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 George Clooney: 'You have only a short period of time in your life to make your mark...': Lessons on life from Oscar-winning starHollywood icon George Clooney emphasized the limited time one has to make a significant impact. He believes success hinges on recognizing a...
06 Mar, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
UK injects 100 million pounds to boost border securityBritain plans to invest to curb illegal migration. The UK government allocates funds to boost border security. The National Crime Agency wi...
04 Aug, 2025, 06.12 PM IST
The rational attack on scienceFrom embracing science as a beacon of progress, humanity has grown wary of its potential for control. Exploited by those in power, science,...
20 Dec, 2024, 11.55 PM IST
Will Smith to star in "Sugar Bandits"Will Smith headlines the action-thriller 'Sugar Bandits' at the European Film Market. Based on Chuck Hogan's novel 'Devils in Exile,' the f...
15 Feb, 2024, 08.53 PM IST
Face-off in Britain over controversial surveillance techThe use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology -- which creates biometric facial signatures before instantaneously running them throug...
07 Jan, 2024, 09.25 AM IST
Renowned artist Banksy's authorized exhibition ‘Cut & Run’ set to open in GlasgowPopular street artist Banky’s exhibition ‘Cut & Run’ is scheduled to open in the upcoming weekend. The exhibition will also showcase Banky’...
15 Jun, 2023, 04.16 PM IST
China's Xi meeting Putin in boost for isolated Russia leaderXi's government gave no details of what the Chinese leader hoped to accomplish. Xi and Putin declared they had a "no-limits friendship" bef...
20 Mar, 2023, 11.31 AM IST
A year of disinformation around the war in UkraineThese agitators have sought to depict the Ukrainian side as Nazis or suggest that Western support for Kyiv is evaporating. Russian authorit...
24 Feb, 2023, 02.38 PM IST
New Zealand chooses 'Chippy' Hipkins to replace charismatic ArdernHipkins, 44, was the only nomination for the job and his confirmation at a party meeting on Sunday, known as the Labour caucus, was largely...
22 Jan, 2023, 09.57 AM IST
Of stolen art and looters' crafty craftRecent years have witnessed an increasing demand for the repatriation of looted art objects globally. Even as the British Museum in London ...
17 Dec, 2022, 10.27 PM IST
An art sleuth from Chennai is taking on traffickers in a $10 billion black marketWith encyclopedic command of the material, Kumar hunts for distinguishing marks on antiques, matching archival photographs with offerings i...
20 Apr, 2022, 04.56 PM IST
UK slaps sanctions on more Russians, imposes stiff import tariffsForeign Secretary Liz Truss said the asset freeze and travel ban now extended to 51 oligarchs and their families, as well as Russian Presid...
15 Mar, 2022, 07.59 PM IST
Why potential buyers of valued artwork must get a provenance review firstAn evaluation of provenance, being the chain of previous owners of the piece, is important to determine questions of authenticity, valuatio...
15 Oct, 2017, 01.19 AM IST
How power of globalisation and enormous reach of social media defined 2014 World CupAfter India’s Lok Sabha polls, the World Cup again underscored the muscle and reach of social media; its ability to influence opinion as it...
15 Jul, 2014, 12.03 PM IST
Swiss money: 'Layering' through gold and diamond trade, stocks and bitcoins help in masking owners' identitiesGovernment data of the Alpine nation shows that India has become the top destination for its gold exports with trade worth close to about R...
29 Jun, 2014, 03.29 PM IST
- 'Grand Theft Auto IV' video game sale top $500 mn
"Grand Theft Auto IV" raked in more than $500 million (euro324.04 million) in its first week in stores, selling more than 6 million units w...
08 May, 2008, 01.48 AM IST