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18-year-old American teenager spent $450 on an abandoned storage unit and found paintings worth $36,000; his business has now made over $200,000- A Latvian astronomer and his wife drove 190 miles to a secret Soviet ghost town in 1994; found a 600-ton telescope the Russians had poured acid on - adapted the Cold War machine built to spy on the West and listen to the stars
- Man shares the diets which helped him lose 38 kgs in a year, and his wife over 10 kgs, shares how he remained consistent: ‘I started documenting….’
- Gulag prisoners built this town during WW2, it grew into a USSR mining centre of over 10,000 people; before the end of the Soviet era brought its decline in 1996Once a vibrant Soviet town dedicated to coal mining during World War II, Kadykchan was home to a lively community complete with schools and...15 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
- Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urges longtime settlers to list 'Assamese' as mother tongue in censusAssam's Chief Minister has called on long-term residents to officially declare Assamese as their primary language. He emphasized that resid...15 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- In the 1930s, Australia's Wittenoom was known for mining a highly valued mineral, but over 2,000 deaths brought a tragic end, turning it into a ghost townFor many years, Wittenoom, located in Western Australia, was synonymous with blue asbestos mining. Unfortunately, increasing awareness abou...15 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Britain ordered this Dorset village to evacuate in just 28 days in 1943; its land helped prepare for the largest seaborne invasion in history, but residents never returnedDuring World War Two, a village in Dorset was emptied to facilitate military training sessions. The locals held onto the hope of returning ...15 Aug, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
- 'What have I done?': The moment Jinnah confronted the horrors of PartitionJournalist Kuldip Nayar recounted Muhammad Ali Jinnah's despair over Partition's human tragedy. He witnessed streams of people fleeing acro...14 Aug, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
- Since 2022, Alaska crews have placed more than 1,000 whole trees in a creek damaged by gold mining, helping restore 2.3 miles of salmon habitatResurrection Creek in Alaska has been revitalized into a thriving river thanks to comprehensive restoration efforts. By introducing entire ...14 Aug, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- FIFA crisis timeline: From World Cup final to global standoffFIFA president Gianni Infantino proposed selling a stake in World Cup future which sparked global revolt. Regional confederations like UEFA...14 Aug, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
- How a 1,300-foot-high Italian hill town with roots in the 8th century BC was abandoned, then found a second life in James Bond’s 'Quantum of Solace'Craco, an ancient Italian town, faced abandonment due to geological instability and landslides. Economic hardship also pushed many resident...13 Aug, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
- 'We were shaking when we realised...': British couple’s Airbnb anniversary holiday in Spain turns into a frightening ordeal after they find hidden camera pointing at their bedA British couple’s long-awaited Airbnb anniversary holiday in Spain turned into a frightening ordeal after they discovered a hidden camera ...12 Aug, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
- In 1964, Wisconsin closed this railway line. Today, 60,000 visitors come here every yearA railway line in Wisconsin that stopped carrying trains in 1964 has found a surprising second life. The former Elroy-Sparta route is now a...12 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- August 12, 2026: Reflect on Jeremiah 29:11 in the Bible’s Verse of the Day – God has a divine plan for youJeremiah 29:11 serves as a beacon of hope, reminding individuals of God's overarching plan for their lives. This passage reassures believer...11 Aug, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
- 8-foot Burmese python found hiding under New Jersey family’s shed after swallowing a large opossum: Snake’s swollen belly revealed shocking backyard discoveryAn approximately 8-foot Burmese python stunned a New Jersey family after it was discovered hiding beneath their backyard shed in Freehold T...10 Aug, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
- How the Spanish Civil War turned Belchite into a ghost town: Inside the Spanish settlement frozen in the aftermathIn the heart of Spain, Belchite offers a poignant glimpse into the devastation of the Spanish Civil War. After experiencing catastrophic de...10 Aug, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
- The rise and fall of 'Bodie': How California’s gold rush boomtown turned into an eerie ghost townBodie, once a thriving gold-mining town in California, emerged as a vibrant hub following the gold rush. This remote location drew thousand...10 Aug, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- America’s burning ghost town: The Pennsylvania ghost town that has been burning since 1962, left with only 5 residents and a fire that may last another centuryFor more than sixty years, a relentless underground coal fire has consumed Centralia, Pennsylvania, turning it into a ghost town. It began ...07 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
- SUV flees security checkpoint on Jammu-Srinagar highway, police fireAn SUV evaded a security checkpoint on the Jammu-Srinagar highway early Friday. Police opened fire at the fleeing vehicle, which was travel...07 Aug, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
- In 1973, a plane crash killed 14 people and a once idyllic French settlement slowly turned into a ghost town near one of the most populous part of EuropeGoussainville-Vieux Pays, near Paris, became a ghost town due to a 1973 aircraft disaster and airport expansion. The devastating crash kill...06 Aug, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
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