Meet Sora Corro, the young California pianist who started playing at just 2 and went on to win major youth competitions before performing a piano concerto with an orchestraSora Corro, a young pianist, has secured numerous first-place competition victories. She has performed piano concertos with orchestras, sho...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
In 1851, over 800 abandoned ships filled San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Cove; some were turned into hotels, salons, churches, while others became museum relicsBeneath San Francisco’s bustling streets lies a forgotten maritime past. During the Gold Rush of 1849, thousands of fortune seekers arrived...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Bengaluru team completes double Catalina channel crossing, congratulated by Indian Consul General in LAAn Indian swimming team achieved a historic double crossing of the Catalina Channel. The SwimLife Orcas team completed this demanding open-...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
38 people buried for 600 years make this Peru tomb the ‘discovery of the decade’ and reveal a hidden world of Chimú power, wealth and ancient ritualsA remarkable find at Chan Chan in Peru reveals an ancient burial platform that has been sealed for 600 years. This untouched tomb houses th...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Trump’s DHS voter hunt may put federal workers in violation of state laws: WhistleblowerA whistleblower claims the Trump administration's voter initiative misrepresents federal employees. This effort reportedly uses unreliable ...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
In the 1980s, rare shells linked to Captain Cook were thrown into a university dumpster; 40 years later, the forgotten collection returned to England's heritage archivesRare shells linked to Captain James Cook nearly vanished in the 1980s. The collection was thrown into a university dumpster, apparently for...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
In 2013, Bryan Cranston finished a 2,450-square-foot net-zero beach house in Ventura County with a rooftop solar array; 8 years later, it sold for $5.45 millionBryan Cranston's recent sale of his sustainable home highlights the growing value of green building practices in real estate. The eco-consc...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Billionaire Brewers owner Mark Attanasio ordered to give up $2million property after Malibu ‘stolen’ sand dispute. Here's what happenedMilwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio is facing a major setback in his Malibu beach dispute after California officials approved a settleme...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Former CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars reaches tentative plea deal: What happened to David Rush and what prosecutors say he stoleA former CIA officer has reached a tentative plea agreement with federal prosecutors. David Rush allegedly stole over forty million dollars...
13 Sep, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Quote of the day by Kobe Bryant: ‘Everyone wants to be a beast. Everyone wants to be the best. But very few people are…’ life lessons on importance of consistency, patience and power of ‘repetition’ from late basketball iconThe route to success is sometimes boring, monotonous and devoid of excitement. Success requires commitment and dedication. Kobe Bryant, the...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.24 AM IST
California governor signs laws aimed at protecting kids from risks of social media, AI chatbotsThe laws will penalize large social media companies up to $1 million per child if they are found negligent of harming children through thei...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
In 1850, California became 31st state of United States, more than 170 years later home to Hollywood poses strict challenge to Donald Trump, becomes key US House race to watch in midterm elections 2026California’s proposed admission immediately became part of the national debate over slavery. The territory sought admission as a free state...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
In 2015, California's Scott River Watershed Council built 2 artificial beaver dams to restore wetlands. 11 years later, juvenile coho survival rose from 8% to 60% in restored habitatArtificial beaver dams were built in northern California's Scott River valley. These structures helped recreate lost wetland habitat for ju...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
In 1969, California witnessed catastrophic oil spill between 3.5 million and 4.2 million gallons of crude into Santa Barbara Channel, leading to rise of modern environmental movement, nearly 6 decades later Donald Trump administration is causing concerns among residents. Here's whyTrump administration, citing a need for energy security and job creation, has already announced plans for new offshore oil leases in Califo...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Hawaii on alert as powerful Hurricane Lowell approaches with 120 mph winds, dangerous flooding and possible mudslides; residents told to prepareHurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding to the islands. Authorities have issued warnings and urg...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
German proverb of the day: ‘The morning hour has gold in its mouth’ A life lesson on discipline and opportunityBest German Proverb of the Day: “Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund” means “The morning hour has gold in its mouth,” conveying the familiar lesso...
07 Sep, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
In 1848, a carpenter spotted a shiny rock in California. What followed changed the course of American history foreverJames Marshall’s discovery of gold in California in 1848 triggered a massive Gold Rush that changed the state and influenced the course of ...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.08 PM IST