Her jealous husband locked her for 15 years in a windowless house. But she fought loneliness by transforming her house into a haven for artConfined to her home for 15 years, Sonabai Rajawar found solace and expression through art. Using clay and natural pigments, she sculpted f...
01 Jun, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Pablo Picasso: ‘Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having…’ The powerful lesson about procrastination that could change how you use your timeQuote of the Day: Pablo Picasso’s quote carries a simple yet profound message: time is limited, and the things that matter most deserve our...
31 May, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
In era of AI, deepfake, credibility crisis looms largest: Jyotiraditya Scindia on challenges for journalismUnion minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted journalism's evolution. He noted past struggles with censorship and limited resources. Toda...
31 May, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
200 years of Hindi journalism: Journey that began with 'Udanta Martand' in KolkataHindi journalism marks its bicentennial with an exhibition and seminar in New Delhi, commemorating the first issue of 'Udanta Martand' publ...
30 May, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...
30 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
American vlogger was warned against visiting Bihar, what he said after the Darbhanga trip surprised many. WatchAn American travel vlogger, @TonyKMontana, shared an enthusiastic video of Bihar's Darbhanga, challenging stereotypes and showcasing its pa...
27 May, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Quote of the day by the man behind “History is written by the victors” — Walter Benjamin: “Memory is not an instrument for surveying the past but its theater.” Learn the profound lesson on identity, and the hidden layers of human experience from one of the 20th century’s greatest philosophersThe Walter Benjamin quote of the day is gaining fresh attention across readers searching for identity, and emotional healing. Walter Benjam...
26 May, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Memorial Day 2026 events: Here are major highlights at DC, Chicago, Boston, San Diego, Philadelphia and Colorado SpringsMemorial Day 2026 will feature nationwide parades, ceremonies, and gatherings honoring fallen U.S. military members. From Washington D.C.'s...
25 May, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
In 2025, museum researchers preparing an exhibition turned over a clay model and found a handprint, and it wasn't just a smudge: It changed what we know about ancient Egyptian makersA remarkable 4,000-year-old handprint was uncovered on an ancient Egyptian soul house, showcased at the Fitzwilliam Museum. This striking f...
25 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Quote of the day by the greatest painter Vincent Van Gogh: 'I don't know anything with certainty, but...'- The influential painter’s ‘Starry Night’ dream still inspires the worldVincent van Gogh's art continues to captivate millions. His paintings, born from loneliness and suffering, reveal a deep human connection. ...
24 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Six 19th-century coins found hidden under HMS Victory's masts, revealing a centuries-old maritime traditionWorkers found six 19th-century coins and tokens under the foremast of HMS Victory. This discovery revives the ancient naval tradition of ma...
22 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
In 1940, a boy chased his dog into a tree hole and discovered a hidden cave containing 17,000-year-old paintings that stunned the worldDiscovered in 1940 by a teenager in France, the Lascaux Cave Paintings, a breathtaking collection of prehistoric art, were sealed for mille...
22 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Quote of the day by German-born painter Hans Hofmann: ‘The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so…’ Timeless warning about noise, stress and distraction is suddenly going viral among fans of minimalism and modern creativityQuote of the day: Great quotes endure because they express complex human experiences in just a few memorable words. Hans Hofmann’s statemen...
22 May, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Word of the Day: PhilokalistWord of the Day: Philokalist reflects a growing cultural desire to romanticize everyday life, from sunsets and bookstores to rain, handwrit...
21 May, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
The theft that made the 'Mona Lisa' the world's most famous paintingThe Mona Lisa was not famous until it was stolen from the Louvre in 1911. The theft and extensive media coverage turned the painting into a...
19 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
In 1798, farm workers digging mud in New York accidentally pulled out the bones of an Ice Age giant that no one had ever seen beforeIn 1798, farm workers unearthed giant ancient bones in New York's Hudson Valley. This discovery of a mastodon, an Ice Age mammal, captivate...
19 May, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
When Nato had to be called in to escape from a museum in NaplesEven with enough experience of museums, the visit to Museo Madre - to balance out a trip to Pompeii and its ancient memories with contempor...
16 May, 2026, 10.26 PM IST