From Norman Mailer's 'fug' to Trump's Oval Office: How a four-letter word conquered the English languageThe F-word's journey from censored print to common usage is explored. Norman Mailer faced publisher edits in his debut novel, substituting ...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho: 'Waiting is painful. Forgetting is painful. But not knowing which to do is the worst kind of suffering...' Sometimes fear of making a choice can be much more painful than the decision itself, explained by The Alchemist writerPaulo Coelho's quote of the day reflects the emotional burden of uncertainty that many people experience in relationships, careers, and maj...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.21 AM IST
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...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
Turkey vows 'harsh response' if Northern Cyprus harmed by France-Cyprus troops dealTurkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a stern warning regarding developments that could harm Northern Cyprus. This comes after...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
EU to unveil plan to wean itself off US, Asia techThe EU will set out on Wednesday how the 27-country bloc hopes to slash its dependence on American and Asian technology, and favour Europea...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
How Trump has used the presidency to benefit himself and his alliesPresident Trump's administration is reviewing a large fund proposed for supporters. This comes amid scrutiny over various financial dealing...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.46 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
780 arrested as PSG Champions League title celebrations descend into violence across FranceParis Saint-Germain's Champions League win celebrations turned violent. Clashes with police and a fatal road accident occurred. Over 780 pe...
31 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
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
RMG cos reel from GST ruling; new-age firms’ costly rideHappy Friday! The Supreme Court’s latest GST ruling is the final blow for real-money gaming platforms after last year’s ban. This and more ...
29 May, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
254-0 French Parliament votes to repeal law from slavery eraFrance's Parliament has voted to abolish the Black Code. This colonial law, enacted in 1685, treated enslaved people as property. For nearl...
29 May, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
AI speaks every language. So why learn French anymore?As AI translation tools advance, universities grapple with the future of language education. While AI facilitates communication, experts ar...
27 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Authorities allege Pernod Richard withheld Scotch composition, age in effort to pay lower tariffs under $314 mln refund caseIndian tax authorities are in a legal fight with Pernod Ricard. Investigators claim the French company hid the true value of Scotch whisky ...
27 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau: 'The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is...' Life lessons on growth, success and human nature by Swiss-born philosopher and writerQuote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau continues to inspire discussions on imagination, human nature, freedom and growth. Rousseau belie...
25 May, 2026, 03.46 AM 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
Iran's threat to Hormuz submarine cablesIran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to impose permits on submarine fiber-optic cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Thi...
20 May, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
Coded compliance: Centre is eyeing 'law-to-code' to AI-proof data lawLaw-to-code is the practice of translating legal rules into machine-executable algorithms such as a Python code that software can automatic...
20 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST