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Quote of the day from physicist-philosopher Blaise Pascal: 'Most of our misfortunes completely stem from our inability to be alone in a room. We chase...' French inventor's centuries-old lesson on turning loneliness into inner strength- Proverb of the day from Spain: 'He who scatters thorns along his neighbor’s path should never walk barefoot at night; because the earth rotates...' Old Spanish saying explains why wanting bad for others hits badly on your own karma
- July 4 Independence Day: History, significance and why the US celebrates it
- Mystery surrounding the Silverpit crater solved: 160-meter asteroid hit the North Sea 45 million years ago and triggered 330-foot tsunami waves, say scientistsA 20-year-old mystery of the North Sea's Silverpit Crater has been solved. Researchers confirmed an asteroid or comet struck the region 43-...03 Jul, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
- 300-year-old Shiva Lingam-shaped stepwell revived in Karnataka: Buried under garbage for decades, historic well draws crowd in Belagavi. WatchA 300-year-old stepwell in Belagavi, Karnataka, once buried under decades of garbage, has been revived by a community effort. This historic...03 Jul, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
- Business loans to entrepreneurs grew faster than those to commercial entities over three yearsWhile overall credit performance remains stable, unsecured business loans to entities and smaller ticket-size loans show emerging risk pock...03 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
- Ever wondered what Amitabh Bachchan reads? Here are 6 books he has personally recommendedBeyond his iconic film career, Amitabh Bachchan reveals a profound love for reading, recommending six books that shaped his perspective. Fr...03 Jul, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Karl Marx: "To be radical is to grasp the root of the matter. But for man, the root is..." — Learn timeless lessons on self-awareness, purpose, and meaningful change from the philosopher whose single book reshaped history and forever transformed how the world understands societyQuote of the Day by Karl Marx offers a timeless lesson on human nature, critical thinking, and meaningful change. His powerful words encour...03 Jul, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
- Urdu is an indian language, not a foreign one: Former Union Minister Murli Manohar JoshiFormer Union Human Resource Development Minister Murli Manohar Joshi on Thursday asserted that Urdu is an Indian language and did not origi...02 Jul, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
- Served 17 years, but sacked for taking leftover tea and biscuits: Jharkhand HC reinstates govt peon, calling the punishment 'disproportionate'A Bokaro peon, Ranjeet Kumar Himanshu, has won his job back after being sacked for taking tea leaves and biscuits. The Jharkhand High Court...02 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
- Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga is winning hearts and the box office. Here are 7 unforgettable Partition books you shouldn't missIf Imtiaz Ali's latest movie, Main Vaapas Aaunga, stayed with you long after the credits rolled, these unforgettable books on partition are...02 Jul, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
- Defence push: Aatmanirbharta means collaboration, not isolation, says Rajnath SinghSpeaking at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Vadodara, he said collaborations with foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers have ...01 Jul, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
- Scientists think they have found Earth’s oldest crash site, and it’s 3 billion years oldThe discovery of Earth’s oldest impact crater may rewrite planetary history. Scientists studying Western Australia’s ancient rock formation...30 Jun, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
- Ajay Devgn's heroine became a household name after her Bollywood debut. Today, she owns a Rs 100 crore homeActress Madhoo Shah, famed for her roles in 'Roja' and 'Phool Aur Kaante', has unveiled her opulent Malabar Hill residence. Valued at Rs 10...30 Jun, 2026, 02.51 AM IST
- Waaree Energies shares crash 5%. Can this US ruling dent solar panel maker's image for long?Waaree Energies shares fell nearly 5% after a US Customs ruling triggered concerns over reputational impact despite the company’s clarifica...29 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: "A scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections,—a mere heart of..." - Inspiring lessons from English naturalist Charles Darwin on objectivity, critical thinking, overcoming confirmation bias, and becoming wiser every dayQuote of the Day by the legendary Charles Darwin reminds us that the pursuit of truth demands intellectual honesty above personal preferenc...28 Jun, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
- Passport not proof of citizenship? The 2,500-year-old history behind the travel documentA recent government clarification in India, stating passports aren't conclusive proof of citizenship, has ignited interest in the document'...25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- 300 years ago, one humble Indian potter rebuilt the human nose: How India gave the world rhinoplastyCenturies before the West, ancient India pioneered rhinoplasty. As early as the 6th century BC, physician Sushruta documented sophisticated...24 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- A legendary river that shaped ancient empires and civilizations may have just revealed its pastEuphrates River origin: Contrary to popular belief, the mighty Euphrates River wasn't always a single entity. New research reveals it began...23 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- In 1947, after Partition, many who came to Delhi with little to their name survived on this dish; today, it is the city’s most-loved breakfastDelhi's beloved chole bhature owes its rise to the 1947 Partition. Punjabi refugees, rebuilding lives in the capital, found sustenance in t...21 Jun, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
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