Environment and Forest Department has achieved 70 per cent afforestation in the state at a time when forest areas are...
Arunachal sets example: 70% afforestation achievedSetting an example, the Arunachal Pradesh environment and forest department has achieved 70 per cent afforestation in the state at a time w...
Hotel chains Holiday Inn, Marriott, Lemon Tree shun bathtubs on water shortage, guest apathyIf you are a bubble bath lover, then before you book your room in a star hotel just make sure they still have the bathtub as hotels become ...
- Some rare plants facing extinction, some already vanished
Even as Patna is fast turning into a jungle of concrete with the mushrooming multi-storied apartments and shopping malls, no serious attent...