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Quote of the day by Neil Armstrong: 'All in all, for someone who was immersed in, fascinated by, and dedicated to...' - thought-provoking quote by American astronaut teaches inspiring life lessons on dreams, timing, opportunity, success and why it's never too late to make history- Before Stephen Hawking conquered the world of astrophysics, he was a constant source of worry to his father Frank: 'He has little...'
- In 1890, one man released 60 birds in New York Central park. 135 years later, there are 200 million of them across America
- In 2015, scientists linked a 650-year drought to the fall of a once-thriving ancient Mesoamerican city of CantonaAncient Mesoamerican civilization: A 2015 study suggests drought caused Cantona's decline. This ancient city once housed ninety thousand pe...28 Jul, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
- In 1917, the loudest man-made explosion before the atomic bomb shook the world. It was heard over 100 miles awayBritish forces detonated nineteen underground mines during the Battle of Messines in 1917. This created the largest man-made explosion know...28 Jul, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by German Jewish philosopher Walter Benjamin: 'The true picture of the past flits by. The past can be seized only as...'- Inspiring life lessons on memory, past and why some moments can never be recreated by the man of lettersWalter Benjamin believed memories appear in brief flashes and cannot be perfectly recalled. His insights offer lessons on appreciating mean...28 Jul, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- The CIA spent millions trying to turn cats into Cold War spies; the bizarre secret experiment ended in the strangest possible wayDuring the Cold War, the CIA launched one of its most unusual classified projects, hoping to use an unlikely animal for intelligence gather...28 Jul, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
- Nvidia to invest $5 billion in Ilya Sutskever's AI startupThe two companies announced the deal Monday morning without disclosing financial terms. The funding will boost SSI's available computing ...27 Jul, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
- In 1518, hundreds of people in France danced uncontrollably for weeks until they collapsed; historians still cannot solve this mysteryIn the summer of 1518, hundreds of people in Strasbourg danced uncontrollably for days and even weeks, with some reportedly dying from exha...27 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
- In 1776, a rare declaration was created by America. Britain quietly preserved it. Nearly 250 years later, it was found by accidentFor Americans the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the discovery carries particular symbolic value. It reminds us that...26 Jul, 2026, 05.45 AM IST
- CWG 2026: South Africa's Chad Le Clos becomes most decorated male athlete in competition historySouth African swimmer Chad Le Clos made history at the Commonwealth Games. He secured his nineteenth medal, becoming the most decorated mal...25 Jul, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
- 3000 years ago, a hidden chapter of human history was written in thousands of languages, then fell silentFor a long time, the assumption was that ancient history was a endless sea of thousands of small isolated tribes—meaning language diversity...25 Jul, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
- In 1993, Russia unfolded a 20-meter mirror in orbit and swept a five-kilometer patch of artificial moonlight across EuropeRussia's ambitious Znamya project aimed to channel sunlight to Earth via mirrors in orbit. In a remarkable demonstration in 1993, the Znamy...25 Jul, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
- Psychology reveals the hidden meaning behind thanking drivers at crosswalks - and why this tiny gesture carries a bigger messageSmall acts of gratitude strengthen social connections and build healthy relationships between people. Kindness can spread from one person t...25 Jul, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
- Women mistreated at CJP protest: 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' slogan hollow, says Shobha Oza slamming BJPCongress leader Shobha Oza criticized the BJP's 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' slogan. She alleged brutal acts and verbal abuse against female ...24 Jul, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
- AAIB flags air traffic controllers' procedural lapses in airprox incident; suggests measures to AAIAn airprox incident involving two Boeing 777 aircraft occurred in Indian airspace on March 24, 2024. The probe agency recommended Airports ...24 Jul, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Michael B. Jordan, 'I think history repeats itself. There's a constant conversation between the oppressed and the oppressor' offers motivational inspiring lesson on power of learning from past as every generation encounters questions about fairness, opportunity, leadership, justice, freedomQuote of the day by Michael B. Jordan teaches readers to think deeply about the role history plays in shaping the present and the future. T...21 Jul, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- UK PM Andy Burnham promotes British Indian AI minister to Cabinet postPrime Minister Andy Burnham has formed his new Cabinet team in London. British Indian minister Kanishka Narayan was promoted to the Cabinet...21 Jul, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
- Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan dies at 75At the age of seventy-five, former England football captain and manager Kevin Keegan has sadly passed away while receiving cancer treatment...20 Jul, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: How many times did Argentina and Spain come head-to-head at the showpiece event? A look at their previous encountersArgentina and Spain will contest the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final on July 19. This match features reigning champions aiming for history and a ...19 Jul, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
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