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A more perfect union? Congress has been the place where America tries to resolve its problems- Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln: 'My concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on...' - A timeless lesson in humility and moral responsibility, reminding us that the real question is not whether circumstances favor us, but whether our choices and actions align with what is right
- In 1905, Beatrix Potter bought Hill Top in the Lake District with book royalties; by 1943, she had left 4,000 acres and 15 farms to the National Trust
- Quote of the Day by Walt Whitman: ‘If you want to know where your heart is…’ - a reflection on wandering thoughts, emotional desire, relationships and the hidden things that continue to occupy our minds, from the poet behind Leaves of GrassQuote of the Day: Walt Whitman's quote connects wandering thoughts to the heart's deepest affections. His life experiences shaped his signi...04 Sep, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
- Gloria Steinem’s final memoir looks back on feminism, India and a life of changeGloria Steinem's memoir "An Unexpected Life" explores her childhood and feminist activism. She shared reflections on aging with gratitude a...04 Sep, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
- A 2025 Stanford study gave 4,829 Americans AI-generated arguments supporting six different policies and found that participants became modestly more supportive after reading them, with AI messages appearing as persuasive as human-written arguments and often perceived as more logical and informedNew research shows large language models can influence political attitudes. AI-generated messages proved as persuasive as those written by ...01 Sep, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
- Norway's King Harald V dies at 89, his son becomes King Haakon VIIINorway's King Harald V, Europe's oldest monarch, has died at the age of 89. He reigned for over three decades, modernizing the royal house ...28 Aug, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
- Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war. Six months later, he claims he's in no hurryPresident Trump faces criticism as the six-month war against Iran continues unexpectedly. The administration now focuses on economic pressu...28 Aug, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
- Trump's new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: ChinaThe United States is imposing economic sanctions on Iran's financial networks globally. China, Iran's largest trading partner, presents a s...26 Aug, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
- Democrat Senate nominee from US State of Michigan pulls up Pakistan for lack of democracyAt a gathering of Pakistani-Americans, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed directed pointed criticisms at Pakistan's military authorit...25 Aug, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
- India needs a transparent rulebook for the business of influenceIndia lacks a transparent framework for public scrutiny of lobbying efforts. The recent debate over UPI merchant discount rates highlights ...23 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
- Trump warns of 'economic D-Day' against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctionsThe Trump administration is intensifying economic pressure on Iran amid a protracted war. This strategy aims to force Tehran's capitulation...21 Aug, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
- In 1920, a mother sent her son a seven-page letter. One line helped influence a historic vote for women in this American stateIn August 1920, a heartfelt letter from a mother to her son, a legislator, played a critical role in the fight for women's suffrage. Harry ...20 Aug, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
- Trump wants America to vote like India. But will Indian model work?President Donald Trump has cited India’s election system as an example for the US while pushing for stricter voter identification and citiz...19 Aug, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive... suffering breeds character, character breeds...” — a powerful life lesson on resilience, civil rights, moral endurance, and personal conviction, and why true character is forged through trial rather than ease by the historic civil rights leader known for his nonviolent activismQuote of the Day by Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Don’t you surrender! Suffering breeds character, character breeds faith...” Beyond a p...18 Aug, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Jane Fonda: “Ask questions. Stay curious. It’s much more important to stay interested than to be interesting.” Life lessons from motivational quote on active listening, genuine curiosity, human behavior and real growthQuote of the day by Jane Fonda focuses on curiosity, questions, active listening and personal growth. Her words encourage people to remain ...18 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
- RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasises importance of public interest questions and debate in democracyRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that opposing views are necessary in democracy. He emphasised that raising questions in public interest must...16 Aug, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- Indians celebrate 80th Independence Day across world with cultural events, flag hoistingIndians globally marked the nation's 80th Independence Day with widespread celebrations. Key international partners extended greetings and ...15 Aug, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
- Mohan Bhagwat calls youth India’s ‘demographic dividend’, warns of burden if mishandledRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat described youth as a demographic dividend for India. He stressed that India must frame its own development yardstic...15 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- US governors, lawmakers hail bilateral partnership in messages for India's Independence DayNumerous American governors and state leaders have expressed their admiration for India's 80th Independence Day, proclaiming August 15, 202...14 Aug, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
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