Nature's Oddities: Corpse Flowers to Upside-Down Trees
Explore bizarre plants like the corpse flower that smells like rotting flesh, pebble-like desert survivors, and carnivorous wonders that hunt insects. Discover nature's strangest adaptations.
Explore bizarre plants like the corpse flower that smells like rotting flesh, pebble-like desert survivors, and carnivorous wonders that hunt insects. Discover nature's strangest adaptations.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that US military deployment does not intimidate Iran, ruling out halting uranium enrichment in talks with Washington. Iran is consulting with strategic partners China and Russia.
An eight-year-old boy was critically injured after a wild animal attacked him in Bahraich's Khairighat area. Villagers rescued the child, who is now undergoing treatment.
The Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee has directed a Ghaziabad-based firm to deposit Rs 2.37 lakh as environment compensation for operating without consent at the Dadumajra dumping site.
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RecommendedThe mother and wife of late environmental activist Radheshyam Pemani Bishnoi were hospitalized in Jaisalmer after their health deteriorated following a three-day fast in solidarity with the Save Khejri movement.
Indore experienced its coldest February night in two years with temperatures plunging to 10.6°C, creating biting cold conditions. The Met department attributes this to atmospheric systems, with a gradual warming trend expected soon.
New research using zinc isotopes reveals Bermuda's volcanic rocks originated from carbon-rich fluids stored deep in Earth's mantle since the Pangaea supercontinent era, not from recycled seafloor sediments.
A private contractor hired for desilting Rajasthan's Bisalpur Dam has allegedly encroached on the protected catchment zone, constructing permanent structures in violation of contract terms and environmental norms.
Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi receives a 15-month prison sentence for supporting anti-hijab protests, highlighting ongoing human rights tensions in the country.
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RecommendedVolunteers restoring Perur Periyakulam lake in Coimbatore discovered evidence of drug use and alcohol consumption, raising concerns about the lake's ecosystem and social environment.
Rajasthan experiences a sharp temperature contrast with warm afternoons up to 31°C in Barmer and cold mornings as low as 4.9°C in Fatehpur. Meteorological officials attribute this to clear skies and northerly winds.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been sentenced to over seven additional years in prison by an Iranian court while on hunger strike, as Tehran intensifies its crackdown on dissent.
Tehran and Jakarta face existential water crises, while Indian cities like Delhi and Bengaluru grapple with acute shortages. Climate change and overexploitation are driving capitals toward potential abandonment.
Iran's Fordow nuclear facility faces threats from bunker-buster bombs, raising global security concerns. This article explores the site's vulnerabilities and international diplomatic responses.
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RecommendedAhmedabad's minimum temperature fell to 16.2°C on Sunday, a significant 2.8°C drop from Saturday. IMD forecasts similar chilly conditions with health concerns rising due to the double season effect.
A state-level environmental committee in Haryana has inspected waste disposal sites in Yamunanagar district to assess compliance with pollution norms and waste management practices.
This article explores the historical conflict between imperialism and nationalism, highlighting how nationalist movements have challenged imperial dominance to achieve self-rule and independence across the globe.
The Union government is launching a renewed linear infrastructure policy to streamline development in protected areas while strengthening conservation safeguards, announced at an international workshop in Bengaluru.
Residents, artists, and bulls rallied at Korattur Lake for Eri Pongal, emphasizing protection of the 594-acre waterbody through cultural events and a new website launch.
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RecommendedMumbai recorded its cleanest air of February with an AQI of 117, though suburbs like Sion remained polluted. Simultaneously, temperatures soared 3.7°C above normal, disrupting the winter chill.
Ludhiana experienced one of its coldest January months in recent years, with record low minimum temperatures and significant rainfall, according to meteorological data.
A memorial honoring 41 victims of a New Year's Day nightclub fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, was destroyed by fire early Sunday, reopening wounds for a grieving community. Authorities suspect candles ignited the structure.
Karnataka has launched a comprehensive masterplan to safeguard eco-sensitive zones (ESZs) in its wildlife sanctuaries and tiger reserves. The plan, enforced under the Environment (Protection) Act, establishes monitoring committees to regulate human activi
Forest officials in Tirunelveli are investigating farmer complaints of migratory bird deaths near Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary, though no carcasses have been found, possibly due to scavenging by stray dogs.
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RecommendedHaryana has submitted its annual air quality action plan to CAQM, targeting a 21.5% reduction in average AQI by year-end. The plan includes specific measures for Gurgaon like bus expansion, dust control, and EV charging infrastructure.
A new IEEFA study of 33 companies in high-emitting sectors finds that bold climate ambitions are not backed by accountable targets or concrete actions, highlighting a gap in India's corporate sustainability efforts.
Volunteers from Tree Walk surveyed 10 rare trees in the Museum compound to identify and preserve them. The initiative highlighted species like the Spinous Keno and Malabar Iron Wood, sparking calls for an urban screening policy in Kerala.
The Meteorological Centre in Shimla predicts light rain and snow in Himachal Pradesh's high and mid hills on February 9 and 10 due to an active western disturbance, with temperatures dropping as low as -13.4°C.
Pope Leo XIV has expressed hope that Nigerian authorities will work with determination to ensure the safety of every citizen following recent violent attacks in the country.
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RecommendedEnvironmentalist Satyanarayana Bolisetty warns that Andhra Pradesh's coastline is being sacrificed for marginal industrial profits, causing severe ecological and health damage, and calls for independent expert assessment.