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World Biryani Day 2026: Who invented biryani? From Timur to Mumtaz Mahal legend, the fascinating history behind India's favourite rice dishBiryani, a beloved Indian rice dish, boasts a rich and debated origin. While its roots are traced to Persia, legends suggest its arrival in...- Who is James Coles? England's new all-rounder who created Sussex history at 16, now set for India challengeYoung all-rounder James Coles has earned his maiden England ODI call-up for the series against India, a testament to his consistent county ...
- Mahakala in Baghdad: How Buddhism and Tantra reshaped Islamic thoughtA compelling historical transformation uncovers the distinctions between early Muslim rulers, known as Sultans, and the Mughal Badshahs tha...
- On This Day in History, July 4: Declaration of Independence proclaimed, Battle of Hattin, Statue of Liberty presented, Philippines gains independence, Higgs boson discovery and moreOn This Day in History, July 4, the United States proclaimed the Declaration of Independence, while other landmark events included the Batt...
- Nearly 40,000 Roman coins lay hidden beneath a French village for 1,800 years until archaeologists uncovered themArchaeologists in France unearthed three ancient jars potentially holding over 40,000 Roman coins, dating back 1,800 years. The discovery b...
- South Africa, in the mid-1800s, planted millions of Australian acacias as a dune fix; 180 years later, that decision is costing the country its rivers and ecosystemA 19th-century solution to coastal erosion in South Africa, planting Australian Acacia trees, has become a major environmental crisis. Thes...
- Quote of the day by Greek poet Archilochus: ‘The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing,’ what it teaches us about multitasking vs mastering one purposeAn ancient Greek proverb, "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing," offers a timeless lesson on focus. Isaiah Berl...
- Quote of the Day by Rumi: ‘Beauty surrounds us, but usually we need to be walking in a…’ Popular mystic poet’s powerful words on mindfulnessRenowned Persian poet Rumi, a 13th-century mystic, reminds us that beauty surrounds us, often unnoticed until we cultivate awareness. His q...
- 300-year-old Shiva Lingam-shaped stepwell revived in Karnataka: Buried under garbage for decades, historic well draws crowd in Belagavi. WatchA 300-year-old stepwell in Belagavi, Karnataka, once buried under decades of garbage, has been revived by a community effort. This historic...
- Man with a Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN headquartersTragedy struck outside the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday as a man self-immolated and later died from his injuries. The incident o...
- 8th Pay Commission: How higher HRA, TPTA, and family units may raise Level 1 employee's salary by 65%8th Pay Commission salary calculator: Central government employee unions are pushing for significant changes in the 8th Pay Commission, dem...
- One house, no neighbors: Authorities demolished an entire Welsh town, leaving one home listed for £1A solitary three-bedroom house, the sole survivor of a Welsh village once home to 600 people, has been sold for £49,050. The ex-mining vill...
- Quote of the day by 'Father of modern economics' Adam Smith: 'Science is the great antidote to the poison of...' - Scottish philosopher's powerful life lesson on the importance of reason and knowledgeAdam Smith, the 'Father of Modern Economics', profoundly shaped our understanding of trade, society, and human behavior. His seminal work, ...
- Quote of the day by Aesop: 'In a crisis, give help first and then...' Life lessons on action, unsolicited advice, criticism, empathy, personal growth and compassionQuote of the day by Aesop reminds people that helping someone during a crisis should come before offering advice or criticism. The famous l...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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: ...
- Orient Express giant yacht sets sights on tech billionairesOrient Express, now a joint venture between French hotelier Accor and Louis Vuitton owner LVMH, set out to revive the 19th century travel b...
- 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...
- 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'...
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