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500 baked treats, pure butter: Dehradun’s 73-year-old bakery is known for its caramelised stick jaws. But the ex-army man’s iconic shop is a treasure trove of nostalgic delights- On This Day in History, July 4: Declaration of Independence proclaimed, Battle of Hattin, Statue of Liberty presented, Philippines gains independence, Higgs boson discovery and more
- On This Day in History, July 2: Civil Rights Act signed, Amelia Earhart disappears, Simla Agreement signed, Men in Black premieres and more
- 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...30 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- 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...21 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
- Treaty of Versailles 2.0: Macron played the Trump card, laden in goldAfter posing in front of Versailles' golden doors, Trump enjoyed a private tour of the chateau's glittering interior. And in a surprise mov...19 Jun, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
- Quote of the day by John Ashbery: 'Most reckless things are beautiful in some way, and recklessness is what makes...' - inspiring lessons on art, beauty, creativity and why taking risks can lead to your greatest discoveries by Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror poetQuote of the day by John Ashbery: Poet John Ashbery believed that beauty and innovation often stem from uncertainty and risk, not certainty...17 Jun, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...15 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
- On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...13 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Victor Hugo: 'You who suffer because you love...'- A gut-wrenching lesson about love, pain, and the human heart by the famous Notre-Dame novelistVictor Hugo, author of Les Miserables, believed love transforms lives. His quote, 'You who suffer because you love, love still more. To die...12 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
- 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...06 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
- On This Day, June 4: Iran's supreme leader elected, women's suffrage bill passed, ATM patent approved, D-Day delayed, first shopping cart introduced, Henry Ford's first car ride and National Hug Your Cat DayJune 4 marks a day of global historical significance. Major events include the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the liberation of Rome in World ...03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
- On This Day in History, June 3: Muhammad Ali’s death, Tiananmen Square crackdown, Tagore’s knighthood, Partition plan and first American spacewalkOn This Day in History, June 3 witnessed several landmark events that shaped the modern world. From Muhammad Ali’s death in 2016 and the Ti...02 Jun, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
- What to know as Israeli forces' historic push inside Lebanon complicates an Iran dealIsraeli forces are engaged in their deepest incursion into Lebanon in over two decades. This is happening despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire...01 Jun, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- France's Macron says 'nothing justifies' south Lebanon escalationFrance's President Emmanuel Macron condemns the escalating conflict in south Lebanon. He stresses the urgent need for a US-Iran agreement t...31 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
- Israeli forces make historic push inside Lebanon and complicate an Iran dealIsraeli forces are conducting their deepest incursion into Lebanon in over 25 years. This is happening despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire an...31 May, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
- At 15, Louis Braille began transforming a military night code into the reading system now used worldwideLouis Braille transformed a military code into a revolutionary reading system for the blind. His 6-dot system, developed in Paris, allowed ...24 May, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: 'If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver...' - Former French Emperor’s thought-provoking lessonQuote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: Napoleon Bonaparte, hailing from the scenic island of Corsica, journeyed from modest roots to the h...22 May, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
- During World War I, specially trained 'mercy dogs' rescued wounded soldiers and delivered medical supplies on battlefields too deadly for human medicsWorld War I saw brave mercy dogs, also known as casualty dogs, on the front lines. These intelligent animals, wearing Red Cross vests, sear...19 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
- Tens of thousands march in London in separate immigration, pro‑Palestinian protestsLondon witnessed two massive demonstrations on Saturday. One march, led by Tommy Robinson, focused on immigration concerns. Another protest...17 May, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
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