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On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST- On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...06 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
- FIFA World Cup 2026 to feature four footballers of Indian originThe 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature four players of Indian descent: Sarpreet Singh from New Zealand, DR Congo's Samuel Moutoussamy, Nishan...03 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
- Ancient DNA from forgotten colonial graveyard just linked 1.3 million living Americans to Maryland's earliest settlersResearchers have used ancient DNA to connect over 1.3 million living Americans to forgotten 17th-century English and Irish settlers of St. ...02 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
- America’s favorite summer outfit - the 'Seersucker Suit' actually originated from IndiaSeersucker fabric, now a summer fashion favorite in Western countries, began in colonial India. Originally named 'Sheer O Shakkar', it was ...30 May, 2026, 08.07 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
- Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.' Life lessons on knowledge, intelligence and success by author, inventor and diplomat, who was also a US Founding FatherQuote of the day by Benjamin Franklin focuses on the importance of learning, knowledge and personal growth. The quote, “We are all born ign...23 May, 2026, 04.57 AM IST
- Loud, broken, baffling: Britain reflects on America at 250 in the age of TrumpBritons view America in 2026 through the lens of President Donald Trump. This perception often precedes any admiration for the nation's qua...21 May, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
- Falkland Islands: Trump has ignited another geopolitical disputeA leaked Pentagon email has triggered fresh tensions over Falkland Islands, straining ties between the US and UK while giving Argentina new...02 May, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
- Zohran Mamdani under fire: Why is New York City Mayor facing criticism and what is the link to King Charles III?Zohran Mamdani faces flak: King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the 9/11 Memorial in the city and paid their respects to the victims of t...01 May, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- New Lord’s exhibit honours South Asia’s cricket legacyA new exhibition at the MCC Museum in London celebrates the significant influence of the South Asian community on British cricket. 'The Man...24 Apr, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions...' ; what we can learn about important of learning from mistakes from American authorEmbracing life as a continuous experiment, Ralph Waldo Emerson advocated for bold action and learning from every attempt. His philosophy em...23 Apr, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
- Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden: All you may want to know about game’s different quest durations, voice cast, PC requirementsBanishers: Ghosts of New Eden, a spooky New England adventure, offers just under 25 hours for the main story. Completing all haunting quest...14 Feb, 2024, 01.23 AM IST
- Thanksgiving 2023: Maine disavows ties to a holiday with "complicated history"Maine denies any connection to the event, despite historical evidence pointing to the state as the possible site of the First Thanksgiving....23 Nov, 2023, 07.33 PM IST
- Rare coin minted in Colonial New England sells for $350K at US auctionThe silver coin made in Boston in 1652 was sold to an anonymous online bidder from the US.01 Dec, 2021, 10.14 AM IST
- Rare 17th-century one shilling coin expected to fetch $300,000 at auctionThe coin made in Boston in 1652 was found in the UK inside a candy tin containing hundreds of older coins.21 Oct, 2021, 06.30 PM IST
- Accidental author, voice of displaced: Who is Abdulrazak Gurnah, the winner of Nobel Prize in Literature?Gurnah says he stumbled upon writing, it was unplanned.08 Oct, 2021, 04.59 PM IST
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