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Centuries ago, he came to Mumbai on a bullock cart. His stall-turned restaurant later became popular among Bollywood stars Rajesh Khanna, Nargis DuttMumbai's iconic Pancham Puriwala, a 178-year-old eatery, continues to delight generations with its signature pani-puri thalis. Tracing its ...
A Greenland ice core reads back almost 12,000 years of mercury fallout; humans were leaving traces thousands of years before the first factoriesGreenland's ice sheet reveals a 12,000-year mercury record, showing human contamination far predates industrial eras. Early Bronze Age smel...
On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...
On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...
Quote of the Day of Mahatma Gandhi: 'In a gentle way, you can shake the world' - life motivation lesson from 'Father of the Nation' teaches us to face and fight thardships with a smile on faceQuote of the Day of Mahatma Gandhi signifies gentle actions may seem small, but they can influence hearts, heal divisions, and inspire othe...
Several red flags emerge as SpaceX IPO hawks Elon Musk's Mars dreamSpaceX's bold Mars vision faces scientific doubts. Experts highlight engineering challenges and human biology unknowns. Colonizing Mars pre...
Quote of the day by Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘Commitment is an act, not a word. Every word has consequences. Every silence, too. ’ - French philosopher on the importance of actions over promisesJean-Paul Sartre's words highlight that commitment is action, not just talk. Every word and silence has consequences. In today's world, thi...
After Musk, aur kaun banega trillionaire?Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire. This achievement marks a significant change in capitalism. His wealth is tied to futur...
Science fiction? Musk's 'lofty' SpaceX goals seem unrealistic, skeptics saySpaceX has achieved much, but experts question its ambitious future goals. Plans for Mars colonies and orbital AI data centers face technol...
In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...
Quote of the day by Rabindranath Tagore: ‘I will not buy glass for the price of diamonds, and I will never allow patriotism…’ – First non-European Nobel laureate on justice, humanity and empathyNobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore championed humanity over blind patriotism, warning against national interests eclipsing compassion and j...
A World Cup of miracles, migrations and a lesson for Indian footballThe 2026 World Cup celebrates new teams and inspiring journeys. Nations like Iraq and debutants Curacao and Cape Verde showcase grit and ro...
Never burn out, never complain, never quit: Solomon the Great said study ants to get wise; here are the 7 life lessons he meantAnts, though small in size, offer surprisingly powerful lessons for human life. This article highlights the wisdom found in observing their...
Quote of the day by Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘Do you think that I count the days? There is only 1 day left, always starting over. It is given to us at dawn and taken away from us at dusk’ - lessons on making every day count from French philosopherJean-Paul Sartre, a key existentialist philosopher, emphasized that individuals define themselves through their choices and actions, not pr...
Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: 'It is intolerable to think of spending one’s whole life, like a neuter bee, working, working and nothing after all' ; life lesson on marriage life vs single lifeCharles Darwin, at 29, grappled with balancing work and personal life, fearing a solitary existence. His journal revealed a 'neuter bee' an...
In 2022, archaeologists at Maryland's first fort finally excavated a grave they'd found 30 years earlier, and identified a teenage boy buried in the 1630s, one of the colony's oldest known deadArchaeologists unearthed a teenage boy's grave at St. Mary's Fort, Maryland's first English colony. This discovery, dating back to the 1630...
1 lakh cockroaches seized in Australia and authorities are concerned about the hidden insect empireAustralian authorities have seized over 100,000 exotic cockroaches, including Madagascar hissing cockroaches, from a property in Bathurst, ...
Quote of the Day by Rudyard Kipling: “Every woman knows… – Inspiring lessons on perception, awareness, experience and why intuition often speaks louder than facts by the English journalist and writer known for his storytelling brilliance and deep insights into human nature and societyQuote of the Day by Rudyard Kipling: Rudyard Kipling’s quote, “Every woman knows all about everything,” reflects a witty and thought-provok...
Quote of the Day by Queen Elizabeth II: ‘Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves, from our…’Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, guided her nation through decades of change. Her steadfast duty made her a symbol o...
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...