US at odds with allies over how easy it is to reopen HormuzGlobal leaders are meeting to discuss the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump expects it to reopen soon. However, European allies a...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Straitjacket of Washington: Limits of US unilateralism are evident in consequences of its deal with IranUS actions are testing global limits. Iran deal, Indian sailor deaths, G7 summit divisions and tech export bans are among the top examples ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
A Greenland ice core reads back almost 12,000 years of mercury fallout; humans were leaving traces thousands of years before the first factoriesGreenland's ice sheet reveals a 12,000-year mercury record, showing human contamination far predates industrial eras. Early Bronze Age smel...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
In 1995, astronomers found a planet circling a Sun-like star, and the solar system stopped looking uniqueIn 1995, scientists made a revolutionary find with the discovery of 51 Pegasi b, a massive exoplanet in a tight orbit around its star. This...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Quote of the Day by The Greatest Showman's Hugh Jackman: ‘I work extremely hard doing what I love, mainly to ensure…’Hugh Jackman's quote highlights the difference between working hard at a passion versus enduring a meaningless job. He emphasizes that inve...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Google search now helps you thrift smarter. Here’s how you can use it.Google has outlined 5 ways its search tools, including AI Mode, Lens, Circle to Search and Virtual Try-On, can now help users shop smarter ...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Psychology says leaving messages unread is not always rude: Why some people delay replies to protect their peace or create distancePsychology says that the most important takeaway is that unread messages do not always mean the same thing. In some cases, they may reflect...
14 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Quote of the day by famous philosopher Michel de Montaigne: ‘Marriage may be compared to a cage. The birds outside despair to get in and those within despair to get out’ - a timeless lesson on human desire and dissatisfactionFrench philosopher Michel de Montaigne's quote, 'Marriage may be compared to a cage. The birds outside despair to get in, and those within ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Quote of the Day by The 48 Laws of Power author Robert Greene: ‘When you are trying to impress people with words...’ - A lesson on power, communication and self-controlRobert Greene's insights, particularly from 'The 48 Laws of Power,' highlight that true influence often stems from restraint and carefully ...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Quote of the day by Keira Knightley on technology, relationships and modern life struggle: "It's impossible. You try to have any kind of relationship with your family, with a man, or with a friend..."Keira Knightley highlights a modern challenge. Smartphones and constant internet access strain relationships. Family dinners and conversati...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Proverb of the day: 'The woman who does not covet the possessions of her husband is...' Life lessons on marriage, love, relationships, emotional attachment and human natureProverb of the day highlights an old saying that links a wife’s lack of interest in her husband’s possessions to emotional attachment elsew...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
In 1922, a soda-fountain tinkerer built a better spinning blade in a cup, and the blender changed American kitchensThe blender began as a solution for busy soda fountains needing to mix milkshakes quickly. Inventors sought better mixing mechanisms in the...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
In 1907, a lawyer worried about shared water cups helped push a disposable paper cup into daily American lifeA simple invention, the disposable paper cup, transformed public hygiene in the early 1900s. Lawyer Lawrence Luellen's idea offered a safe ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Elvis Presley: ‘I’ve never gotten over what they call stagefright. I go through it every show, I’m pretty concerned, I’m pretty much…’Elvis Presley, a global icon, transformed music and culture with his unique blend of genres. Despite immense fame, he admitted to persisten...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
In 1955, TV engineer Eugene Polley tried to free viewers from getting up during commercials, and the remote control changed living roomsThe remote control, debuting in 1955, revolutionized the television landscape by placing the power of choice in viewers' hands. No longer t...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
New York hot dogs under fire: $5 tiny snack gone in 3 bites, limited toppings and lack of napkins spark debateNew York City's reign as the hot dog capital is challenged as a viral debate erupts online. Travelers now compare NYC's $5 dogs, often serv...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Harsh Goenka reveals Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s unexpected pre-match ritual and it's not meditation or musicYoung cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, selected for India's T20 squads, finds a unique way to stay calm before matches: watching his f...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.11 AM IST