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Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore ‘dodging floating poo' while stuck in space
NASA astronauts Williams and Wilmore face survival challenges in space, including recycling urine for water and managing hygiene, claims Meganne Christian.
Published on Aug 20, 2024 11:57 PM IST
Aditi Srivastava
Two 144-year-old Goan clubs fight for survival in Mumbai
The Club of St Anthony, Deussua, and the Club of Dandevadcares are trying to stave off fraudulent sale, preserve slice of history
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 09:19 AM IST
Man attempts to survive in landslide-hit Wayanad hamlet by clinging on to boulder
Man attempts to survive in landslide-hit Wayanad hamlet by clinging on to boulder
Published on Jul 30, 2024 12:56 PM IST
PTI |
Only 42.5% trees transplanted in Delhi survived: Forest department
The Delhi Tree Transplantation Policy, 2020, mandates a survival rate of 80% at all sites, which means none of the seven sites met this target
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 06:08 AM IST
Jasjeev Gandhiok, New Delhi
A dove in love with dear life
The dove, which otherwise seemed so lifeless and enervated, stirred back to life upon feeling the pain inflicted by the violent tugs of the crow’s bill
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 06:34 AM IST
Vikram Jit Singh
Spice of Life: Making up for lost pieces in many a puzzle of life
As people evolve, they learn to fill up empty glasses, lives, homes and hearts, just with their own treasure of contribution. One comes across so many people, who can fill up for the absence of many with their sole presence.
Updated on Jun 08, 2024 07:32 AM IST
Bubbu Tir
Silent signals: Know unseen signs and symptoms of cancer for swift detection
Spotting cancer early: Watch out for these red flags or key symptoms of cancer that are often missed and other expert insights for early detection
Published on Apr 26, 2024 06:41 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Does the transplantation of trees really work?
Thousands of trees have been transplanted to allow for development in cities across India, but few survive the process. Experts weigh in with solutions
Published on Apr 11, 2024 10:51 PM IST
Kiran Mehta
KGMU doctors give fresh lease of life to U.P. man after iron rod pierces his heart ‘through and through’
The incident took place when Mannelal was working on an under-construction toilet at his home at Durgapur, in Sultanpur district on March 27. The roof came down and an iron rod pierced his body.
Updated on Apr 09, 2024 06:22 AM IST
Gaurav Saigal, Lucknow
World Forestry Day 2024: Date, history, significance
World Forestry Day 2024: From date to history, here's all that you need to know about the special day.
Published on Mar 20, 2024 04:46 PM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
HT Picks; New Reads
On the reading list this week is a meditation on the nature of memory that’s also a chronicle of the author’s flight from Kashmir 34 years ago, an exploration of developments in Asian thought, art, and politics that defied EuroAmerican models, and the first volume of Romulus Whitaker’s memoir
Updated on Feb 10, 2024 08:48 AM IST
HT Team
Contractors’ union asks Karnataka govt to clear bills pending since 2021
Contractors in Belagavi district protest outside the government building, demanding the clearance of pending bills totalling ₹22,000 crore.
Updated on Dec 15, 2023 08:36 AM IST
Hirekop Rajan Samuel, Belagavi
Life in a tunnel: How the 41 banded, and survived, together
41 men were trapped in a collapsed tunnel in the Himalayas for 17 days. They survived by using minimal resources and communicating with rescuers through pipes.
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 07:51 AM IST
Amit BathlaDebabrata Mohanty, Silkyara/bhubaneswar
Three siblings skip school to swim in river; stuck for a day after losing way
Three minor siblings went missing after skipping school to visit a river in Thane. They were found after one and a half days of wandering.
Updated on Oct 21, 2023 07:58 AM IST
The sacking of Kevin McCarthy will make supporting Ukraine harder
And Republicans have made supporting Ukraine harder
Published on Oct 06, 2023 03:26 AM IST
The Economist
Hate killed her husband, love helped family survive
Rashida Kotawala was 30 and a mother of two when her husband went missing in the post-Babri Masjid riots of January 1993
Updated on Aug 14, 2023 11:41 PM IST
Jyoti Punwani
150-year-old Banyan, imported from India, struggles to survive in Hawaiian blaze
The 46-trunk Banyan tree, called paniana in Hawaiian, was a mere 8-foot sapling when it was planted in Maui's Lahaina town in 1873.
