Searched for
BODIE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
In 1926, John D. Rockefeller Jr. secretly bought 35,000 acres of Wyoming land for $1.4 million to protect it from development. He later donated it to Grand Teton National Park- Founded in 1859, this California mining town once had 2,000 buildings and 8,000 people. This ‘ghost town’ still preserves abandoned beds, toys, books and vintage supplies
- NEET aspirant allegedly dies by suicide in Kota, eighth coaching student death this year
- Trump wants to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ even as its name predates both US and Canada; Canadians say noAmid escalating trade tensions, President Trump has proposed rebranding Lake Ontario as Lake America, a suggestion swiftly rejected by Cana...26 Aug, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
- Lake Ontario could become ‘Lake America’: Why Trump is considering the name changeDonald Trump is considering renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America amid trade tensions. This symbolic move escalates the ongoing economic di...25 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- In 1776, Thomas Paine inspired the American Revolution, influencing Founding Fathers like George Washington through his book criticising religion; but when he died, only 6 attended his funeralThomas Paine's 1776 pamphlet Common Sense helped push American colonists towards independence from Britain, with George Washington later pr...25 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- At 11, she was ordered to return to her husband. She chose jail and went on to become colonial India’s first practising female doctorAt 11, Rukhmabai was married to a 19-year-old relative but refused to live with him, choosing education and independence instead. Her husba...25 Aug, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- The Tang Dynasty never existed? Inside China’s bizarre viral history conspiracy challenging what happened almost 1200 years back, the astronomical claims behind it and why Beijing is taking the controversy seriouslyA fringe theory circulating on Chinese social media is casting doubt on the historical authenticity of the Tang dynasty. However, this noti...25 Aug, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
- Trump’s IndyCar spectacle set to close US 250th celebrationsUS President Donald Trump will inaugurate a unique auto race through Washington D.C. This event celebrates the U.S. 250th anniversary with ...24 Aug, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
- 'India will establish its own space station by 2035': ISRO Chief V NarayananIndia plans to establish its own space station by the year 2035. The first module for the Bharatiya Antariksha Station has already received...24 Aug, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
- Taylor Swift owns a $100 million real estate empire featuring a Christmas tree farm, historic mansions, beachfront estates, New York penthouses, a private pool, home theatre, billiards room and even a wine cellar that can hold nearly 1,000 bottlesTaylor Swift possesses a real estate portfolio valued over one hundred million dollars. Her properties span Pennsylvania, Nashville, New Yo...23 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
- Guwahati surgeon leads Sri Lanka's first live robotic surgery, performs country's first robot-assisted gallbladder opProf. Subhash Khanna served as international faculty for Sri Lanka's inaugural live robotic surgery workshop. He performed complex procedur...23 Aug, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- In 1862, silver transformed Aurora in Nevada Territory from a mining camp into a town of about 7,000 people; years later, only about 500 remained, and many mills had been dismantledOnce an empty expanse, Aurora surged into a thriving community of seven thousand within two short years, thanks to promising silver mines. ...22 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Trump to star as motor race takes to streets of US capitalPresident Donald Trump will lead a ceremonial lap at an upcoming IndyCar race. This event is part of Washington's 250th anniversary festivi...22 Aug, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
- Fire crews battle massive blaze at iconic Cleveland church as historic structure collapsesA destructive fire severely damaged an iconic historic church on Cleveland's East Side. Emergency responders battled intense flames, which ...21 Aug, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
- Delhi’s 1,459 heritage assets face ‘severe threat’, master plan calls for stronger conservationDelhi's Master Plan 2047 identifies 1,459 heritage assets facing significant threats. The plan emphasizes enhanced conservation and regular...21 Aug, 2026, 09.57 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
- In 1789, George Washington wore his famous “golden suit” to his inauguration ball. 237 years later, scientists found 5 natural dyes showing the coat was originally a deep plum-purple, not goldGeorge Washington's famous inauguration overcoat was actually a rich plum color. Scientific analysis of the garment revealed its true vibra...20 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- In 1950, an ex-US president bought 189-acre farm in Pennsylvania. 17 years later, he donated his only farm and home to American govt for publicAfter decades of military service and life in the public eye, former US President Dwight D. Eisenhower found the quiet countryside he had l...18 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
- India is unstoppable: Global embassies and missions send heartfelt greetings on 80th Independence DayIndia's 80th Independence Day: International ambassadors and diplomatic missions celebrated India's 80th Independence Anniversary with prof...15 Aug, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Load More
