Neeraj Chopra finishes fourth at Doha Diamond League but seals Commonwealth Games qualificationNeeraj Chopra commenced his 2026 season with a fourth-place finish at the Doha Diamond League, also securing Commonwealth Games qualificati...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Adani eyes Bengal ports, logistics opportunities as SMPK plans tourism pushKolkata's Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port is set to get a river cruise terminal and museum, boosting tourism. The port aims to increase cargo h...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
No plastic or metal, only bamboo and palm leaves: Meghalaya’s 100-year-old umbrellas do not have a handle but can protect you from heavy rainsMeghalaya, India's wettest region, faces heavy monsoon rains. Locals have a unique solution: knups, hand-crafted rain shields made from bam...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Summer Solstice 2026 Astrology: 3 Zodiac Signs Are Entering the Luckiest Season of the YearSummer Solstice 2026 marks one of the most powerful astrological turning points of the year, bringing renewed energy, growth, and opportuni...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Not just El Nino: What else is holding back India's monsoon?India's monsoon has slowed significantly. A weak surge from the Arabian Sea and missing weather systems are causing a rainfall deficit. Thi...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
Dubai, Middle East travel warning: Have airlines resumed flight operations?Travel warning for Dubai, Middle East: Iran deal and the imminent reopening of Strait of Hormuz have led to possibility about situation ret...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
Apple price hikes may flatten India iPhone growth; analysts cut forecast from double-digit to flatApple faces challenges in India as rising chip costs prompt price hikes. Analysts foresee flat or low single-digit iPhone shipment growth t...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
US weekly jobless claims fall amid low layoffsInitial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 226,000 for the week ended June 13, the Labor Departm...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
Are the world’s freshwater sources vanishing before our eyes? Satellite images reveal an appalling global water crisisAcross the globe, our precious rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are diminishing at an alarming rate. Cutting-edge satellite imagery underscore...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Competing at World C'ships with back injury was not a good decision: Neeraj ChopraIndian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra is gearing up for an exciting start to his season at the Doha Diamond League. Following his recovery from ...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Spain wildfire disrupts Madrid-Barcelona rail service as heatwave loomsA wildfire near Spain's high-speed rail line in Catalonia disrupted services between Madrid and Barcelona. This incident precedes a predict...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Ancient forests, blooming rhododendrons, glacial rivers, log bridges: This offbeat Himalayan valley in Arunachal Pradesh offers a magical trekking experience for travellersEscape to the untouched wilderness of Ayeo Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, a hidden gem in the Himalayas. This scenic trekking destination off...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
India monsoon starts almost 40% short as El Niño upends weatherIndia's monsoon has begun with a significant 40% deficit in rainfall, threatening crucial crops like rice and soybeans. The El Niño phenome...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Hormuz may reopen, but fertiliser relief is still months away for IndiaFertiliser supplies and prices will take months to return to normal. Natural gas and petroleum derivative supplies need to resume. Ammonia ...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: ‘The man who kept measuring the river never…’ The ancient warning that could change how you chase success foreverChinese Proverb of the Day: The Chinese proverb of the day offers a timeless lesson about courage and achievement: preparation has value, b...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Afforestation, dolphin revival show life returning to Ganga under Namami Gange: NMCGThe Namami Gange program has brought ecological revival to the Ganga river. Large-scale afforestation efforts have led to forest cover alon...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Scientists found that ‘rivers in the sky’ are triggering ocean heatwaves in the North Pacific and North Atlantic, but their effect changes with the seasonsNew research reveals atmospheric rivers, powerful storms hitting the US West Coast, are a key factor in developing marine heatwaves. These ...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST