On This Day in History, June 21: Ferris wheel opens, Okinawa battle ends, Greenland gains self-rule, WNBA launches, US Constitution takes effect, 5th Harry Potter and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 21 saw the opening of the world's first Ferris wheel, the end of Japanese resistance on Okinawa during World W...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
In 1888, a photography manufacturer kept looking for an easier way to handle glass plates; it unexpectedly led to roll film and changed how the world took picturesGeorge Eastman fundamentally changed photography by introducing a series of accessible innovations rather than a single invention. He trans...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Today in History: On This Day, June 20, Queen Victoria ascends, Morse patents telegraph, Jaws premieres and shipwreck revealedOn This Day in History, June 20 saw Queen Victoria ascend the British throne, Samuel Morse receive a telegraph patent, Jaws redefine Hollyw...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
In 1912, Cadillac fitted 12,000 cars with Charles Kettering's electric self-starter; the hand-crank era ended, and ordinary drivers could finally start a car safelyIn the early days of the automobile, drivers faced a daunting ritual every time they wanted to hit the road. Cranking the engine by hand wa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
Forget deadbeat dads: These devoted spiders guard their babies, and science finally knows whyCitizen science data from iNaturalist, combined with decades of fieldwork, has revealed the complex evolutionary history of parental care i...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
US Open returns to Shinnecock Hills, where the wind keeps scoreThe 126th US Open is set for Shinnecock Hills. Golfers will face a demanding course. Aaron Rai aims to complete a rare double. Rory McIlroy...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Word of the Day: ParacosmWord of the Day: Paracosm is far more than a little-known vocabulary term. It captures one of humanity’s most remarkable talents, the abili...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
From insurgency to Arabica: Nagaland finds a new revolution in coffeeNagaland is brewing a new future, shifting from its past to a vibrant coffee economy. Local farmers and young entrepreneurs are leading thi...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Word of the Day: OneirophreniaWord of the day: Oneirophrenia is among the most intriguing words in the English language. Derived from ancient Greek and linked to psychol...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Coco Chanel: “Where should one use perfume? A young woman asked. Wherever one wants to be… – Inspiring lessons on confidence, elegance, attraction, romance and why the smallest details can leave the most memorable impression by the fashion designer who revolutionized modern femininity and redefined beauty, luxury, and sophisticationQuote of the Day by Coco Chanel: Coco Chanel’s quote, “Where should one use perfume? A young woman asked. Wherever one wants to be kissed,”...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
The Emerald Labyrinth: Louisiana’s “Year of Outdoors” theme offers curated nature trails and context-rich travelLouisiana is unveiling its quieter side with the Year of Outdoors campaign. Travelers can explore winding bayous and wetlands through guide...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
An ancient traveler from India inscribed his name across five ancient tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 2,000 years agoAncient Indian travelers visited Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Researchers found nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Gan...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
India's magical Valley reopens again for visitors, but only for a few months. Trekking, a UNESCO site, rare flowers and Himalayan views. How to reach, nearby attractionsThe Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand has opened its gates for tourists. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its colorful alpine b...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Modi highlights return of Chola-era artefacts, ancient copper plates in Mann Ki BaatPrime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat program celebrated ordinary citizens and highlighted the return of ancient artefacts. A histori...
31 May, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Not Lyari, Pakistan. Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar famous tea shop is actually in Leh. It is just 1.5 hours from Delhi by flight. Check how to reach thereA viral video has uncovered the real location of a famous tea shop from the Dhurandhar films. Many believed it was in Pakistan, but it is a...
30 May, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
In 1858, a curious dig in a New Jersey marl pit turned out to uncover one of the most important dinosaur finds in US historyA farmer's accidental discovery in a New Jersey marl pit in the 1830s led to the unearthing of the first nearly complete dinosaur skeleton ...
29 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: 'Look for the woman in the dress. If there is no woman, there is no dress.'Coco Chanel's enduring quote, 'Look for the woman in the dress. If there is no woman, there is no dress,' emphasizes that true style stems ...
29 May, 2026, 12.53 AM IST