Published on Aug 11, 2023 10:55 PM IST
PTI |
MP Arora urges Centre to revive textile industry
Arora drew the attention of the government towards a matter which has severely affected the working and survival of spinning mills in India especially in Ludhiana
Updated on Aug 11, 2023 12:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Rat attack on garbage piles weakens Parsik Hill in Thane
Rats burrowing into a 107-year-old rail tunnel in Mumbai have weakened the hill through which it passes, causing concern for authorities. Two incidents of cave-ins have been reported, and boulders have been rolling down the hill, indicating loosening soil. The rats have been drawn to garbage dumped on the hill, and their burrows have further weakened the hill. Measures are being taken to stop the dumping of garbage and to clear unauthorised slums in the area. Retaining walls have been built to protect the rail lines from collapsing.
Updated on Jul 27, 2023 12:53 AM IST
World Juggling Day: Spare a thought for the smiles we bring, say Delhi artistes
On World Juggling Day (June 17), NCR-based jugglers share the struggles they undergo to make ends meet while staying true to their art form. They strive day in and out to preserve their skills, but don’t wish their children to face similar hardships by choosing this profession as the sole means of earning livelihood.
Updated on Jun 17, 2023 10:25 PM IST
Manvi Singh, New Delhi
Navi Mumbai hospital nurses back premature twins
Their lungs were not fully developed and they weighed 750 and 800 grams each and they survival seemed like a miracle to the doctors. Yet after four months of intensive care provided by the team of doctors and nursing staff, the baby boys have survived the odds
Updated on Jun 13, 2023 10:52 PM IST
Children who survived Colombian plane crash say mother lived for days
Manuel Ranoque, father of the two youngest children, told, the oldest of the four siblings had described to him how their mother was alive for about four days.
Published on Jun 12, 2023 10:56 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
‘Environment Week’ begins at Prayagraj’s IIIT-A
On the first day of Environment Week, members of the IIIT-A fraternity took the initiative to use their air conditioners at 24°C.
Updated on Jun 02, 2023 12:53 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Bhiwandi porter gets new lease of life on birthday
After spending 20 hours under the collapsed Bhiwandi building, Sunil Pisal, a porter, was rescued by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Sunday. Incidentally, Pisal turned 26 on Sunday. He was rushed to IGM Hospital for treatment
Updated on May 01, 2023 12:48 AM IST
N K Gupta
35-year-old driver’s body found after being trapped in debris for 22 hrs
Nanda Ahire, Gavai’s sister, said on Saturday she received information about the building collapse and she left Diva with her cousin Siddharth at about 1.45pm, but it took them more than three hours to reach the collapse site due to heavy traffic jam. Upon reaching there, she learnt that Gavai was still missing and was feared trapped in the debris
Updated on May 01, 2023 12:35 AM IST
N K Gupta
Time to get familiar with 3 terms: wet bulb, dry bulb and real feel temperature
What is the point of measuring temperatures in different ways, and what is the role of humidity in these? HT explains.
Published on Apr 19, 2023 12:51 PM IST
Minecraft, Pringles team up to create suspiciously scrumptious snack adventure
Pringles and Minecraft are teaming up for a snack sensation that's sure to please both gamers and snackers alike
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 07:03 PM IST
Paurush Omar
Uttar Pradesh plans to plant 350 million saplings in a day in July
In the past six years, U.P. has planted 133 crore (1.33 billion) saplings and ‘we asked reputed external agencies to do a survey for survival of the planted saplings and the results were optimistic’, says Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 01:01 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Learn to spot the effort paradox or it could quietly make your life harder
The human brain is hard-wired for effort. It was so integral to our survival, we evolved to enjoy it for its own sake. See how that could be hurting you today.
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 02:03 PM IST
Sukanya Datta
HC rejects pleas of Goa casinos for fee waiver for Covid lockdown period
A bench of Justices M S Sonak and Valmiki Sa Menezes on Thursday said seeking concessions is neither reasonable nor a legitimate expectation
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 02:17 PM IST
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