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Hebrew proverb of the day: ‘A prisoner cannot free himself’ – a lesson on compassion and helping othersAn ancient Hebrew proverb, "A prisoner cannot free himself," highlights that individuals facing personal crises often need external support...- Hebrew proverb of the day: ‘A person is judged only by his acts at the time’ - a lesson on fairness and second chancesAn ancient Hebrew proverb teaches that individuals are judged by their present actions. Past errors should not define a person's future. Th...
- Quote of the Day by Persian conqueror Cyrus the Great: ‘Even if the skies were shorter than my knees, I would not kneel’Cyrus the Great's legacy highlights that power doesn't necessitate cruelty, as he governed with tolerance and respect. His quote, "Even if ...
- Archaeologists find links to ancient Biblical battle at Megiddo in northern Israel. Here’s what happenedArchaeologists have discovered pottery fragments at Megiddo in northern Israel. The artifacts suggest Egyptian troops were present during t...
- Which is world's oldest computer, dating back to second century BC? What were its functions and how was it found? Details hereResearchers have claimed that the Antikythera mechanism, the world's oldest computer, was designed to analyze gravitational waves or ripple...
- Humanity's preoccupation with the supernatural extends back to ancient MesopotamiaA fascination with the afterlife and other worlds is not new: ghost stories from all over the world prove it's been part of the human exper...
- 2,800-yr-old Assyrian stone tablet unveiled at Iraqi museumThe tablet was recently returned by Italy to the Iraqi government. It bears the insignia of Shalmaneser III, the Assyrian king who ruled th...
- US Census 2020: See most populated and least populated statesStates in the US have a very uneven population density as compared to the area. Alaska, which is the biggest state in terms of area, is als...
- New Year resolutions were started by Babylonians: Here's a round-up of some fascinating rituals across the worldPeople of different cultures follow amazing traditions to usher the New Year.
- Plastic straws suck; pick what’s rye-ghtAncient remains reveal that the Babylonian elite had a predilection for drinking tubes made of lapis lazuli and precious ores but, clearly,...
- Now constellations named after JK Rowling, Malala Yousafzai and Usain BoltAstronomers have selected a new set of shapes for constellations representing stars from sports, entertainment and politics.
- More proof that India was the hero of zeroA revival of the ancient Indian practice of explaining mathematical concepts in verse could certainly prove to be a worthwhile way to make ...
- Ancient Indian text pushes back history of zero by 500 yearsThe numbers appear in an ancient Indian text called the Bakhshali manuscript, which consists of 70 leaves of birch bark, filled with mathem...
- All the sines of a new father of trianglesAncient Indian and Chinese mathematicians who also independently arrived at the same conclusions make up the other points of this triangula...
- Babylonians beat Greeks by 1,000 years in trigonometry: StudySydney, Aug 25 (IANS) Babylonians were the pioneers of trigonometry -- the study of triangles -- and they trumped the Greeks by 1,000 years...
- Babylonians beat Greeks by 1,000 years in trigonometry: StudySydney, Aug 25 (IANS) Babylonians were the pioneers of trigonometry -- the study of triangles -- and they trumped the Greeks by 1,000 years...
- Here are some fun facts associated with New Year’s DayThe top 10 resolutions are to lose weight, eat more healthily, exercise, stop smoking, stick to a budget, save money, get more organised, b...
- Palmyra, the ancient pearl of Syria's desertListed as a UNESCO world heritage site, the "pearl of the desert" is a well-preserved oasis 210 kilometres northeast of Damascus.
- Learning with the Times: Out of 43 attempts, only 20 Mars mission have been successfulOrbiter, on the other hand, operated for 8 months. In 1975, America's Viking 1 & 2 Orbiter/lander provided detailed colour panoramic views ...
- Givers' glowThey say helping others helps the helper, through the mediation of powerful feel-good chemicals unleashed by acts of generosity.
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