Quote of the Day by street artist and political activist Banksy: 'I don’t know why people are so keen to put the details of their private life in public...' - The graffiti artist known for his anti-authoritarian art offers a thought-provoking quote about why staying invisible can be the ultimate superpowerStreet artist Banksy's quote highlights the power of privacy. He suggests invisibility is a superpower in today's world. Banksy built his c...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Egyptian proverb of the day: ‘An onion shared with a friend tastes like roast lamb’ - A timeless lesson on friendship and finding joy in simple thingsAn ancient Egyptian proverb, 'An onion shared with a friend tastes like roast lamb,' highlights the profound power of companionship. It tea...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Riyadh Art reveals family tree by Indian artist Subodh Gupta in Riyadh’s financial districtRiyadh Art has unveiled Family Tree (2020), a large-scale public sculpture by Indian contemporary artist Subodh Gupta, at Riyadh’s King Abd...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
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...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Harsh Goenka shares 'lovely exception' amid debate over Indian tourists abroad, video shows people dancing to a Bengali song at Van Gogh MuseumIndians dancing abroad: A video from the Van Gogh Museum showcasing international visitors dancing to a Bengali folk song offers a positive...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsuleAn extraordinary archaeological discovery in Akrotiri, Santorini, has unveiled a hidden prehistoric metropolis. Entombed under layers of vo...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
The art of leaving an interview in a huffDonald Trump abruptly ended his interview with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press. He removed his microphone and left the room. This action i...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
To Russia, with love: Indian contemporary art arrives at the Hermitage that houses masterpieces by Rembrandt and RaphaelThe State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is thrilled to unveil 'Sediments of Becoming', an exhibition that introduces the dynamic lands...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Double-engine government to accelerate rail projects in West Bengal: Ashwini VaishnawUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 60 next-generation trains for the Kolkata Metro and ₹1 lakh crore in railway projects for...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
In 1942, a plowman struck something unexpected beneath a wartime field and discovered a hoard of Roman silver hidden for over 1,600 yearsA farmer's plow unearthed a remarkable Roman silver hoard in England. This discovery challenged previous beliefs about Roman Britain's weal...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
The Scorpion King was real: Venomous creature as long as a full-grown German Shepherd once ruled the Earth before DinosaursAncient fossils reveal giant scorpions, Praearcturus gigas, exceeding a meter in length, dominated Britain over 400 million years ago. Thes...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Walter Benjamin: ‘To be happy is to be able to become aware of…’ German philosopher’s timeless wisdom on courage and happinessGerman philosopher Walter Benjamin believed true happiness stems from confronting oneself without fear. His profound insights, shaped by a ...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
This 415-million-year-old monster scorpion existed before trees, and it's the biggest everScientists have identified Praearcturus gigas, a one-meter-long scorpion from the Early Devonian period, as the largest scorpion ever disco...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Kolkata to join water metro network; Bengal eyes separate shipping department: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal is planning a dedicated shipping wing and exploring minor port development. A deep-sea port project will proceed at Dadanpatrab...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
This 121-million-year-old bird had tail feathers twice its body length just to get a datePaleontologists have discovered Plumadraco bankoorum, a new species of bird from 121 million years ago in China. This "feather dragon" poss...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Her jealous husband locked her for 15 years in a windowless house. But she fought loneliness by transforming her house into a haven for artConfined to her home for 15 years, Sonabai Rajawar found solace and expression through art. Using clay and natural pigments, she sculpted f...
01 Jun, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Pablo Picasso: ‘Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having…’ The powerful lesson about procrastination that could change how you use your timeQuote of the Day: Pablo Picasso’s quote carries a simple yet profound message: time is limited, and the things that matter most deserve our...
31 May, 2026, 08.42 PM IST