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...
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Fuel prices are shaping summer plans as US boaters get ready to hit the waterBoaters face higher fuel costs impacting summer plans. Gas prices are up significantly, affecting everything from pontoon boats to large ya...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Harsh Goenka shares Mumbai’s new obsession after Labubu, mahjong and padel, and you may have tried it tooIndustrialist Harsh Goenka has creatively embraced artificial intelligence to illustrate Mumbai's burgeoning benne dosa craze. His first AI...
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Problem with going to Japan - you return and expect things to be still civilisedA recent trip to Japan left a lasting impression. The country's remarkable civility, efficient systems, and rich culture were observed. Fro...
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'Totally cold' is not too cold for winter swimmers competing in a frozen Vermont lakeThe 10th annual Memphremagog Winter Swimming Festival in a Vermont lake near the Canadian border included various events, such as a decorat...
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Meet Icon of the Seas: The world's largest cruise ship with 20 decks and how it compares with TitanicThe world's largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, is set to begin its maiden voyage from the Port of Miami. The ship, christened with the ...
28 Jan, 2024, 09.54 AM IST
Some cool tips to weather out summerCelsius-wise, we'll pass those temperate feelings. For us here in the tropics, we can take pleasure in ice-cold nimbu paani (stronger stuff...
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Dipping season is back! UK looks to plunge into icy British waters. See detailsUK seems to be looking to plunge into icy British waters. Let us check out when and where.
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Miniature swimming robots may soon explore 'ocean worlds' of the Solar SystemThe environment in these oceans may be very similar to that on Earth at the time life began.
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Winter sports: List of unusual sports linked to this time of the yearThink winter sports and snowboarding, skiing, figure skating and ice hockey come to mind. But there is a whole bunch of unusual sports link...
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Biking, golfing, mountaineering and much more only in BledSynonymous for the beauty of its lake, castle and island bound church, Bled offers a plethora of sports opportunities.
06 Jul, 2017, 05.16 AM IST
Watch Indian military's three wings display their strength on Republic Day in DelhiThe Chief Guest of the function is the President of India who arrives escorted by the (PBG), a cavalry unit.
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Say goodbye to fear: Four extreme adventure sports to try this seasonDo you love adventure sports? From waterfall rappelling to snowmobiling, we list four things you must try.
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World highest altitude swimming race kicks off in ChinaWinter swimming is the activity of swimming during the winter season, typically in outdoor locations or in unheated pools.
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- Talk on climate change
The Department of Geography of Post Graduate Govt. College for Girls, Sector -11, Chandigarh organized a talk on “Global Warming; Some Poss...
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- Vast expanses of Arctic ice melt in summer heat
The Arctic Ocean has given up tens of thousands more square kilometers of ice in a relentless summer of melt, with scientists watching thro...
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- Lewis Pugh goes Beyond Sport
Lewis Pugh's Polar Defence Project won the award for the Best Use of Sport to protect the environment award.
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