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In 1894, a Jewish immigrant moved to North Dakota hoping for a new life after marriage. 42 years later, her memoir became a rare surviving record of Jewish homesteader life- In 1903, Paul Kroegel patrolled a tiny Florida island by boat to save its Pelicans; President Roosevelt turned it into America’s first wildlife refuge
- Who was Jason Arday? Ex-Cambridge professor under fire for plagiarism allegations found dead at 41; all about his latest book, dyslexia battle and cause of death
- Quote of the day by Chiwetel Ejiofor: 'All roads lead home in the end...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on values, roots, peace and familyQuote of the day by Chiwetel Ejiofor focuses on home, roots, heritage, values and identity. His words remind people that work and life can ...11 Aug, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
- After centuries in India, the last Cochin Jews try to keep their history aliveKochi's historic Jew Town now has only two remaining Jewish congregants. These individuals strive to preserve their community's centuries-o...07 Aug, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
- To poll or not to poll: Trump’s US economy claims tell only part of the storyDonald Trump touts economic successes, but facts present a mixed picture. Job growth has slowed considerably in recent years, despite recor...07 Aug, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
- In 1909, a Black American entrepreneur invented a chemical solution accidentally, which could be used for straightening hair safely well ahead of time while experimenting with liquids to solve a common problem with sewing machinesIn 1909, a Black American entrepreneur, Garrett Morgan, was experimenting with a liquid to reduce friction from sewing machine needles when...06 Aug, 2026, 03.33 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Isaac Asimov: "The human mind works at low efficiency. Twenty percent is the..." — Inspiring life lessons on creativity, intuition, curiosity, innovation, critical thinking, and and how sudden flashes of insight unlock unseen potential by the visionary science fiction author and biochemistToday's Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov: The famous Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov, "The human mind works at low efficiency. Twenty perc...04 Aug, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
- India's next billion dollars from abroad may depend on easier visasIndia's record remittance boom faces a new long-term challenge as tighter immigration policies in developed economies threaten the pipeline...04 Aug, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Kirk Douglas: "Virtue is not photogenic. What is it to be a nice guy?..." — Inspiring life lessons on authenticity, integrity, courage, emotional strength, and why true character is often valued long after popularity fades by the legendary American actor and Hollywood icon known for SpartacusQuote of the day by Kirk Douglas: Kirk Douglas’s famous quote, "Virtue is not photogenic. What is it to be a nice guy? To be nothing, that'...02 Aug, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- In the 1960s, rose-ringed parakeets were first spotted in southeast England; today, they thrive in London's parks and gardensIn London, rose-ringed parakeets can frequently be spotted flitting through parks and gardens. Studies clarify the narrative of their arriv...31 Jul, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
- In 1949, Australia began building the Snowy Mountains Scheme to redirect alpine rivers; 25 years later, it had 16 dams and 145 km of tunnelsAustralia's Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme began in 1949 to address power shortages. This ambitious project involved diverting river...31 Jul, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- In 1942, a German U-boat sank SS Benlomond, leaving Chinese sailor Poon Lim alone in the Atlantic on an eight-foot raft; after surviving 133 days on fish, birds, and rainwater, he was rescued near Brazil and said, “I hope no one will ever have to break that record”Poon Lim survived 133 days alone on a life raft after his ship sank. He rationed limited supplies and improvised to catch fish and birds fo...30 Jul, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- Glen Hansard dies at 56: Oscar-winning ‘Once’ singer killed in Dublin motorcycle crashGlen Hansard death: Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died at age fifty-six. He passed away following a motorcycle crash in Dublin e...29 Jul, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
- Thousands of children, sponsors arrested by ICE after tips from US child migrant agencyAn investigation found that the US Office of Refugee Resettlement has shared more than 460,000 leads with Immigration and Customs Enforceme...28 Jul, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Pitbull: 'I’m taking all the negatives in my life, and turning...'- Inspiring Lessons on turning challenges into success by American rapper known as 'Mr. Worldwide'Quote of the Day by Pitbull: Armando Perez, known as Pitbull, transformed life's negatives into powerful motivators for his career. He teac...22 Jul, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
- For 40 years, a Sicilian immigrant dug an underground California world, carving 65 rooms, tunnels, and fruit gardens beneath FresnoBaldassare Forestiere built an underground complex in Fresno to escape summer heat. He dug approximately sixty-five rooms and gardens by ha...21 Jul, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
- For 28 years, a Latvian immigrant built Florida’s 1,100-ton Coral Castle mostly alone at night, and never fully explained his methodsA heartbroken immigrant named Edward Leedskalnin built Coral Castle over thirty years. He single-handedly moved over one thousand tons of l...21 Jul, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
- First of two Indian nationals jailed for diamond theft from Singapore storeOne Indian national received a jail sentence in Singapore for a diamond theft. He and his accomplice planned to steal a valuable diamond fr...21 Jul, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
- JD Vance, wife Usha welcome fourth child in historic first for a sitting US vice presidentUS Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, making him the first baby born to ...20 Jul, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
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