Whisky, no more a colonial hangoverIndia's whisky scene is experiencing a remarkable 'swadeshi' boom, with domestic premium brands like Indri and Rampur rising in popularity,...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years laterA Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light t...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Juneteenth 2026: History, significance and everything you need to know about the holiday marking the end of slaveryJuneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the US. This federal holiday, officially recognized in 2021, marks th...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Father's Day 2026: Thoughtful gift ideas to celebrate dads with meaningful surprisesFather's Day 2026: Father's Day 2026 arrives on Sunday, June 21. This occasion is ideal for showing dads love with personalized keepsakes, ...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Life lesson of the day by George Bernard Shaw: 'We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because...' - Nobel Prize-winning writer of Pygmalion's quote on aging reveals one habit that keep people young at heart and mindLife lesson of the day by George Bernard Shaw: George Bernard Shaw believed that people grow old because they stop playing. He suggested th...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Ireland tightens family reunification rules for migrants and refugeesIreland is introducing stricter family reunification rules starting June 12, 2026. Irish citizens and certain non-EEA nationals will need h...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Redington shares rally 10% after Apple CEO Tim Cook says price hikes 'unavoidable' amid AI boomRedington shares surged over 10% after Apple CEO Tim Cook signalled potential price hikes due to rising memory and storage costs driven by ...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Father's Day 2026: Date, history and why the world celebrates fathers on different daysFather's Day 2026 Date: Father's Day in 2026 falls on June 21, observed on the third Sunday of June. This tradition honors fathers and fath...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Apple to raise prices due to memory chip shortage, CEO Tim Cook says: ReportApple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to increase product prices due to soaring memory and storage chip costs, driven by AI demand. He stated ...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
Quote of the Day by America's most original poet of all time, Emily Dickinson: 'That it will never come again...'- 'Because I Could Not Stop for Death' poet’s timeless reminder about the beauty of fleeting momentsEmily Dickinson's famous words remind us that life's sweetness comes from its temporary nature. The poet, who lived a quiet life in Amherst...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
PM Modi receives Slovakia’s highest civilian honour during Bratislava visitPrime Minister Narendra Modi received Slovakia's highest civilian honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), during his histo...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Delhi's double-decker tourist bus crosses 1,500 riders mark; summer discount boosts footfallDelhi's electric double-decker tourist bus has welcomed over 1,500 passengers. Ticket prices have been lowered for the summer season to att...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
UK to intensify crackdown on illegal migrants in Northern IrelandAuthorities in the United Kingdom are planning a significant increase in immigration enforcement operations in Northern Ireland. The focus ...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Gunter Grass: ‘Homeland is something one becomes aware of only through…’ German poet on value of home, culture and rootsNobel laureate Günter Grass, a voice for Germany's post-war generation, explored themes of guilt and memory. His famous quote resonates dee...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in FranceUS President Donald Trump attends a G7 summit in France. Key topics include Iran, Ukraine, and trade. A recent Iran war ceasefire agreement...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
Quote of the Day by the iconic Irish poet W.B. Yeats: 'The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting...' – The Second Coming poet's gentle reminder that magic exists when we learn to truly seeIrish poet W.B. Yeats believed life holds hidden wonders. He felt people miss these by being too busy. Yeats's quote encourages sharper sen...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Irish proverb of the day: 'Do not resent growing old. Many are denied the...' - motivational lessons on aging, gratitude, appreciating life, embracing growing older and importance of living in the presentIrish proverb of the day: An Irish saying offers a fresh perspective on aging. It suggests that growing older is a privilege many never exp...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.44 AM IST