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On This Day in History, June 10: Troy falls, Italy enters WWII, Jurassic Park premieres, Thatcher wins for 3rd time, FIFA World Cup opens and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 10 witnessed events that ranged from the legendary destruction of Troy and the birth of Gothic architecture to...- In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...
- How a prisoner created India’s first rainwear brand by studying ducks and built a company that now serves the IAF, NavyAn Indian freedom fighter's prison experience sparked an idea for local rainwear. Surendra Mohan Bose founded Duckback, India's first rainw...
- Quote of the day by William Faulkner: 'You don’t love because: you love despite; not for the virtues, but despite the faults...'Genuine love transcends flaws, disappointments, and imperfections, as it's built on acceptance rather than admiration of strengths. William...
- Quote of the day by Ian Fleming: 'Never say 'no' to adventures. Always say 'yes,' otherwise you'll lead a very dull life' ; life lessons from James Bond's creatorLife offers adventures beyond travel. Trying new things and taking risks builds confidence. Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, urged embra...
- Quote of the day by Winston Churchill: ‘My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me’Winston Churchill, a wartime leader, considered persuading his wife to marry him his greatest achievement. This statement reveals a deep hu...
- Quote of the day by Hermann Göring: ‘Guns will make us powerful; butter will only make us fat’ - Hitler's second in command’s unobtrusive take on ‘Gun vs Butter’ model and lesson for households in crisisQuote of the day by Hermann Goering: A historical quote from Hermann Göring, "Guns will make us powerful; butter will only make us fat," hi...
- The responsibility of remembranceAt St Paul's School in the scenic hills of Darjeeling, a chapel stands as a memorial to students who gave their lives in the World Wars, th...
- PM Modi to visit Al-Hakim mosque, pay tribute to martyred Indian soldiers during his Egypt visitPM Narendra Modi will visit Egypt on June 24 and 25, his first visit to the country, since it started bilateral relations. Foreign Secretar...
- Armistice Day 2022: Difference between Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday and why do we wear poppies? All you need to knowRemembrance Day, commonly referred to as Armistice Day, commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the treaty in 1918 that declared the...
- Vice President Venkaiah Naidu inaugurates first India-built war memorial in FranceThe announcement to construct the memorial was made by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during her last visit to Paris in June 2018.
- Turning pages of time: Some unknown facts, anecdotes about Bengaluru's connection with the First World WarNovember 11 marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War.
- Battle of Haifa: Mysore lancers were sent in to support the allied forces in WWIThe Lancers were raised from the remnants of Tipu Sultan’s army after his death in 1799.
- Winston Churchill's office to become a part of heritage hotel, thanks to the Hinduja GroupThe Hinduja Group acquired the 110-year-old heritage building earlier in March, 2016.
- 'Alchemist' author Paulo Coelho's new novel on Mata HariCoelho's novel 'The Spy' is based on the imagined life of Mata Hari, the courtesan who was accused & executed for treason, a hundred years ...
- India set to celebrate centenary of first World WarA high-profile visit last week by Prime Minister Narendera Modi to a mega exhibition on the war at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks about First World War, brings cheer to veteransIt was the first acknowledgement by the Indian establishment of India's significant role in the Great War that has hitherto been a taboo to...
- UN Chief honours sacrifice of Indian soldiers in World War IUN Chief Ban Ki-moon honoured over a million Indian soldiers who fought in the World War I at a commemorative event.
- Christie’s presents 'Heroes at Highclere: Experience the real Downton Abbey'Christie’s is presenting an online-only charity auction, Heroes at Highclere: Experience the real Downton Abbey, which opened for bidding o...
- First world war in cyberspace over WikiLeaksThe world is witnessing the first cyber war on this scale after the arrest of Julian Assange and loss of WikiLeaks ' major sources of reven...
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