On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
In 1889, a physician noticed a sweet urine clue and helped point medicine toward insulinIn a groundbreaking moment in 1889, two German scientists, Joseph von Mering and Oskar Minkowski, uncovered a crucial link between the panc...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
The Scorpion King was real: Venomous creature as long as a full-grown German Shepherd once ruled the Earth before DinosaursAncient fossils reveal giant scorpions, Praearcturus gigas, exceeding a meter in length, dominated Britain over 400 million years ago. Thes...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Quote of the day by Alan Watts: 'A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts. So, he loses touch with reality...' - How constant overthinking can quietly disconnect people from real life explained by the British-American writerModern life keeps people constantly occupied with thoughts, worries, notifications, and endless mental noise, which is why Alan Watts’s quo...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Software developer fired by toxic boss without warning gets full 20 vacation days after termination letter mistake, leaves critical project unfinishedA software developer faced daily abuse from his boss after a bug in his code. He was eventually fired without warning. However, a terminati...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'In loneliness the lonely one eats himself; in a crowd, the many eat him. Now choose...' - Why people feeling alone still choose be in isolation explained by the German philosopherFriedrich Nietzsche’s quote of the day reflects the difficult balance between isolation and social acceptance. The philosopher suggested th...
02 Jun, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: 'A good marriage is built on the ability to be friends, hence the best friend will probably have the best wife...' - what makes a happy marriage truly last, explained through Nietzsche’s philosophy of friendshipFriedrich Nietzsche, a major figure in Western philosophy known for his sharp and aphoristic style, explored human relationships through a ...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.24 AM 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
Epstein files reveal ongoing ties with this one wealth managerDespite the allegations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, Bank of America wealth adviser Paul V. Morris maintained connections with Epstein for ...
28 May, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Uber raises stake in Delivery Hero ahead of fresh bid, sources sayThe deal with Aspex comes as Uber is working on a new bid to take over the German food delivery company following an indicative €33-per-sha...
28 May, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Quote of the day by Charles Bukowski: 'There are women who can make you feel more with their bodies and their souls, but these...' - life lessons on relationships, betrayal, heartbreak and why people you love most can hurt you the most by poet laureate of American lowlifeQuote of the day by Charles Bukowski: Charles Bukowski's quote highlights the inherent risk in human connections, where intense emotional b...
26 May, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: 'A man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom...' - Why the German philosopher believed true freedom sometimes begins with lonelinessGerman philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer is still remembered for his deep thoughts on human life, individuality and freedom. One of his most ...
26 May, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Quote of the day by Kurt Vonnegut: 'What should young people do with their lives today? Many things. But most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured' - A lesson on fighting loneliness by American authorKurt Vonnegut's timeless advice urges young people to combat modern loneliness by building strong communities. He believed genuine human co...
24 May, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng to depart end JuneBusiness Insider CEO Barbara Peng is stepping down by the end of next month to pursue new opportunities driven by technological change. Chr...
21 May, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
Quote of the day by Charles Bukowski: 'There is a loneliness in this world so great that you can see it in the hands of the clock. People are tired either by love or no love...', Author of Ham on Rye about loneliness and human existenceCharles Bukowski's words on loneliness strike a chord even today. His poem captures the deep ache of isolation and the toll of love or its ...
20 May, 2026, 07.48 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
Shakira tax fraud case: Massive relief for Colombian singer as Spain's High Court clears her in tax evasion chargesLionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and other footballers and sports celebrities have also been in trouble with Spanish tax authorities.
18 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST