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On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key eventsOn This Day in History, July 1 marks a date shaped by major military campaigns, nation-building, scientific breakthroughs and cultural mile...- Quote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: 'The child who obeys you out of fear will one day lie to you for freedom...' Why fear can create obedience in children but not honesty explained by Italian Renaissance era philosopherNiccolò Machiavelli’s widely shared quote, “The child who obeys you out of fear will one day lie to you for freedom,” reflects on the limit...
- 'Far too bright for my camera': French astronaut Sophie Adenot captures intense aurora dance beneath the space stationSophie Adenot aurora photos: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, currently on board the International Space Station, has shared photographs of an ...
- On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
- Today in History: On This Day, June 20, Queen Victoria ascends, Morse patents telegraph, Jaws premieres and shipwreck revealedOn This Day in History, June 20 saw Queen Victoria ascend the British throne, Samuel Morse receive a telegraph patent, Jaws redefine Hollyw...
- Iran-US sign 14-point deal at Versailles: In 1919, the same place hosted a treaty after World War I that created conditions for World War IIIran-US Deal: US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding at France's P...
- Quote of the Day by Coco Chanel: ‘The best things in life are free; the second best things are…’Quote of the Day by Coco Chanel on best things in life resonates today amidst social media's luxury focus. While material possessions offer...
- Quote of the Day by legendary French fashion designer Coco Chanel: 'Don't spend time beating on a wall...'-The luxury fashion house, Chanel founder's timeless quote about knowing when to stop fighting the impossibleFashion icon Coco Chanel's wisdom resonates today. Her famous quote advises against forcing change on unyielding obstacles. Instead, it enc...
- On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...
- Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of historyAn archaeological dig beneath Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is unearthing Roman Paris. The excavation is happening as the square is being r...
- 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. ...
- China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networksChinese tech giant Tencent is enabling PayPal users to pay with QR codes across China through its WeChat Pay network. This move aims to att...
- Quote of the Day by Sylvester Stallone: 'If you don't have a mountain, build one and then...'- Rocky actor's powerful lesson on growth, ambition and never standing stillQuote of the Day by Sylvester Stallone: Sylvester Stallone, the action star, believes in constant challenge. His life and career show a ref...
- Thought of the day by French Fashion legend Christian Dior: ‘Living in a house which does not suit you is like wearing…’ Lessons on identity and choice by the founder of the luxury brandThought of the day: Today, the Dior label remains one of the world’s most recognizable luxury fashion houses. But beyond couture and fragra...
- Quote of the Day by Milan Kundera: “Loves are like empires: when the idea they are founded on crumbles, they, too, fade away” – Inspiring quote on compatibility, misunderstanding and why time changes people by the Czech-French writer known for The Unbearable Lightness of BeingQuote of the Day by Milan Kundera: Milan Kundera’s powerful quote compares love to empires, suggesting that both depend on strong underlyin...
- Archaeologists uncover Egyptian monument showing a Roman emperor portrayed as a pharaohAn ancient Egyptian stela, 2,000 years old, was discovered in Luxor. It shows Roman Emperor Tiberius as an Egyptian Pharaoh. This artifact ...
- Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: “The best cure for the body is a quiet mind” — inspiring lessons on mental peace, stress-free living and emotional strength by the legendary French emperor and military leaderNapoleon Bonaparte’s famous quote about a quiet mind shares an important life lesson about peace and health. The story explains how calm th...
- Cinco de Mayo: What it really celebrates & how it's observed in the USCinco de Mayo marks a Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This cultural holiday is celebrated on May 5. While observed in Mexi...
- Mar-a-lagoman can say whatever he wants, but Iran is so the epicentre of coolIran's rich history and cultural contributions are highlighted. Ancient Persia boasted advanced civilizations. Iranian language and cinema ...
- Bernard Arnault's legacy: Can his children sustain LVMH - the world's largest luxury conglomerate empire?In an effort to secure LVMH's future, Arnault has raised the retirement age for the CEO and chair to 80. He has also created a corporate st...
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