Independence Day 2026: When the British built a 4,000-km wall across India to extort taxBritish authorities constructed an enormous hedge across India to enforce a salt tax. This living barrier aimed to prevent smuggling of che...
09 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
79 years ago, a man who had never visited India & knew little about its complex landscape drew a line that divided India and PakistanRadcliffe Line 1947: In 1947, British lawyer Sir Cyril Radcliffe chaired the boundary commissions that demarcated the Radcliffe Line, divid...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
No eggs, no meat: Mumbai-based fitness coach shares completely vegetarian omelette. It is also rich in fibreFor vegetarian people who have always wanted to have an omelette but won't compromise their rules, a Mumbai-based fitness coach has the per...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
Code Name Silver: The Indian spy who played 5 sides in World War IIKnown by the British codename “Silver”, Talwar operated across German, Italian, Soviet, British and Japanese intelligence networks while ma...
07 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Sanjeev Kapoor shares protein-rich soya keema frankie recipe for kids’ school tiffin that’s quick and deliciousChef Sanjeev Kapoor takes to the internet to share a delightful soya keema frankie recipe. Packed with protein, this dish is an ideal choic...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: Radio jockey who rebelled, how a girl ran a secret radio stationIn the midst of the 1942 Quit India movement, Usha Mehta bravely created Congress Radio, a secret station that disseminated calls for resis...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
SA20 2026 squads: Mitchell Marsh joins Sunrisers, Sam Curran switches teams; Phil Salt, Joe Root among key movesSA20 Season 5 will feature star players like Mitchell Marsh and Sam Curran. Joe Root and Phil Salt are also returning to their respective f...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
India-UK trade pact to boost agri, auto exports with lower tariffs, better market access: ExpertsThe India-UK CETA agreement enhances agricultural exports by reducing tariffs on processed food products. This pact improves India's price ...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Struggling to decide what to eat for breakfast every day? Chef Kunal Kapur shares a quick, healthy recipe that’s ready in just minutesChef Kunal Kapur shared a simple and nutritious corn toastie recipe on Instagram. This quick dish offers a crispy exterior and a creamy, ch...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
- Jharkhand protest: Sonam Wangchuk offers support to student leader Devendra Mahato; urges him to call off hunger strike
Activist Sonam Wangchuk spoke with student leader Devendra Nath Mahato regarding ongoing protests. Mahato agreed to consume water and salt ...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Govt unveils tax overhaul to woo global investors, boost manufacturingA new bill aims to attract foreign investment and support key industries. It eases rules for offshore funds and global fund managers operat...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
‘Ken Griffin isn’t a villain’: Why Jeff Bezos is defending the billionaire Citadel CEO who owns America’s most expensive apartment amid Zohran Mamdani’s $5 million NYC tax planAmazon founder Jeff Bezos has defended billionaire Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, saying “Ken Griffin isn’t a villain”. The development came as t...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Austral by Carlos FonsecaA man views a postcard, imagining a desert landscape before him. He then sees white drifts as clouds, which soon change to salt heaps. His ...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
India raises windfall tax on petrol exports to Rs 3.5/litre, diesel to Rs 24/litre from August 3The government has decided to raise the windfall tax on fuel exports, now charging Rs 3.5 per litre for petrol and a steep Rs 24 per litre ...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Brought in 1900s to save California's soil, this invasive iceplant is now suffocating native ecosystemsOriginally introduced from South Africa, highway iceplant has spread across large areas of California. The succulent groundcover expands ra...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
India proposes extending tax breaks for contract manufacturing in a boost for AppleIndia has proposed extending tax exemptions until 2041 for foreign companies supplying machinery and components to contract manufacturers, ...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Brazil to face India in historic football friendly in Kolkata on October 3Brazil's national football team will play India in a friendly match. This historic fixture is scheduled to take place in Kolkata on October...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.05 AM IST