Did malaria, not poison, kill the Medici brothers? New DNA evidence answers a 400-year-old mysteryCenturies-old rumors of Francesco de Medici's murder have been debunked by DNA analysis. Scientists discovered that both Francesco and his ...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Indian-American groups, lawmakers welcome US Supreme Court birthright citizenship rulingThe US Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting President Trump's executive order that sought to deny citizenship to chil...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key eventsOn This Day in History, July 1 marks a date shaped by major military campaigns, nation-building, scientific breakthroughs and cultural mile...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
Proverb of the day from Russia: 'Do not fear the dog that barks loudly and bares its teeth; fear the one that stays silent, wags its tail, but creeps up quietly from behind...' Russian folk saying on why quiet threats can be more dangerous than obvious onesThe Russian proverb, "Do not fear the dog that barks loudly and bares its teeth; fear the one that stays silent, wags its tail, but creeps ...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
US Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump's bid to restrict birthright citizenshipThe U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a significant blow to President Trump, rejecting his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship for ch...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
US Supreme Court to rule on Trump bid to limit birthright citizenshipThe U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide on President Trump's executive order aiming to restrict birthright citizenship for children of immi...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
A 1611 Renaissance painting captured a bat eating a bird 400 years before scientists fully documented itA 17th-century painting by Jan Brueghel the Elder may have captured a remarkable natural phenomenon centuries before science confirmed it: ...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
A frozen Arctic grave held its secret for 181 years until DNA revealed four more sailors from Franklin's doomed expeditionDNA science is finally putting names to the lost crew of the 1845 Franklin expedition. A recent study identified four more sailors, bringin...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Robert Frost: ‘No tears in the writer, no tears in…’ American poet's powerful wisdom on putting emotions in wordsRenowned poet Robert Frost's enduring legacy is highlighted, emphasizing his profound insight into writing. His famous quote underscores th...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Indian Americans across Texas celebrate 250 years of US independenceIndian-American communities across Texas marked America's 250th independence anniversary with vibrant celebrations in Houston and Dallas-Fo...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Australia knock India out of Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with record chaseIndia's T20 World Cup 2026 journey concluded as Australia secured a dramatic six-wicket victory at Lord's. Chasing 171, the defending champ...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Spain wins World Cup group, beating Uruguay 1-0 as Muslera's error sends 2-time champion homeSpain secured a 1-0 victory over Uruguay, thanks to another goalkeeping error from Fernando Muslera, to advance to the World Cup knockout s...
27 Jun, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
‘Football shows a changing America, its tastes shaped by migration’Football's surge in the US is fueled by immigration, Premier League's TV appeal, and women's success. The FIFA World Cup 2026 blends nation...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Quote of the day by French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre: 'Life begins on the other side of despair. Life is nothing until it is lived...' ; lessons on treating failures as learning lessons from Nobel-prize winning scholarLife's true meaning emerges beyond despair, as philosopher Jean Paul Sartre famously stated. He believed we craft our own purpose through c...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Passport not proof of citizenship? The 2,500-year-old history behind the travel documentA recent government clarification in India, stating passports aren't conclusive proof of citizenship, has ignited interest in the document'...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
300 years ago, one humble Indian potter rebuilt the human nose: How India gave the world rhinoplastyCenturies before the West, ancient India pioneered rhinoplasty. As early as the 6th century BC, physician Sushruta documented sophisticated...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
American saying of the day: 'Don’t Take No Wooden Nickels' — Meaning, origin, and how to use itThe American idiom "Don't take no wooden nickels" originated from promotional tokens with no real value, evolving into advice to be cautiou...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST