World Environment Day 2025 is being celebrated globally on June 5 with the theme “Our Land. Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration.” This year’s focus is on land restoration, combating desertification, and building drought resilience—issues that are becoming more urgent due to climate change and human activities. Marking its 51st anniversary, this annual United Nations-led event…
To secure the future of one of Northern Ireland’s few remaining native woodlands, a surprising amount of clearing is required before the true forest can emerge. That’s why a major long-term effort has begun—potentially lasting decades—focused on cutting back and removing invasive non-native plants along a key woodland corridor between Belfast and Bangor. Museums NI…
When most people hear “hibernation,” they imagine animals sleeping through the cold winter months to survive harsh conditions. However, some animals actually hibernate in the summer too. This process, known as aestivation (or estivation), is a survival tactic used by various species to cope with intense heat, drought, or limited food supply. Similar to winter…
Wildfires sweeping across Manitoba have forced the province to declare a state of emergency, triggering the evacuation of over 17,000 residents and prompting federal military deployment. Premier Wab Kinew described it as “the largest evacuation in most Manitobans’ living memory.” Kinew said, “We’re calling in the military because we need to move 17,000 people quickly,”…
A large section of a glacier in the Swiss Alps broke away on Wednesday, unleashing a torrent of ice, mud, and rocks that engulfed much of a nearby mountain village. Authorities had previously evacuated the area due to concerns over a potential rockslide. Officials confirmed that one person remains unaccounted for following the incident. Rescue…
Tornado sirens echoed across Minneapolis on Thursday as a powerful storm moved through Minnesota, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Tornado Warning for Minneapolis, Coon Rapids, and Blaine until 2:45 PM. Tornado Watch 251 remains in effect for parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin until 8 PM CDT on Thursday, according to an alert…
Two massive wildfires that erupted in Los Angeles on Tuesday have left residents grappling with destruction and chaos. As Pacific Palisades and Altadena’s Eaton Canyon burned, consuming homes and forcing thousands to evacuate, questions arose about what led to these catastrophic events. The combination of environmental factors, human activity, and climate change appears to have…
Dr. Manmohan Singh was born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, a village in the Punjab province of British India (now in Pakistan). After the partition, his family migrated to India. A brilliant student, Singh earned his degrees in Economics from Punjab University, followed by a Master’s degree from Cambridge University, and a doctorate from…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light to the ambitious Pan 2.0 project. Announced on November 25, the initiative aims to transform India’s PAN (Permanent Account Number) system into a fully paperless, online platform under the Digital India mission. ₹1,435 Crore Allocation for Modernization…
In Hindu culture, symbolism and tradition play an essential role in daily practices, ceremonies, and religious rituals. One such symbol of good fortune is the humble Re 1 coin. Though seemingly small in value, the Re 1 coin holds profound cultural and religious significance and is commonly found tucked into auspicious gifts, especially in the…
