What’s behind the giant brown ribbon stretching thousands of miles across the Atlantic ocean?A giant brown ribbon stretching thousands of miles across the Atlantic is revealing how closely Earth's oceans, climate, and ecosystems are...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
More than 1000 years old, this ‘divine’ drink helps people beat the heat in Orissa, has a nutrient rarely found in vegetarian foodDiscover Tonka Torani, a traditional Odia summer drink steeped in history and offered to Lord Jagannath. This fermented rice beverage, blen...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
India aims to be defence manufacturer, not just buyer: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's growing defense manufacturing prowess, now at Rs 40,000 crore, emphasizing self-reliance o...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
These 300-million-year-old baby fossils just turned a major evolution theory upside downAncient fossilized babies of crocodile-like predators are rewriting evolutionary history. Previously, scientists believed early land animal...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.31 AM IST
Scientists found 3,000-year-old honey in Egyptian tombs, and it was still edibleAncient Egyptian honey, sealed in tombs for millennia, has sparked tales of enduring edibility. While direct evidence is scarce, the remark...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Distant water will not quench a fire near, distant relations are not so good as...' - motivational life lessons on importance of neighbours, community support and why proximity in relationships matters in times of crisisChinese proverb of the day: Ancient Chinese saying highlights the practical value of immediate, local support. While distant relationships ...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
A canal without locks? A Latin American mega project aims to challenge the Panama Canal without digging oneMexico’s dry canal project is changing global trade with a bold rail-based route connecting oceans. The Interoceanic Corridor uses a 192-mi...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Federal regulators back Trump's plan to speed power to energy-hungry AI data centersFederal regulators are speeding up power grid connections for big energy users like AI data centers. This move aims to boost America's comp...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Bengal plans dolphin parks, Ganga Aarti on Hooghly under Namami Gange pushWest Bengal is set to establish two dolphin parks, including one in Contai. The state will also undertake extensive cleaning of the Hooghly...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.11 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
Khecheopalri Lake: This crystal-clear waters body in Sikkim is considered as a wishing lake where footprint of the Goddess Tara or Lord Shiva existsNestled in West Sikkim, Khecheopalri Lake, known as the "Wishing Lake," is a sacred site for Buddhists and Hindus, believed to grant wishes...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Indian High Commissioner to Singapore urges businesses to study Singapore's water sector innovationsIndian businesses are urged to study Singapore's water recycling and reuse innovations. This is crucial for drinking water, industrial wate...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Chinese love proverb of the day: “A broken lotus root is connected by its strings” — timeless wisdom on love, lasting bonds, emotional healing, resilience, and the invisible connections that shape our livesChinese love proverb of the day: “A broken lotus root is connected by its strings” shows why ancient proverbs still matter today. This Chin...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
BMC announces 10% water supply cut: No water for swimming pools, action against misuse of drinking water and moreMumbai faces a severe water crisis as the BMC slashes supply by 10% to industries, commercial entities, and sports facilities due to critic...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Mumbai rations water supply as June rainfall hits 12-year lowMumbai faces its driest June in over a decade. Water supply to construction sites is cut. Industrial usage is reduced by 20%. Reservoir lev...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'The flower has intentions, but the water has no feeling...'- A timeless lesson about unreturned feelings and life’s uncertaintiesA Chinese proverb, 'The flower has intentions, but the water has no feeling,' offers wisdom on unreturned affection. It uses nature's image...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Rural tap water coverage reaches nearly 82 pc under Jal Jeevan Mission, claims government documentIndia has achieved remarkable progress in providing tap water to rural households, claims government. The Jal Jeevan Mission has connected ...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST