The wings of the world's tiniest birds are a near-invisible blur as they whizz around tourists visiting a private Cuban garden that has become a haven for the declining species. The bee hummingbird, which measures just five to six centimeters (two inches) long, is only found in Cuba. Its losses have been huge, with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) saying it has disappeared from many areas due to deforestation. (Report and Images: AFP)
13 July,2024 02:22 PM IST | Raaina JainParts of coastal Texas were evacuated due to warnings of flooding and power outages as the southern US state braces for the Monday arrival of Beryl, which is threatening to make landfall as a hurricane. (Source and Images: AFP)
08 July,2024 12:43 PM IST | Raaina JainThe Indian cricket team has returned to much fanfare after winning the T20 Cricket World Cup in Barbados on June 29. While they landed in Delhi earlier today, they are now in Mumbai where the victory parade is set to take place 5 pm onwards. Ahead of the roadshow, the local authorities are busy cutting the trees to make way for the victory bus
04 July,2024 03:36 PM IST | Nascimento PintoGreece, a tourist hotspot, is facing a tough wildfire season after its warmest winter and earliest heatwave on record, with temperatures hitting 44°C (111°F) in June. Forest fires that raged in the outer suburbs of Athens over the weekend have been brought under control. Fanned by strong winds of up to 70 kilometres per hour and dry conditions, two fires had broken out on Sunday in the seaside resort of Keratea, east of the capital, and the suburb Stamata. (Source and Images: AFP)
01 July,2024 08:16 PM IST | Raaina JainPlants not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home but also contribute to a cooler and healthier indoor environment through their natural processes of transpiration and air purification
25 May,2024 01:13 PM IST | EditorAs a large part of India is witnessing a brutal heatwave, Indians are adopting various tactics to seek respite. Here are a few glimpses to check out
24 May,2024 05:01 PM IST | Aakanksha AhireThe most powerful solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on May 10, triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies from Tasmania to Britain leaving people in awe in different parts of the world as it was seen beyond its usual shade of green in red, orange and yellow colours
12 May,2024 01:47 PM IST | EditorInternational Leopard Day is celebrated to raise awareness about protecting and conserving leopards. Belonging to the cat family, leopards face numerous survival threats that involve habitat loss, poaching, and conflict with humans. Today, leopards are usually spotted in Indian wildlife sanctuaries and national parks
03 May,2024 04:47 PM IST | EditorDelve into the global observance of Earth Day as nations around the world, including Spain, France, India, Great Britain and Indonesia, unite for planet Earth
22 April,2024 08:39 PM IST | EditorThe cherry blossom festival in Japan, known as ‘Hanami,’ is a traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the transient beauty of cherry blossoms and the coming of the spring season. Take a look at how people celebrate this festival
05 April,2024 03:31 PM IST | EditorFor nearly six to seven months every year, the wetlands near DPS Lake turn into a sojourn for flamingos. The exodus that takes place from Rann of Kutch in Gujarat culminates at the feeding grounds of Mangrove swamps in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Scroll to see pink pilgrims at Navi Mumbai. Image courtesy: PTI
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