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8 books on Shah Rukh Khan’s reading list that reveal the Bollywood superstar’s curious mindBollywood star Shah Rukh Khan is a keen reader. Books provide him with ideas and inspiration. His reading list spans various genres. He has...
Who was Sequoyah? The Cherokee genius once accused of witchcraft who created a written language and changed historySequoyah, a Cherokee innovator, developed a unique writing system for his people. This invention transformed the Cherokee into one of North...
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...
Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in historyGlobal oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US ...
Quote of the day by Greek writer Aristophanes: ‘These impossible women! How they do get around us! The poet was right: Can't…’ humorous take on relationships and the universal emotion towards femalesQuote of the day: Even after more than two thousand years, Aristophanes remains one of history’s most influential comic writers. His plays ...
Quote of the Day by famous Romantic poet Lord Byron: “The great object of life is sensation- to feel that we exist, even though in pain” – Inspiring quote on human existence, suffering and true meaning of life by the world’s first modern literary celebrityQuote of the Day by Lord Byron: Lord Byron’s thought-provoking quote explores the deeper meaning of life, human existence and emotional exp...
Quote of the day by Bertrand Russell: “Man is a rational animal — so at least I have been told. Throughout a long life, I have looked diligently for evidence in favor of this statement, but so far I have....” Did Bertrand Russell expose the biggest hidden flaw in human nature long before the digital age arrived?Quote of the day by Bertrand Russell: Bertrand Russell remains one of the most searched philosophers in modern intellectual history. His bo...
Why travellers are turning to the zodiac for vacation planningPeople are increasingly using astrocartography to guide major life choices. This practice, which maps planetary influences on locations, he...
Quote of the Day by Desiderius Erasmus: 'The most disadvantageous peace is…'—Inspiring quotes by the Renaissance HumanistQuote of the Day: Desiderius Erasmus, a Northern Renaissance scholar, advocated for reason and humanity during tumultuous times. His quote,...
Quote of the day by Lord Byron: ‘Those who will not reason, are bigots, those who cannot, are fools, and those who dare not, are slaves’ ; life lesson from the great British poetPoet Lord Byron stressed the importance of reason. He categorized those who refuse to reason as bigots, those unable to as fools, and those...
View: ‘The West’ is near death. It’s also worth fighting forThe West, a concept historically defined by market democracies and Enlightenment ideals, faces an existential crisis. Donald Trump's "prote...
War 2 actor started his journey with Rajinikanth, and now faces off against his ‘teacher’ in a box office battleIndependence Day brings a box office clash between Coolie and War 2. However, the lead actors of respective films, Hrithik Roshan and Rajin...
EU launches Red Sea mission as US ship attacked twiceThe European Union launched a naval mission called Aspides to protect Red Sea shipping from Yemen's Huthi rebels. The mission aims to ensur...
The Greek hero never cared for justiceGreek stories are full of defiance, and achievement, not about obligation, obedience, and charity. Greek heroes are adventurers who go on d...
Polytheism enables mother of democracyThere are many gods who are constantly competing, collaborating and negotiating for power. This allows for democracy. Atheism - popular amo...
Recently unearthed 54 corpses tell the truth about ancient GreekThe Sicily of antiquity, rich in resources and strategically located, was home to both Greek and Carthaginian colonies.
Greece is a critical partner and NATO ally of the US, Blinken saysGreece and the US see each other as an ally due to their deep historical, political, cultural, and religious links. Today, Greece is celebr...
Ralli Brothers: The history remains as a reminder of entrepreneurial abilities of economically shattered GreeksThe Ralli family made money from the Crimean War in a way that foresaw their controversial World War I contract — supplying jute bags for t...
13 mind-blowing facts about Greece's economyIt seems as if every morning brings another incremental development or regression in Greece's battle against its European creditors.
- Debt-hit Greece still spends billions on weapons
Greece is one of Europe's biggest weapons purchasers but despite its economic crisis cannot cut the multi-billion dollar bill without secur...