January 17, 2026

Canadian Premier League Final Played in Freezing −8°C Snowstorm Goes Viral

The 2025 Canadian Premier League Final in Ottawa was played amid heavy snow and −8°C temperatures. Staff cleared pitch lines every 15 minutes as players braved icy conditions. A viral video captured the extreme winter battle on the field, earning global fan praise for dedication and resilience.

January 17, 2026

No Emergency: Hot Air Balloon Lands Safely at Hyderabad Festival, Confirms Safety Chief

A hot air balloon at Hyderabad's festival made a standard controlled landing, not an emergency. Sky Waltz flight safety head Captain M Chouhan debunks viral snag claims.

January 17, 2026

Rare Cheetah Mummies Found in Saudi Caves Reveal Ancient Wildlife Secrets

Scientists uncovered seven cheetah mummies and bones of 54 others in Saudi Arabia caves. Dated between 130 and 1,800 years old, these rare finds shed light on ancient big cats once roaming the region. Genetic tests link them to modern Asian and African cheetahs, aiding future conservation efforts.

January 17, 2026

Denmark Tests Red Streetlights to Protect Bats and Wildlife in Gladsaxe

Denmark is replacing white streetlights with red ones in Gladsaxe to reduce harm to local bats without compromising road safety. This eco-friendly experiment aims to balance wildlife care and public lighting needs.

January 17, 2026

Vedanta Seeks Green Copper Plant at Closed Sterlite Site to Boost Eco-Friendly Production

Vedanta Limited has asked the Madras High Court to approve a green copper facility at the sealed Sterlite plant site in Thoothukudi. The new plant promises eco-friendly copper production, cutting emissions and waste, while boosting local jobs and reducing India's copper imports.