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Dolly Parton started a foundation in 1995 to help young children read. Donated nearly 325 million books across the US, UK, and Canada; her father's inability inspired herDolly Parton, who passed away on August 25, 2026, left behind a significant philanthropic legacy. The Imagination Library, launched in 1995...- In 1824, construction began on New Jersey’s Morris Canal, where 23 inclined planes carried boats up and down hills; some lifts spanned up to 100 feetConstructed in the early 1830s, the Morris Canal stands as a significant achievement in New Jersey's engineering history. It uniquely utili...
- Dolly Parton launched a free-book programme in Tennessee in 1995; 30 years later, it has gifted nearly 300 million books to childrenDolly Parton launched the Imagination Library in 1995 to help children in her home county of Sevier County, Tennessee, access books from an...
- The AI Wintercamp Masterclass: From Asking AI Questions to Building With ItThe AI Winter Camp is an immersive five-week experience tailored for students in Classes 5 to 12 that focuses on the exploration and creati...
- Taylor Swift’s $4 million education pledge, $50,000 donation and $26 million charity gift with Travis Kelce: How world's richest female musician helps peopleIn 2026, American music singer Taylor Swift made headlines for her charitable contributions, including a $50,000 donation to an injured mot...
- Jeffrey Archer was Brit, but dil tha HindustaniJeffrey Archer enjoyed significant popularity among Indian readers from the 1980s to the 2000s. His characters embodied ambition and willin...
- A study says forgetting to do something doesn't always mean your memory failed: What happens between a plan and an action?Remembering a task and having a chance to complete it are different challenges.A parcel waiting by the door shows why the right solution de...
- From a Jaipur original to a multi-city brand: Zolocrust’s measured expansionAs Zolocrust, a renowned vegetarian café chain, marks its 11th year, it is excitedly planning expansions into vibrant cities like Delhi and...
- Neil Patrick Harris bought a Harlem townhouse for $3.6 million in 2013; nine years later, the home with a secret office sold for nearly $7 millionNeil Patrick Harris and David Burtka sold their Harlem townhouse at 2036 Fifth Avenue for $6.99 million in August 2022. The 8,000-square-fo...
- From an unexpected tale set in Bengaluru to chilling nanny story: Oprah Winfrey recommends 4 books you must add to your reading listOprah Winfrey has shared four books for a holiday weekend, reflecting her belief that reading can offer escape, perspective and a way to ar...
- In 1997, Paul Allen bought land in LA for $20 million; after listing for $150 million post-death, it eventually sold for $65 millionPaul Allen's 120-acre Beverly Crest property, once listed for $150 million, sold for $65 million. After Allen's death in 2018, the property...
- Khadi over the decades: How Gandhi’s fabric found a new lifeKhadi remains an important symbol of India's independence and has significantly grown as a commercial entity. The sales and production of k...
- Dolly Parton Day 2026: Why September 25 was chosen to honour the country icon, the '9 to 5' connection and how fans are marking the occasionSeptember 25 has been designated as Dolly Parton Day, celebrating her humanitarian work and musical legacy. The day includes various commun...
- Dolly Parton Day 2026: Donating book to Imagination Library, renaming airport, Southwest Airlines karaoke announcement, to pink lights, poster to honor late American singer in Nashville, New York City, California, around the worldIn Nashville — where Parton had lived since she was 18 — the city will honor the singer with pink lights and posters and give away stickers...
- A look at Dolly Parton's $450 million estate and the latest controvery explained as her nephew Bryan Seaver hit with restraining orderA month after Dolly Parton's death a turmoil has surfaced surrounding her lucrative estate and expansive musical legacy. Allegations have s...
- Success Lesson of the Day by legendary musician Stevie Wonder: “Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn’t mean he lacks...” — What does it take to see beyond your limitations and define success on your own terms?Success Lesson of the Day by Stevie Wonder explores a simple truth about ability, vision and human potential. His remarkable career shows h...
- Meet Huang Tanchen, the 8-year-old Chinese boy who wrote a science-fiction novel and became the world's youngest published male novelistWhat were you doing when you were eight years old? Huang Tanchen was already building worlds on paper. The Chinese boy began writing seriou...
- This country is literally paying people to read, one page at a time, to fight the brain rot epidemicSingapore launched a novel campaign to encourage citizens to read more. This initiative offers small cash payments for logging reading minu...
- Benjamin Franklin's powerful quote of the day: 'Never ruin an apology with an...' - American polymath's inspiring life lesson on remorse and accountabilityBenjamin Franklin's powerful quote of the day: A remarkable figure in American history, Benjamin Franklin was a polymath who left a lasting...
- Meet Jack Johnson, the Hawaii-born musician who turned his success into environmental action, co-founding a foundation that supports school gardens, recycling, sustainable food systems and environmental education across HawaiiJack Johnson is known around the world for his music, but his connection to Hawaii has always run deeper than his songs. He and his wife, K...
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