Gram Panchayat Bagi near Shimla refuses to give land for the proposed Jathiya Devi mountain township. 280 families sign resolution against the Rs 1,374-crore project, citing threat to agricultural and forest land. Read the full story.
Chef-author Suvir Saran reveals the hidden solitude within a life of constant attention. In a candid essay, he explores the labour of charisma and the essential need for true solitude. Read his powerful introspection.
Chef Suvir Saran's memoir 'Tell My Mother I Like Boys' blends culinary passion with a personal journey of identity. A must-read for food lovers and seekers of authentic stories.
China reopened the sacred Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage route to Indian travellers in 2025. Discover the journey's spiritual significance and what this means for devotees.
Explore Sheila Kumar's review of the quietly luminous memoir 'Called by the Hills', a book that captures life's unspoken intimacy with the land. Discover the essence of mountain time.
A Mumbai court's landmark ruling clarifies that a live-in relationship with a married man lacks legal marital status, prioritizing the rights of the first wife and children. A cautionary tale for modern relationships.
Discover six incredible animals whose natural scents mimic everyday foods like popcorn, curry, and honey. Learn the survival reasons behind these surprising smells.
Struggling with 2026 resolutions? From 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' to 'Manjhi', here are 7 powerful Bollywood movies that inspire grit, self-belief, and unwavering commitment to your goals.
Legendary German rock band Scorpions announce their return to India in April 2026 after 18 years. The 'Coming Home' tour will hit Shillong, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. Get ready to rock!
Sarah Jessica Parker hints at future directing while accepting the Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes. Helen Mirren receives the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Read more about the star-studded Golden Eve ceremony.
In a rare conservation triumph, a mountain gorilla gave birth to twins in DR Congo's Virunga National Park. This event boosts the endangered species' population. Read more.
Nepal abandons its refundable $4000 waste deposit for Everest climbers after it failed to reduce garbage. A new five-year Clean Mountain Strategy with higher fees and 'Mountain Rangers' is now in place. Will it work?
The Supreme Court pauses a controversial height rule for the Aravallis, but with 1,200+ mining leases, the ancient range needs a long-term vision. Learn why ecological interconnectedness is key.
Crops in Uttarkashi's Rawai valley dry up after 3 months without rain. Farmers face huge losses as pea and wheat plants wither. Officials urge use of irrigation.
A Pakistani couple visiting China left their infant twins with a park security guard, sparking a viral debate on trust and parenting. Locals stepped in to help. Watch the heartwarming yet controversial incident.
Archaeologists in Norway uncover a remarkably preserved 1,500-year-old reindeer hunting site with rare wooden artifacts, including a mysterious oar, high in the mountains. Discover how climate change is revealing lost history.
UAE authorities ban barbecues in Jebel Hafeet parking areas to combat littering. Fines start at Dh1,000. Find out where you can still grill and why this rule is in place.
Indian security forces conducted a successful joint operation in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, destroying a militant hideout and recovering a cache of war-like stores. Read the full details of the anti-terror operation.
Intense rainfall caused 18 landslides in Coonoor, uprooting trees and halting Nilgiris Mountain Railway. Officials confirm no casualties but report road damage and evacuations. Read for full details.
Gujarat government invites urban planners to develop master plans for five satellite towns near major cities, aiming to reduce urban pressure and provide world-class infrastructure by 2030. Read more.
A woman hiking alone in northern Colorado was found dead in a suspected mountain lion attack, the state's first fatal encounter in over 25 years. Authorities have shot two lions.
India's bullet train project achieves a major milestone with the breakthrough of its first mountain tunnel in Palghar, Maharashtra. Get the latest updates on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor progress.
India's bullet train project achieves a major breakthrough with the completion of its first mountain tunnel in Palghar. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces the 2027 launch date and details the phased rollout plan for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.
A US think tank warns of a potential India-Pakistan armed conflict in 2026 due to heightened terrorist activity. Read the full risk assessment and analysis here.
A cable car collision in Italy's Piedmont region injured four people and led to a major evacuation. Get the latest details on the Macugnaga accident and rescue efforts.
Advocate Rajesh Jakhar warns a 100-metre height criterion could strip protection from nearly half the fragile Aravalli range, endangering its ecosystem. Read the full analysis.
China's cyberspace regulator mandates AI service providers to inform users of AI interaction every two hours to prevent overdependence. New rules enforce security, ethics, and socialist values.
Unchecked stubble burning in Andhra Pradesh's farmlands is creating a severe air pollution threat for Amaravati and Vijayawada, with PM2.5 levels reaching 140. Experts warn of a potential 'Delhi-like' crisis if immediate action is not taken.
A medical evacuation helicopter crashed on Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, killing all five on board, including two foreign climbers. Read the tragic details.
Remembering Vinod Kumar Shukla, the Jnanpith-winning Hindi writer who died at 88. His radical gentleness and unique narrative style left an indelible mark on Indian literature. Explore his legacy.