Could heavy rain disrupt travel this week? IMD flags these regions in India; what travellers need to know

India faces widespread heavy to extremely heavy rainfall from September 1 to 7. Chhattisgarh is under the sharpest warning for isolated extremely heavy rainfall on Tuesday. Northeast and north India, along with the west coast, will experience persistent wet conditions. Flash-flood risks are flagged in several districts across eastern and northern regions. Disruptions to travel…

‘This is my mum’: Lost 7-year-old couldn’t remember mother’s number, so she drew this hilarious ‘portrait’ instead; later police reunited her with parents

In a remarkable tale from China, a seven-year-old girl managed to guide police to her mother through a drawing. Although she couldn’t remember her parents’ phone numbers, the drawing proved humorous but lacked critical details. Fortunately, her memory of a nearby grocery store led officers to her family. The reunion was swift, and she was…

IBPS RRB 2026 registration begins for over 13,000 Group A Officers, Group B Office Assistant posts; direct link to apply here

IBPS has begun registrations for Regional Rural Banks recruitment across India. Applications are open for Office Assistants and various Officer Scale positions. The registration process commenced on September 1, 2026, and closes September 21. A total of 13,441 vacancies are available for eligible candidates to apply. Candidates must meet specific age and educational criteria before…

Japan’s 4-minute workout goes massively viral with a claim of losing 5 kg in a week; here’s why millions are watching and what you can learn from this

An intriguing four-minute Japanese workout is gaining popularity online for its promise of quick weight loss. While easy to follow and a suitable substitute for gym routines, experts warn that shedding five kilograms in just a week is unrealistic. These brief exercise sessions can enhance overall health, but true weight loss success relies on a…

Once hunted to near extinction, Brazil’s humpback whales make a stunning comeback, population surges from just 2,000 to nearly 35,000 in two decades

Brazil’s humpback whale population has recovered from about 2,000 to nearly 35,000 after commercial whaling pushed the species close to extinction. Protection measures and a global whaling ban helped the whales return to Brazil’s waters. Scientists are now studying their migration, family links and behaviour, while tracking threats from fishing nets, ships and warming seas.

A man bought 51,000 acres of degraded land in Florida; decades later, it became the largest private restoration project east of the Mississippi

Advocating for biodiversity, E.O. Wilson suggests that dedicating half of Earth to nature is crucial for preventing a sixth mass extinction. In conjunction, M.C. Davis has embarked on an ambitious project to restore the longleaf pine ecosystem in the Southeastern U.S., investing extensively in native species reintroduction and tree planting. His Nokuse Plantation represents a…