In 1863, a Civil War survivor decided to build a new life in Nebraska with the woman he loved. Soon, he became the first homesteader in American history and started a family in the 160 acres he claimedDaniel Freeman made history in 1863 when he became the first person to file a claim under the Homestead Act, taking 160 acres of land in Ne...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
US states issue special proclamations to commemorate August 15, 2026 as 'India Day'Several US states are marking India’s 80th Independence Day by proclaiming August 15, 2026, as ‘India Day’ or ‘India Independence Day’. Del...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
American Airlines shakes up leadership as CEO faces pressure to close profit gapAmerican Airlines is reorganizing its senior management team. New roles are being added to broaden oversight and boost performance. A forme...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
American proverb of the day: “When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die the world cries and you rejoice" — A powerful reminder to live a life that makes the world betterToday’s American proverb of the day offers a powerful reflection on life, purpose, kindness and legacy. “When you were born, you cried and ...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
Jackie the famous Big Bear eagle has died; What happens to her body next could help native American tribesJackie, the adored bald eagle and internet icon, has left us at the age of fourteen. Her remains will be sent to a federal program aimed at...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Trump says Russia agreed to release American ex-Marine after discussions with PutinRussia has agreed to release American citizen Robert Gilman, a former Marine. President Donald Trump announced this development after speak...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
American proverb of the day: 'A dose of adversity is often...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on hardships, personal growth, weaknesses, character, wisdom, gratitude and inner strengthAmerican proverb of the day, “A dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine,” explains how hardships can contribute to pers...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
In 1963, federal engineers completed Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona for water storage and power, which turned the Colorado River colder and disrupted native fish reproductionGlen Canyon Dam altered the Colorado River's temperature and flow significantly. This change negatively affected the endangered humpback ch...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Happiness Habit of the day by F Scott Fitzgerald: ‘It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving…’ What the American author of The Great Gatsby teaches about happiness and kindnessF. Scott Fitzgerald’s quote about a “sunny smile” highlights how small acts of kindness can brighten someone’s day. Comparing a smile to mo...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
In 1970s American bald eagles were saved from brink of extinction, decades later California's internet sensation, social media viral species Jackie dies. Officials announce cause of deathAmerican bald eagles teetered on the brink of extinction until the pesticide DDT was banned in the 1970s and other protections were establi...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.11 AM IST
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to address Indian-American community in New York on Aug 29RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will address the Indian-American community in the United States. He is scheduled to speak at an event titled 'Unive...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
North America saved its bison from extinction. Now scientists face a new threatBison numbers have recovered after near extinction, but genetic diversity is now a concern. Fragmented herds lack natural gene exchange, po...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Quote of the day by Khalil Gibran: ‘And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds…’ – Lebanese-American writer’s reminder to reconnect with natureKhalil Gibran, a Lebanese-American writer, captured nature's connection to human experience. His famous work, The Prophet, published in 192...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
American proverb of the day: "The cemeteries are filled with people who thought the world..."— A powerful reminder that nobody is indispensable and why humility, purpose and living a meaningful life matterThe American proverb of the day, “The cemeteries are filled with people who thought the world couldn’t get along without them,” offers a po...
08 Aug, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Indian-American Community to host grand Independence Day celebrations in BostonThe Foundation of Indian-Americans will host the fifth International India Day Parade on August 9. This significant event will celebrate In...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
In 1919, an African-American woman inventor created a central heating system powered by gas laying foundation for the future systems: How Alice H. Parker changed the world for good?In 1919, an African-American woman inventor created a central heating system powered by gas laying foundation for the future systems. Alice...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
American proverb of the day: “Do not judge your neighbor until you walk..." The powerful life lessons from an American proverb about empathy, patience and seeing life through someone else’s eyes“Do not judge your neighbor until you walk two moons in his moccasins” is a powerful American proverb about empathy, patience and understan...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.43 AM IST