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Meet Tom Leppard: World's most tattooed man who lived without electricity, running water or furniture and how ex-British Army soldier spent decades alone in a remote Scottish hutA former British Army serviceman, Tom Leppard, lived a life of extreme simplicity for over 20 years in a remote Scottish hut. Known as the ...- On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and moreOn This Day in History, June 27, history spans military victories, political change, scientific innovation and technological breakthroughs....
- In 1873, had Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's palanquin not taken a wrong turn, India might never have got 'Vande Mataram'An 1873 encounter with a British officer in a palanquin ignited Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's patriotic fervor, leading to the creation of...
- Ajmer’s hidden engine: From steam locomotives to Vande Bharat — inside the 150-year-old railway workshop quietly powering the city’s growth since 1876Set up in 1876, the Ajmer Railway Workshop has completed 150 years as one of the city’s most important institutions. Beyond locomotives and...
- On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...
- 300 years ago, one humble Indian potter rebuilt the human nose: How India gave the world rhinoplastyCenturies before the West, ancient India pioneered rhinoplasty. As early as the 6th century BC, physician Sushruta documented sophisticated...
- Airbus to inspect 16 Emirates, Qantas A380s after wing cracks foundAirbus on Tuesday said it would inspect 16 A380 planes, five of them immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing component on aircra...
- West Bengal to review road names, Suvendu Adhikari rules out Mughal, Pathan referencesWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a committee to review road and area names in Kolkata, vowing to remove those honoring...
- The jinx of No. 10: Why so many British PMs got the boot too soonBritain’s political system has seen repeated early exits of prime ministers over the past decade, with six leaders from David Cameron to Ke...
- Can anyone fix Britain? Regular change of PM a symptom of UK's malaiseBritain faces a political crisis with a rapid turnover of leaders, the latest being Keir Starmer's resignation. Decades of economic stagnat...
- Britain's revolving door: The fall of six prime ministers in a decade of political upheavalBritain braces for its seventh prime minister in a decade as Keir Starmer resigns, marking another turbulent chapter. Since the 2016 Brexit...
- Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister: What went wrong after Labour's historic victory?In a stunning political upheaval, Keir Starmer has resigned as UK Prime Minister and Labour leader after just two years in power. His decis...
- Quote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: 'Work is the rent you pay for the room you occupy on...' - A timeless lesson on purpose and responsibilityQuote of the day by Queen Elizabeth II: Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, passed away at 96, concluding over seven de...
- On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
- Pakistani gangs targeted vulnerable girls across UK towns & cities: Rape Gang InquiryA survivor-led inquiry has concluded its initial phase, exposing decades of systematic child sexual exploitation across the UK. Predominant...
- Today in History: On This Day, June 20, Queen Victoria ascends, Morse patents telegraph, Jaws premieres and shipwreck revealedOn This Day in History, June 20 saw Queen Victoria ascend the British throne, Samuel Morse receive a telegraph patent, Jaws redefine Hollyw...
- 56 million dead, one frozen secret: Antarctica outed the deadliest secret in human historyAntarctic ice cores climate change: Scientists found ancient air trapped in Antarctic ice. This ice holds records of Earth's atmosphere for...
- Monday Motivation quote by Winston Churchill: 'It is not enough that we do our best; sometimes we must do what...'Winston Churchill, a pivotal 20th-century leader, championed the idea of doing what is required. His impactful words resonate with lessons ...
- 'Reich' Reddy, take A Hydra-tion breakTelangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has named a state agency HYDRAA. This name draws inspiration from Hitler and the Marvel character Hy...
- Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘With age does come experience, and that can be a virtue if it is…’Queen Elizabeth II served as the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Her reign spanned over 70 years, from 1952 to 2022. She witne...
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