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Updated : Aug 18, 2026

Think India is the tea capital? China dominates global tea production. Here’s who comes next

From morning chai to afternoon tea, the world’s tea habit is enormous. But the countries supplying it are far fewer than you might expect.

Discarded solar panels contain valuable materials such as silicon, silver, copper and tellurium

Updated : Aug 17, 2026

$935 billion opportunity: Why recycling solar old panels is the next big market

Researchers anticipate that PV recycling will achieve financial viability between 2035 and 2040. Processing costs are projected to plummet from $342-2,550 per tonne in 2020 down to $55.9-402.7 per tonne by 2040 as capabilities mature.

The treasure, which included gold coins, nuggets, and numbered bullion bars.

Updated : Aug 17, 2026

₹98 crore fortune: How an 18-year-old worker in Belgium hit an underground gold jackpot

Belgium now has another claim to fame: the summer a sewer dig turned into a €9m gold rush. As investigators trace the gold’s origins, one thing is certain: for Kobe and his crew, an ordinary summer job has turned into a once-in-a-lifetime story.

Updated : Aug 14, 2026

Not a passenger bullet train: How China’s experimental maglev vehicle reached 800kmph and stopped in eight seconds

China’s East Lake Laboratory accelerated a 1.1-tonne maglev test vehicle to 800kmph in 5.3 seconds on a one-kilometre track. It was an experimental platform, not a passenger train.

Updated : Aug 14, 2026

Japan’s bullet train secret: These 8 foods make the journey almost as exciting as the ride

Japan’s Shinkansen journey is not just about speed. Explore 8 iconic ekiben foods, from sushi and crab boxes to self-heating meals, that turn a bullet train ride into a culinary adventure.

Updated : Aug 13, 2026

Iceland, Bhutan, Canada among top 10 countries with the most freshwater per person. Check full list here

The countries with the highest freshwater resources per person show a striking concentration among nations with abundant rainfall, glaciers, rivers, forests and relatively small populations

Updated : Aug 12, 2026

60% of world's wild Asian elephants live in India: Why their survival matters

Nearly 60% of the world's wild Asian elephants live in India. Here's how reserves, corridors and conservation efforts are protecting elephants and forests.

Updated : Aug 7, 2026

World’s first 16MW floating wind platform begins operation, changing offshore energy forever

China’s world-first 16MW floating wind platform, Haiyou Anlan, begins operation in the South China Sea, bringing offshore renewable energy closer to deeper waters and cleaner power.

Assam launches second Amrit Brikshya Andolan with enhanced digital features

Updated : Aug 7, 2026

Think trees only cool roads? Singapore's million-tree plan could slash your AC bill, what scientists discovered

A key figure cited in Singapore’s planning documents and public discourse is that shading a street with trees can lower street-level temperatures by up to 2.6 degrees Celsius.

Updated : Aug 6, 2026

From decisions to documents: The hidden ways AI is changing office work

Microsoft’s Work Trend Index reveals how AI is transforming office work, from decision-making and documentation to communication and data processing, showing the growing role of AI at workplaces.

Updated : Aug 6, 2026

From Tiangong to Mars: How space-grown rice is opening a new frontier

China’s Tiangong space station has harvested rice grown in orbit, marking a major step towards space farming. Discover how scientists are exploring food production for Moon and Mars missions.

Updated : Aug 5, 2026

SpaceX and NVIDIA’s big bet: AI data centres are moving into orbit

SpaceX and NVIDIA are building Starmind AI satellites to bring data centre-level AI computing into orbit, enabling faster space data processing and reducing dependence on Earth-based infrastructure.

Updated : Aug 3, 2026

Google billionaire Sergey Brin’s floating palace comes with shocking details

Google co-founder Sergey Brin’s $450 million Dragonfly megayacht is a floating palace with luxury suites, pools, hybrid technology and a fascinating ownership journey before reaching the billionaire.

Updated : Jul 31, 2026

After Hubble and Webb: NASA’s next telescope is ready to hunt impossible discoveries

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to follow Hubble and Webb with faster cosmic surveys, hunting galaxies, exoplanets, dark matter and discoveries beyond current science.

