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
Powerball jackpot goes past $300-million mark for June 20 drawing - Here's what the winner could actually pocket on Saturday nightThe Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $302 million for the June 20 drawing after no winner was declared on Wednesday. Players ha...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Life lesson of the day by Richard Branson: 'You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by...' - inspiring quote and advice by Virgin Group's founder on why successful people aren't afraid to fail and how mistakes and experiences lead to growthLife lesson of the day by Richard Branson: Richard Branson emphasizes that true learning, like walking, comes from doing and experiencing, ...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Ganga cleanliness no longer matter of opinion, data shows improvement: National mission bodyScientific data now proves the Ganga river is getting cleaner. Twelve years of the Namami Gange programme have led to measurable improvemen...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.15 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
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
8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Can top central government employees get up to Rs 93 lakh in arrears?8th Pay Commission news: Central government employees await the 8th Pay Commission's recommendations, with meetings underway. Arrears for t...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Powerball jackpot winning numbers for June 17 revealed - Check who won the $283 million jackpot on Wednesday nightThe current grand prize gives winners two payout choices. The first is the advertised $283 million annuity option, distributed through annu...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
8th Pay Commission news: Defence employee body demands new inflation index to calculate 8th CPC DA, DR, revised payThe All India Defence Employees’ Federation (AIDEF) has urged the 8th Pay Commission to replace the AICPI-IW-based inflation measure with a...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Powerball jackpot rises to to $283 million for June 17 drawing - Here's what the winner could actually pocket on Wednesday nightThe Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $283 million for the June 17 drawing. No ticket matched all numbers in the recent draw, i...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
8th Pay Commission latest news: Has the deadline to submit the 8th CPC memorandum been extended? Check detailsThe 8th Pay Commission's deadline for submitting memorandums remains June 15, 2026. No further extensions will be granted. The commission i...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Fish are adapting to rivers shaped by dams and barriers, and that may be changing how man-made rivers function over timeFor decades, river restoration has focused on returning waterways to conditions that existed before dams, weirs and large-scale human inter...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Powerball jackpot rises to $269 million for June 15 drawing - Here's what the winner could actually pocket on Monday nightThe Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $269 million for the upcoming drawing. No ticket matched all numbers in the recent Saturd...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM 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
How to vote on Love Island USA Season 8: Everything fans need to know about the voting processLove Island USA Season 8 viewers can now shape the competition. Voting is open via the official mobile app. Fans must be 18, in the US, and...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.26 AM IST