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Meloni plans burqa, niqab ban in Italian schools; proposes cap on foreign students and Italian lessons for parents- German Chancellor Merz's party faces fresh setback in state elections
- Joe Bussard began swapping records as a Maryland boy because he loved old music; thousands from his collection can now be heard for free through a university archive
- Life advice of the day by the winner of World War II, Winston Churchill: ‘An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will...’ — Can unshakeable resolve save us from catastrophic surrender? Lessons on courage, compromise, fear, conflict, and knowing when to stand firm?Life Advice of the Day by Winston Churchill: “An Appeaser Is One Who Feeds a Crocodile, Hoping It Will Eat Him Last”, addresses the destruc...17 Sep, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
- In the 1940s, a few snakes arrived in Guam hidden in military cargo; decades later, nine of the island’s 11 native forest bird species were goneGovernment bodies are collaborating with local citizen scientists in a proactive approach towards snake removal on Guam. This program's aim...17 Sep, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- In 1931, Henry Ford began investing in soybean research; 10 years later, he unveiled a plastic-bodied car that never reached mass productionHenry Ford explored using soybeans for industrial materials, leading to an experimental plastic car. This lightweight vehicle featured 14 m...16 Sep, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
- Nazi-looted painting ‘Portrait of a Lady,’ stolen in 1945, resurfaces after 80 years in real estate listing; judge orders return to Dutch Jewish heirsThe Argentina federal judge in a landmark decision ruled that Giacomo Ceruti’s ‘Portrait of a Lady’ will be restored to its true owners. Th...16 Sep, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
- 'Indian economy more likely to be resilient rather than becoming more vulnerable': CEA V. Anantha NageswaranIndia's economy shows resilience despite global geopolitical and financial challenges. Strong bank credit and GST collections support this ...15 Sep, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
- Julie Andrews once visited the real ‘Sound of Music’ house. The actress felt the evil spirit inside; the house is connected with a darker pastThe von Trapp family's former Salzburg villa holds a darker history than the famous musical portrays. Julie Andrews felt an unsettling pres...15 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
- Winston Churchill's quote of the day: 'Personally, I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being...' - A witty take on the art of learningAs a staunch leader during World War II, Winston Churchill inspired many with his powerful rhetoric. He was not only a key political figure...15 Sep, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
- From Olympic champions to a 15-year-old Indian sensation, Nagoya is ready for Asia’s big GamesThe 20th Asian Games commence in Japan with 17,000 athletes and officials participating. Athletes will compete in 43 sports, including new ...15 Sep, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
- A small aluminium tray and television rapidly changed what Americans ate after World War II. This recipe became the most popular of them allAmerican meals in the 1950s featured meatloaf and fried chicken alongside new convenience foods. Casseroles and canned vegetables simplifie...14 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- In 1945, U-864 Nazi submarine carrying 67 tonnes of mercury sank near an Scandinavian island, 81 years later it's still threatning NorwayA German U-boat sunk off Norway in 1945 is still posing an environmental challenge because it may contain up to 67 tonnes of mercury. The w...14 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- A landlocked African country that has never been colonized has just celebrated New Year 2019; here’s why it is 7 years behind the worldEthiopia's calendar is a fascinating divergence from the Gregorian system, currently marking the year 2019. Rooted in historical and religi...14 Sep, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
- Macron, Carney to visit French islands after Trump's map postFrench and Canadian leaders will visit Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon next week. This visit underscores their commitment to national borders and...13 Sep, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
- When urine became medicine: How one bizarre scientific discovery reduced death by bacterial penumonia from 18% to less than 1% during World War IIEven though it may seem strange and uncomfortable to extract medications from urine now, this unorthodox method was vital during World War ...13 Sep, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Thomas Mann: ‘Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil.’ Life lessons on limits of tolerance and importance of standing up for what's right from German literary iconTolerance is a wonderful virtue to have. Tolerance ultimately enables people from various walks of life and socio-economic and cultural bac...13 Sep, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
- Luxury hotel in Montenegro was once a WWII concentration camp with gasoline barrels as toilets. Now turned into a 32-room resort with swimming pools, spa, and gymAn expensive hotel in Montenegro that is meant to attract high-value guests and patrons and has established itself as a stronghold of luxur...12 Sep, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- During World War II, Oregon built an entire city for wartime laborers. Around 40,000 were living there before a flood erased it from the map within hoursVanport was established as a temporary haven for wartime laborers near Portland, and it burgeoned into a vibrant community within a mere si...09 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- In 1951, historic peace treaty with Japan was signed by 49 nations in San Francisco, decades later Kremlin rejects Tokyo's request to dismantle new World War Two memorial in RussiaSan Francisco Peace Treaty entered into force on April 28, 1952. On that date, Japan formally regained sovereignty and the Allied occupatio...08 Sep, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
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