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CULTURAL HISTORIAN TIFFANY WATT SMITH
- Quote of the Day by Francis Weller: ‘The work of the mature person is to carry grief in one hand and gratitude in the other…’ - a powerful perspective on grief, gratitude, compassion and emotional resilience for anyone learning to live with loss while appreciating what remainsPsychotherapist Francis Weller emphasizes the importance of holding both grief and gratitude as one navigates life's emotional landscape. H...
Quote of the Day by historian Tiffany Watt Smith: ‘Envy amplifies other people’s successes and makes our own seem paler by comparison’ - why another person’s promotion, achievement or happiness can suddenly make your own accomplishments feel less significantQuote of the Day: Envy amplifies others' successes and makes our own seem paler. This emotion changes how we perceive achievements and judg...- Gloria Steinem, face of US feminism, once lived in Delhi Miranda House hostel: How India was where the icon began to understand feminismGloria Steinem’s early years in India profoundly influenced her feminist perspective. She gained insights into the role of women in India’s...
- Branded hotels see massive opportunity in India's underserved pilgrimage tourism marketIndia's pilgrimage sites attract millions, yet branded hotels are largely absent. This presents a significant opportunity for the growing r...
- Almost 50 years before Hanuman Ansh, a Rs 3 lakh devotional movie became a huge cultural phenomenon. People used to garland the film’s posters, perform aarti and even remove their footwear before entering theatres.Hanuman Ansh is currently enjoying a stellar box-office performance, with audiences flocking to see it largely due to positive word-of-mout...
- In 1922, Joy Morton turned 175 acres of his Illinois country estate into a tree museum west of Chicago; a century later, the Morton Arboretum spans 1,700 acresThe Morton Arboretum, founded in 1922, conserves biodiversity and enhances climate resilience. This living collection of trees offers signi...
- Heat scorches Spain and the European nation finds an old, traditional hack to find some comfortSpain’s brutal summer heat has revived the traditionalabanico, with Spaniards and tourists using folding hand fans across plazas, public tr...
- Mumbai man received praises from PM Modi for building an interactive website using AI where you can learn 800 years of Indian history; he had no coding skillsMumbai resident Krishna Seshadri built BharatRajya, an interactive historical atlas mapping India’s history across more than 800 years, des...
- Quote of the Day by Audrey Hepburn: “To have beautiful lips, say… – Inspiring lessons on beauty, empathy, appreciation, imperfections and why words have the power to heal by the British actress known for her timeless elegance and deep insights on humanity and kindnessQuote of the Day by Audrey Hepburn: Audrey Hepburn’s quote, “To have beautiful lips, say beautiful things. To have beautiful eyes, look at ...
- Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change: Lauren Sánchez's $100 million plan is transforming unused spaces in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Pennsylvania, Indianapolis and other US citiesLauren Sánchezis helping direct Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ $10 billion climate fund. In July this year, the fund announced a $100 million i...
- 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...
- Quote of the Day by Kate Seredy: ‘I make money using my brains and lose money listening to my heart. But in the long run my…’Quote of the Day by Kate Seredy highlights the human tendency to use brains for earning and hearts for spending. Real-life decisions often ...
- Abraham Lincoln died in 1865, but many say America’s 16th president never really left the White HouseMore than 160 years have passed since Abraham Lincoln's assassination, yet ghost stories related to him continue to thrive. Both visitors a...
- Quote of the Day by American art historian George Kubler: ‘Actuality is when the lighthouse is dark between flashes, it is the instant between the ticks of the watch…’ - why the moments when nothing is happening may matter mostQuote of the Day: George Kubler draws attention to the quiet essence of times when it seems like nothing is unfolding. In our rapid-paced s...
- 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 ...
- Quote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: “What if pleasure and displeasure were so tied together that...” — a profound lesson on emotional polarity, psychological resilience, existential acceptance and why peak joy requires an equal capacity to endure deep suffering by the German philosopher known for his critique of traditional moralityQuote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: Friedrich Nietzsche’s famous quote, “What if pleasure and displeasure were so tied together that w...
- Julius Caesar's political fate was decided in a historic compound, centuries later hidden cloister adjacent to basilica in Rome remains mysteriousOver the centuries, this space has attracted important figures, St. Catherine of Siena and the Renaissance painter Fra Angelico, both of wh...
- A Byzantine royal ship sank off Croatia in the 7th century, 1300 years later it was discovered with 600 grams of gold including a gold ring linked to emperor HeracliusA 1,300-year-old shipwreck off Croatia's Mljet island revealed over 600 grams of gold. This significant discovery includes a signet ring po...
- In 1901, workers discovered the ‘Ivory Bangle Lady’ in England. Modern science later revealed her true originsThe excavation of a Roman-era grave in York unveils insights into a woman's wealth and societal standing, illustrated by the luxury artifac...
- Top leadership from USA Pacific Northwest joins in India's 80th Independence Day Celebrations at SeattleSeveral US states issued official proclamations declaring August 15th as India Day. Mayors and county councils honoured Indian American con...
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