A rare viral video likely from Keonjhar, Odisha, shows a wild elephant nicknamed 'Raju' dancing with a man in front of a crowd. The playful moment offered a refreshing contrast to usual human-elephant conflict stories. Onlookers guided the elephant calmly back to the forest, while the clip spread widely online, drawing attention to coexistence and compassion.

A Thailand man has gone viral after sharing a DIY, bicycle-powered dishwashing machine that washes, rinses, and dries utensils while he cycles. The setup uses rotating nets, water, dishwashing liquid, and a fan to clean dishes automatically. The video crossed 20.4 million views, with social media users praising his creativity and jokingly calling it 'Dishwasher Pro Max'.

A shocking video from Uttarakhand's Khatima Road shows a woman's scooter colliding with a wild elephant, reportedly breaking the animal's tusks. The elephant briefly collapsed after the impact before running into a nearby forest, while the scooter was badly damaged. The viral incident triggered concern online over road safety and rising human-wildlife encounters in forest-linked areas.

Haryana tourists were allegedly stripped naked, assaulted, and threatened by a mob near Kale-ki-Dhal in Rishikesh on May 20 after being accused of harassing a woman and a minor girl. Police registered an FIR against four named accused and several unidentified persons under attempt to murder, grievous assault, and criminal intimidation charges.

Mumbai Indians star Rohit Sharma was spotted at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata during IPL 2026 buzz, where he warmly interacted with young fans. Despite travel rush, he stopped for photos and joked, "Now that you guys have come, the rest will also come," making the moment lighthearted, memorable, and heartwarming for the excited children.

At the Hamburg Open, tennis player Daniel Altmaier sparked controversy after kicking his racket into the stands during a match against Tommy Paul. Frustrated after losing a break, he first threw the racket, then kicked it again toward spectators. Despite the risky action, the umpire issued only a code violation, not disqualification, surprising many observers and fans.

Changing monsoon patterns are emerging as a major challenge for agriculture and water systems in India. Experts say increasing rainfall variability and weather extremes require policymakers, farmers and communities to strengthen climate resilience through smarter water management, crop planning and preparedness measures.

Tribal communities in Wayanad, Kerala have long managed paddy pests without chemical pesticides by observing insect behaviour, using local plants and maintaining soil and water health. Experts say these low cost, ecosystem based practices offer valuable lessons for sustainable and climate resilient farming. Physical barriers, light traps and scarecrows are among various methods used by farmers.

Bihar Police rescued a 4-year-old boy who was kidnapped from a temple in Aurangabad. Police tracked the accused woman using CCTV footage from railway stations and launched a search operation with 15 teams. The child was rescued safely from Gaya, where another child was also found. A viral video shows emotional parents thanking officers and touching their feet after the reunion.

Atmospheric rivers, often described as rivers in the sky, play a significant role in shaping monsoon and extreme rainfall events in India. Scientists say these concentrated moisture flows can trigger intense downpours and floods, making them increasingly important for weather forecasting and disaster preparedness. They play a major part in the formation of clouds.