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French proverb of the day: 'Fortune is a woman; if you neglect her...' Life lessons on marriage, relationships, love, prosperity, happiness and why is it crucial to give adequate attention to loved ones in today's fast-paced life- US drug regulator issues import alert for drugs made at a Dabur India plant
- African Proverb of the Day: 'Birds sing not because they have answers but because...'- A beautiful reminder about finding your voice before you find all the answers
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'Keep a green tree alive in your heart, and a songbird may...' – Life lessons on hope, inner growth, positivity, and why a beautiful mind attracts beautiful thingsA Chinese proverb teaches that nurturing hope and positivity within oneself, symbolized by a "green tree," creates an environment where joy...10 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
- Lyft, Baidu to start testing robotaxis in LondonChinese tech giant Baidu is set to test its self-driving cars in London soon. Partnering with Lyft, the company aims for commercial operati...10 Jun, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
- Delhi to get mirror-like roads: New road plan promises AI-style monitoring, green belts and scientific maintenanceDelhi is set for a major road upgrade. A new scientific system will manage road construction and maintenance. This initiative focuses on im...09 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
- New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and more: Why top cities in US are seeing more rats than everRat problems are escalating in major US cities due to modern urban design, not just sanitation. Dense populations, extensive underground in...08 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- German Proverb of the Day: ‘The rooster who spent all morning announcing the sunrise found that…’ The costly habit that makes smart people miss great opportunitiesProverb of the Day: German proverbs are renowned for their practicality, sharp observations and understated humor. Many of them highlight h...08 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
- Delhi world's second-richest capital for avian diversity, hosts 471 bird speciesDelhi is the world's second-richest capital for bird diversity. A new Delhi Bird Atlas reveals 471 species. This comprehensive study, a cit...06 Jun, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
- Indians can afford more food. Why are they still eating poorly?Indians are eating poorly despite earning more. Low-quality cereals fill plates, while proteins, vegetables, and fruits are lacking. This a...06 Jun, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
- In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Union Minister Bhupender Yadav launches 18 Namo Oxygen Parks in Delhi on World Environment DayUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched eighteen Namo Oxygen Parks on the occasion of Worl...05 Jun, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
- How an IIT grad became 'Turtle Walker': Walked 4000 km of India's coastline to map sea turtle nesting sites without even a GPSOn World Environment Day 2026, it is only rightful to remember Satish Bhaskar who dedicated decades of his life to understanding and protec...05 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
- In 1979, Japan released 30 mongooses onto Amami Oshima to kill venomous snakes, and it took 45 years to fix what happened nextJapan's ambitious plan to control venomous snakes on Amami Ōshima with Indian mongooses in 1979 backfired spectacularly. The introduced pre...04 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
- Parrots masturbate too: New study finds it's natural for both males and females and more common in parent-raised birdsA new study reveals that masturbation in birds is a natural and widespread behavior, challenging the long-held belief that it's solely a si...04 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- These bees don't live in hives, yet millions have been thriving beneath a New York cemetery for nearly 100 years alongside an intruderMillions of solitary ground-nesting bees, estimated between 3.1 and 8 million, have been discovered thriving beneath New York's East Lawn C...02 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- A wind farm in Poland became so loud that local birds started singing louder to compete with the noiseWind farms are impacting bird populations. Birds are altering their songs to be heard over turbine noise, a costly adaptation. Some species...30 May, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
- Gurgaon hospital reports surge in dehydrated birds arriving through delivery appsBird Charity Hospital reports a surge in heat-affected birds. Residents are now using delivery apps to transport distressed avians for urge...28 May, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
- Why some birds decorate their nests with snake skin, and scientists say it actually works as a defense toolBirds are using snake skins in their nests. This unusual practice helps protect eggs and chicks from predators. Studies show this strategy ...25 May, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
- Why backyard birds gang up on snakes during breeding seasonBirds aggressively chase snakes away from their nests. This behavior, known as mobbing, is a defense system to protect eggs and chicks. Bir...22 May, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
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