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In 1990, a Vietnamese farmer hiding from storm found a 655-feet-high cave where clouds formed above an underground river while a collapsed roof let in sunlight that fed a 165-feet tall forest- Uttarakhand homestay scheme: Govt is paying Rs 15 lakh to start a tourism business, check eligibility and how can apply
- In 1995, John D. Liu filmed 1 Loess Plateau project in China where slopes were terraced, vegetation restored and water managed. 25 years later, 35,000 sq km had recovered
- Stone Age high: Ancient Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, study findsAncient foragers on Sulawesi island used mind-altering betel nuts approximately 25,000 years ago. Analysis of prehistoric teeth revealed ch...15 Sep, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- Australian father, two children found dead in Bali home in suspected murder suicide, shocking details emerge as cops launch probeAn Australian family tragedy unfolded in Bali when a father and his two young kids were found dead in a residence. The mother raised concer...14 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Diplomatic marathon: PM Modi meets 15 world leaders on BRICS sidelinesPrime Minister Narendra Modi held fifteen bilateral meetings with world leaders. He also engaged in pull-aside discussions with various int...14 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
- ET Startup Awards 2026: Varaha digging in as India’s carbon credit market takes deep rootVaraha was named the winner of the Social Enterprise category at The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026. The company stood out for its focu...14 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- PM Modi thanks BRICS leaders for making summit productive, outcome-orientedPrime Minister Narendra Modi thanked BRICS leaders for a productive summit. The Delhi summit concluded with key outcomes and advancements i...13 Sep, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
- In 2020, Zac Efron bought a 128-hectare parcel of bushland in Australia. 6 years later, his sustainable home ‘FutureCave’ is being built with hemp, oyster shells and agricultural wasteActor Zac Efron is constructing an unconventional home in Australia using hemp. This "FutureCave" project incorporates recycled materials a...13 Sep, 2026, 02.54 AM IST
- Psychologists say those who eat rice are psychologically different than wheat eaters; here’s why they are more likely to be loyal friends and spousesEating rice is heavily discouraged by fitness experts these days – due to its high glycaemic index, which can create spikes in blood sugar ...12 Sep, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
- BRICS summit: Iran-UAE tensions put New Delhi declaration at risk as India pushes consensusBRICS leaders are negotiating a joint declaration amid sharp divisions on the West Asia conflict. India aims to shield the Global South fro...12 Sep, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
- Gurgaon officials asked to explain why flooding happens every year, Haryana panel says stuck school buses and blocked ambulances put lives at risk; orders citywide drainage auditHaryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu notice of Gurgaon's recurring waterlogging, calling it a matter of basic human rights ra...12 Sep, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
- Govt to talk to farmer groups before proceeding with proposed new seed billThe government is set to engage with farmer organizations regarding a forthcoming seed bill aimed at curtailing the distribution of counter...10 Sep, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
- In 1997, NASA grew Brassica rapa on Mir for 122 days to test a full life cycle; seed-to-seed cycles succeeded, but space-grown seeds were smallerIn an exciting development, researchers have achieved seed-to-seed cycling of plants in microgravity environments, demonstrating gravity in...09 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Genetically engineered crops may be doing more than boosting harvests: new 40-year study finds they could help US farms withstand climate changeNew research suggests genetically engineered crops help US agriculture adapt. Widespread adoption of these crops is linked to higher and mo...08 Sep, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
- 1,200-year-old coffins hanging from sheer cliffs reveal Asia’s mysterious sky graveyards, and the surprising reason separate ancient cultures chose to place their dead above the earthIn ancient times, certain communities engaged in the unique practice of suspending coffins on cliffs and within caves. This fascinating bur...08 Sep, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
- In 1940, a dog named Robot led four French teenagers into a hidden cave; what they found inside had been sealed away for 17,000 yearsFour teenagers discovered the Lascaux cave in France in September 1940, after their dog, Robot, led them to a hole in the ground. Inside, t...07 Sep, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
- In 2001, Land Institute in Kansas formally began domesticating Kernza, over two decades later perennial grain was cultivated on more than 3,500 acres of land, emerging famers' go to solution for extreme weatherKernza is one of several perennial grains under development at The Land Institute in Salina, Kansas, about an hour’s drive north of Mueller...07 Sep, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
- Citrus peels may be more valuable than they look: 2026 USDA-backed study of 22 Florida-grown varieties and hybrids finds antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and potentially anti-cancer compoundsThe exploration of citrus peels by researchers unveils valuable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. Various citrus varieties and t...07 Sep, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- Four friends entered a Utah cave in 2005 for an adventure, but a narrow underwater passage became their deadly trap inside the now-sealed ‘Cave of Death’Four young people entered a cave near Provo, Utah, in 2005 for an underground adventure but became trapped in a narrow, water-filled passag...02 Sep, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
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