Updated : Jul 27, 2026

Jeff Bezos ex-wife MacKenzie Scott’s ‘Donation Playbook’ inspires Evan Spiegel’s big Gift

Spiegel and his wife, Miranda Kerr, reportedly donated enough to wipe out $550 million in medical debt for more than 261,000 Californians, with the money directed to Undue Medical Debt.

Updated : Jul 25, 2026

Countries creating the most new millionaires: US tops global list; where does India stand?

The United States dominated the rankings, accounting for almost half of all new millionaires globally by adding more than 441,000 individuals

Tokyo Metropolitan Government is encouraging employees to wear shorts, polo shirts, T-shirts and sneakers to work

Updated : Jul 17, 2026

Too hot for suits? Japan tells employees to wear shorts to work as heatwave changes office rules

The initiative comes as Japan braces for another scorching summer following its hottest summer on record in 2025.

Ambassador of Israel to India, Reuven Azar

Updated : Jul 17, 2026

'India not just building airports, but...': Israeli envoy after Guwahati, Navi Mumbai airports get global recognition

"Hope to see Indian companies building an airport in Israel as well soon!” The envoy’s remark signals growing interest in international collaboration as India’s aviation infrastructure receives global attention.

Updated : Jul 17, 2026

Not just a train tunnel: How Switzerland’s mega project is quietly protecting the Alps

Deep beneath the Alps, Switzerland is proving that the biggest answer to a climate challenge can sometimes be hidden underground.

No alcohol, schools shut: France tightens curbs as extreme heat grips Europe

Updated : Jul 13, 2026

'Set Your AC to 78°F': Mayor Joharan Mamdani's plea to protect power supply during heatwave

As temperatures soar toward triple digits, Mayor Mamdani is asking New Yorkers to set their ACs to 78°F, dim lights and unplug unused devices so the strained grid can keep everyone—especially children, seniors and those with health conditions—safe and cool.

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

Updated : Jul 13, 2026

Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gives $20 mn to youth mental health non-profit Active Minds

The unrestricted donation comes at a time when mental health challenges among American teenagers are intensifying, with nearly one in five adolescents reporting suicidal thoughts

World

Think India is the tea capital? China dominates global tea production. Here’s who comes next

$935 billion opportunity: Why recycling solar old panels is the next big market

₹98 crore fortune: How an 18-year-old worker in Belgium hit an underground gold jackpot

Not a passenger bullet train: How China’s experimental maglev vehicle reached 800kmph and stopped in eight seconds

Japan’s bullet train secret: These 8 foods make the journey almost as exciting as the ride

Iceland, Bhutan, Canada among top 10 countries with the most freshwater per person. Check full list here

60% of world's wild Asian elephants live in India: Why their survival matters

World’s first 16MW floating wind platform begins operation, changing offshore energy forever

Think trees only cool roads? Singapore's million-tree plan could slash your AC bill, what scientists discovered

From decisions to documents: The hidden ways AI is changing office work

From Tiangong to Mars: How space-grown rice is opening a new frontier

SpaceX and NVIDIA’s big bet: AI data centres are moving into orbit

Google billionaire Sergey Brin’s floating palace comes with shocking details

After Hubble and Webb: NASA’s next telescope is ready to hunt impossible discoveries

Jeff Bezos ex-wife MacKenzie Scott’s ‘Donation Playbook’ inspires Evan Spiegel’s big Gift

Countries creating the most new millionaires: US tops global list; where does India stand?

Too hot for suits? Japan tells employees to wear shorts to work as heatwave changes office rules

'India not just building airports, but...': Israeli envoy after Guwahati, Navi Mumbai airports get global recognition

Not just a train tunnel: How Switzerland’s mega project is quietly protecting the Alps

'Set Your AC to 78°F': Mayor Joharan Mamdani's plea to protect power supply during heatwave

Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gives $20 mn to youth mental health non-profit Active Minds

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