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Family leaves 8-year-old behind at Himachal dhaba, drives 80 km away before police tracks them down

An eight-year-old boy from Lucknow was accidentally left at a dhaba in Himachal Pradesh’s Una district during a pilgrimage stop. After the family travelled around 80 km, police used CCTV footage to trace their Tempo Traveller. The group returned to collect the child, who was handed over to his parents…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Weather Tomorrow October 9: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Bihar, Haryana and more

Weather Tomorrow: On October 9, the Meteorological Department has raised alarms for heavy rain and thunderstorms in numerous areas. The Delhi-NCR region anticipates overcast conditions paired with light precipitation. Himachal Pradesh might encounter scattered showers, thunderstorms, and lightning. Meanwhile, Bihar and Haryana are expecting partly cloudy skies and occasional rain.…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Why Are Most Devi Temples Built on Mountains?

Have you ever wondered why so many famous Devi temples are found on mountains, hills or difficult-to-reach heights? From Maa Vaishno Devi and Maa Kamakhya to Maa Vindhyavasini, Jwala Devi, Naina Devi, Mansa Devi and Saptashrungi Devi, the pattern is hard to miss. But according to Hindu spiritual traditions, this…

MyLifeXP · Oct 8

Weather Today, October 2: Rain, thunderstorms likely in several states; check Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and other cities

Weather Today: Today, various regions across India will be affected by rain, thunderstorms, and lightning, appearing as a stark contrast to the clear and dry weather found in places like Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, areas such as Bihar, Chandigarh, and Haryana are expected to remain…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Why Human-Wildlife Conflict Compensation Claims Fail in India

The Distance Between the Attack and the ChequeWhen a leopard takes a goat from a village bordering Corbett or Pench, the family has 24 to 48 hours to report it to the forest department. Miss that window and the claim is void before it starts. The animal is gone, the…

Times Life · Oct 1

Weather Today, September 30: Rain and thunderstorms in several parts of India; Check IMD weather update for Delhi-NCR, UP, Bihar, MP, Bangalore, Rajasthan and other states

Weather Today September 30: India will showcase a diverse array of weather conditions across various regions. Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh are predicted to receive rainfall and thunderstorms, whereas Delhi-NCR can expect a predominantly dry atmosphere. Meanwhile, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh might experience partly cloudy skies with a chance of…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

CISF Head Constable shoots four colleagues dead at hydropower project in J-K's Kathua

Four Central Industrial Securty Force (CISF) personnel were allegedly shot dead by a Head Constable of the force after a verbal argument over an issue at the Sewa-II Hydroelectric Project unit in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. The injured personnel were initially taken to NHPC Hospital, in Himachal Pradesh, where…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

Radio Collar Tracking in Wildlife: What the Device Weighs, Records and Costs the Animal

The 3% Rule and What It Means for a TigerWildlife biologists work with a standard: a tracking device should not exceed 3% of the animal's body weight. For a 180-kilogram Bengal tiger, that ceiling is 5.4 kilograms. Most modern GPS collars for large cats weigh between 400 and 700 grams,…

Times Life · Sep 29

Weather tomorrow September 29: IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states, check full forecast

Weather tomorrow September 29: IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across several parts of India, with isolated heavy rainfall likely in Himachal Pradesh, Northeast India, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka. Several southern and western regions may also see strong winds and thunderstorms, while mainly dry weather…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

School holiday tomorrow, September 29: Check state-wise school closure updates amid heavy rain and weather alerts

School Holiday September 29: Schools in several states may announce local closures as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, flooding and other weather concerns continue. Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha and Northeast India are among the regions being monitored. Students and parents should check fresh district-level or school-specific…

The Economic Times · Sep 28