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Deep in the lush forests of northeastern Thailand lies a geological wonder that has captivated travellers and geologists alike — Hin Sam Wan, famously known as Three Whale Rock. This extraordinary natural formation, estimated to be 75 million years old, gets its name from its uncanny resemblance to a family of whales swimming gracefully through […]

In a world often driven by efficiency and cost-cutting, Japan once demonstrated an extraordinary act of compassion through the small Kyu-Shirataki Station on Hokkaido Island. Until 2016, this remote station remained in service solely to ensure one high school student could continue her education without hardship. When freight services ended and passenger numbers dwindled, Japan

Western Australia’s Hamersley Province has been confirmed as home to the largest iron ore deposit ever recorded, containing an estimated 55 billion metric tons of the mineral. The discovery, detailed in a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is poised to reshape the global iron market and challenge existing geological

From McDonald’s and Coca-Cola to Amazon and Apple, several U.S.-based multinationals are facing calls for a boycott in India, as business leaders and supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi rally against Washington’s recent tariff measures. India — the world’s most populous nation — is a major market for American brands, many of which have expanded

India’s passport has made notable gains in the latest Henley Passport Index, which ranks the world’s most powerful travel documents. The improved ranking reflects a steady rise in the number of destinations Indians can visit without a prior visa or through visa-on-arrival facilities, now exceeding 60 countries. The Henley Passport Index, which evaluates passports from

Russia’s remote Far East was shaken once again on Saturday as a powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Kuril Islands, just days after an unprecedented 8.8-magnitude tremor rocked the Kamchatka Peninsula. According to the National Center for Seismology, the Kuril Islands quake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, with its epicenter pinpointed at latitude

In a historic infrastructure push, Italy has approved plans to construct what will become the world’s longest suspension bridge, connecting the island of Sicily to the Italian mainland. The ambitious €13.5 billion ($15.5 billion) project is set to redefine European engineering and bolster the country’s southern connectivity. The bridge will span the Strait of Messina,

In a move that signals shifting tides in global energy politics, India’s state-owned oil refiners are quietly dialing back on Russian crude purchases amid mounting diplomatic and economic pressure from the United States. The recalibration, while not publicly acknowledged as a policy shift, marks a significant turn in India’s energy diplomacy — one that could

1. SBI Sounds Alarm on Tariff FalloutIndia’s largest public bank warns Trump’s tariff war with India could severely backfire on the U.S. economy, calling it a poor and risky business move. 2. Triple Threat to U.S. EconomyThe report forecasts a drop in U.S. GDP growth, rising inflation, and a weakening dollar, creating a dangerous economic

Cherrapunji, Meghalaya – Nestled in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, Cherrapunji, also known as Sohra, is globally renowned as one of the wettest places on Earth. Located in the Lower Cherrapunji region, within the Sohra Civil Sub-division, lies the village of Mawmluh, home to around 1,500 residents. Perched on the edge of the