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Why are Poland and Ukraine at odds about their history?- Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'Give evil nothing to oppose and it will...' - Ancient Chinese philosopher's timeless wisdom on the power of peace over conflict
- How did Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella become one of the world's most admired leaders? 6 books recommended by him that offer clues
- What NCERT's censored Dancing Girl reveals about how we see objectsNCERT's decision to censor the 'Dancing Girl' statue sparked a debate on objectification, leading the author to reflect on how we perceive ...21 Jun, 2026, 07.20 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
- Three-time Olympic canoeist David Hearn denies vandalizing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after arrestFormer US Olympian David Hearn was arrested near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, accused of damaging the recently renovated landmark....21 Jun, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
- PT Usha, Anju Bobby George among four honoured with Lifetime Achievement AwardLegendary sprinter P.T. Usha was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards. She expressed surpri...20 Jun, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
- In 1879, an inventor kept a carbon-filament bulb glowing for hours, and electric light began changing life after darkThomas Edison's 1879 breakthrough with a long-lasting carbon filament bulb revolutionized electric lighting, moving it from experimental to...20 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- PPL India gets statutory backing for licensing sound recording rightsPhonographic Performance (PPL India), representing over 500 music labels, has officially received registration as a copyright society under...20 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
- Neeraj Chopra at Doha Diamond League: When and where to watch javelin star’s season opener todayOlympic champion Neeraj Chopra makes his highly anticipated return to competition at the Doha Diamond League on Friday, June 19, 2026, afte...19 Jun, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
- In 1903, a chemist noticed a dropped glass flask hadn’t shattered completely; it led to safety glass that still protects millions of people todayFrench chemist Édouard Bénédictus is credited with a pivotal role in developing laminated safety glass, a material that revolutionized how ...19 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- India to send 125-130 athletes to CWG; IOA won't interfere in selection matters: Raghuram IyerIndia is sending 125-130 athletes to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, competing in eight able-bodied and four para sports. This scaled-down ...19 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- Renowned surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala to lead IOA's anti-doping medical panelIndia's Olympic body is tackling doping with a new medical panel. Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala will lead the initiative. The panel will work with ...19 Jun, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
- In 1950, amid the Cold War, a tiny beetle from the US was destroying potato crops across East Germany. Then began one of history's strangest propaganda campaignsIn 1950, a striped potato beetle became the centre of one of the Cold War's most unusual propaganda campaigns after East Germany accused th...19 Jun, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
- Neeraj Chopra joins fight against doping, to launch athlete awareness campaign with IOANeeraj Chopra's foundation has partnered with the Indian Olympic Association to launch an anti-doping campaign, aiming to educate athletes....19 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'May God keep you away from the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger, and the revenge of...' Life lessons on consequences, diplomacy, conflict, threats, oppression, disrespect and why one should never underestimate the underdogQuote of the Day by Alexander the Great highlights the importance of understanding consequences, respecting people, avoiding conflict, and ...18 Jun, 2026, 04.34 AM IST
- Wednesday Motivation quote by Michael Phelps: 'You can make a million mistakes, just not the ...' - Legendary swimmer's timeless take on mistakes and growthWednesday Motivation quote: Michael Phelps, a legendary swimmer, inspires with his message on learning from errors. He highlights that mist...17 Jun, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
- 'Wait till US discovers it': Spain's Billarda goes viral; Indians say it's a 2,000-year-old game called gilli dandaA Spanish game called Billarda has gone viral on Indian social media. Many Indians recognize it as their ancient game, gilli danda. Videos ...16 Jun, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
- In 1899, scholar Wang Yirong just looked at 'dragon bones' in medicine market; Then he noticed strange symbols that revealed China's 3,000-year-old lost history & direct evidence of Shang dynastyIn 1899, scholar Wang Yirong noticed ancient markings on so-called "dragon bones" being sold in a traditional Chinese medicine market. His ...16 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Muhammad Ali: 'Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn't matter which...' - inspiring life lesson on equality, respect, human dignity, embracing humanity and why we must overcome racism and prejudice by greatest heavyweight boxerQuote of the day by Muhammad Ali: Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali's powerful words highlight that hating anyone for their skin color is wrong....12 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
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