Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
10 acre organic farm, 400 cacao trees: Goa woman quit engineering to pursue her love for baking. Now, she grows her own cacao beans and makes delicious chocolate tea, pastries, bars and more at her cafeAlvinia De Souza, a former corporate professional, has revolutionized chocolate-making in India by establishing a 10-acre organic cacao far...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Best proverb of the day: 'A wound inflicted by a friend...' Life lessons from African proverb on emotional attachments, trauma, betrayal and trustBest proverb of the day highlights the saying, "A wound inflicted by a friend does not heal." This proverb explains how betrayal by someone...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Strawberry Moon 2026: Date, time, meaning and why June's full Moon will look bigger than usualStrawberry Moon 2026: Skywatchers are in for a treat as the Strawberry Moon graces the night sky on June 29, 2026. While not red, this full...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
African proverb of the day: 'A man who treats his wife with...' Life lessons on love, relationships, peace, family time, and why one should look out for their partners and go above and beyond for their happinessAfrican proverb of the day highlights the importance of kindness, respect, and emotional care in marriage. The proverb teaches that peace i...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
African proverb of the day: 'No matter how often a man quarrels with his wife he doesn't do so during...' Life lessons from Nigerian proverb on love, relationships, marriage, and why one should make peace with their partner before calling it a dayAfrican proverb of the day highlights the importance of peace, understanding, and reconciliation in relationships. The Nigerian saying expl...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.44 AM IST
Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shockA potential super El Niño is expected to disrupt global weather patterns and threaten agricultural output in the coming months, but large e...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
In 1960, Spain planted an invasive tree thinking it was a great idea, and now it's hammering local birdlife because the ecosystem can't keep upNew research from Spain reveals a stark difference in birdlife between native forests and eucalyptus plantations. While species numbers rem...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Why a strong El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposedForecasters anticipate a strong El Nino developing later this year, likely boosting global temperatures and disrupting rainfall patterns. T...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Assam CM flags off international consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur litchis to SingaporeAssam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched the export of GI-tagged Tezpur litchis to Singapore. This marks a significant step ...
13 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability11 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Greek Proverb of the Day: ‘The man who waited for the golden olive forgot that the orchard…’ The timeless wisdom behind why gratitude and action beat perfection every timeGreek Proverb of the Day: Perhaps the most compelling lesson within this Greek proverb is that remarkable achievements often emerge from th...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Manam Chocolate raises $9 million funding from Omnivore, Turner MorrisonThe craft chocolate company plans to use the funding to expand its retail footprint to 18 stores in the next two years, adding more product...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
1 tree, 11 mango varieties: UP man grows fresh mangoes at home to revisit childhood memories. His lush garden is a symbol of patience, love and traditionA retired government official in Lucknow has cultivated a unique mango tree bearing 11 different varieties, a project inspired by his child...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
In 1770, a scientist was handling a lump of rubber and found it rubbed pencil away, leading to the creation of the eraser, changing every school deskA pivotal moment in 1770 came when Joseph Priestley noted that natural rubber could easily wipe away graphite marks from paper. A material ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
This UK couple grows chairs in their garden and sells them for $90000Alice and Gavin Munro have spent two decades cultivating trees to grow into ready-made chairs, a process taking 6 to 12 years per piece. Th...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Dark spots on Bengal's Himsagar mangoes cast shadow on export shipmentBengal's famous Himsagar mango exports face uncertainty. Dark spots, caused by rain and high temperatures, have appeared on the fruits. Thi...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST