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In 1664, Dutch surrendered New Amsterdam to British, who renamed it New York, over 360 years later home to Wall Street plays the most important role as U.S. celebrates 250th anniversary of America's declaration of independence from British ruleNew York's strategic location was one reason control of the settlement mattered so greatly. Its harbor offered exceptional opportunities fo...- Quote of the Day by Anne Frank: “I want to go on living even after my death...” — a profound life lesson on legacy, gratitude in hardship, self-development and why creative expression allows the human spirit to transcend mortality by the iconic Holocaust diarist known for her poignant wartime journal, remarkable emotional resilience, and unwavering belief in human goodnessQuote of the Day by Anne Frank: “I want to go on living even after my death! And therefore I am grateful...” Written from inside a hidden a...
- French proverb of the day: 'Better a ruined than a...' Life lessons on motivational proverb on wealth, freedom, hope, physical survival and future recoveryFrench proverb of the day: “Better a ruined than a lost land” is a proverb about survival, freedom, hope and recovery. It says that a damag...
- PM Modi recalls Biju Patnaik's heroic mission to rescue Indonesian leaders from Dutch colonial forces. Here's what happenedPrime Minister Modi lauded Biju Patnaik's historic mission aiding Indonesia's independence. Patnaik flew Indonesian leaders to India, stren...
- Quote of the Day by Vincent van Gogh: 'If I am worth anything later, I am worth something now...'- Before The Starry Night became a masterpiece, Vincent van Gogh had already learned this life lesson about self-worthVincent van Gogh's insightful words remind us that intrinsic value is not reliant on immediate acknowledgment. Much like a seed that flouri...
- 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...
- Quote of the Day by Vincent van Gogh: ‘I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process’Quote of the Day by Vincent van Gogh: Vincent van Gogh was more than a troubled artist. His unique style revolutionized modern art. Van Gog...
- Ukraine's Zelenskyy says North Korean troops poised to join war, cancels UN chief's visitUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims North Korean troops could join Russia in Ukraine imminently, escalating the conflict. Intell...
- Biden to announce $800M in military assistance for UkraineThe official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Biden would use a Thursday morning s...
- Looking for transformative travel? Keep these six stages in mindTravel is often viewed as what anthropologists call a "rite of passage": structured rituals in which individuals separate themselves from t...
- Do the brightest minds tackle the physical problems affecting their mental prowess?Schools will not suddenly have physical well-being, never mind physical excellence, at par with honing mental, CVlian skills. The morning w...
- Kashmiri ISIS jihadi in US custody in Syria, family seeks help to bring him backSrinagar youth believed to be in custody of US-led forces after hundreds of ISIS fighters surrendered in Syria in March; family approaches ...
- Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan rejects Cairn plea on block restorationThe co had in April 2013 written to the government seeking return of all of the 7,997 sq km it had given up, saying the area holds potentia...
- IndusInd Bank to buy RBS's India jewellery financing businessIndusInd has also entered into an agreement with Dutch bank ABN Amro NV to share skills on the diamond business.
- The end of a dynasty: inevitable decline of the SpanishWinning the 2010 World Cup marked a period of consolidation when the Spanish could do no wrong. Giants like Brazil fell by the wayside as t...
- HSBC acquisition of RBS assets may get RBI nod, but with ridersRBI is against an automatic transfer of RBS's branch offices in India to HSBC. HSBC would have to apply for new branch licences.
- Aegon to exit India's mutual fund business"It's a little surprising. Despite the hurdles faced by fund houses, India continues to be one of the hottest emerging markets," said a fun...
- Dutch bank ING sees Q2 profit rise to $1.4 billionING Groep NV, the Dutch bank and insurance company, on Wednesday reported a sharp rise in second quarter earnings, mostly because it avoide...
- RIL slumps 4% as Hardy boys pull out of KG-D9 wellReliance Industries fell 4% after its minority partner Hardy Oil & Gas of the UK said it was abandoning exploration at a well in the D9 blo...
- Kremlin plays rough to win Sakhalin-2 battleMoscow has savoured victory after state giant Gazprom ousted Royal Dutch Shell from control of the Sakhalin-2 energy project, ending a stru...
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