Indian tourists abroad: Viral reels, volume travel and culture clash debateA reflection on viral videos of Indian tourists abroad, exploring debates over travel behaviour, Instagram culture, and the tension between...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
In 1903, a traveler sketched a rubber arm for a streetcar windshield, and bad-weather driving got a clearer futureA winter journey in New York City sparked Mary Anderson's 1903 invention: a movable arm with a rubber blade to clear vehicle windshields fr...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Voltaire: ‘Perfection is attained by slow degrees, it requires the hand…’ French writer's powerful words on excellence and achievementEnlightenment thinker Voltaire, celebrated for his wit and insight, reminds us that true excellence is a gradual process. His quote, “Perfe...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
James Burrows cause of death: FRIENDS director dies at 85. Actors Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer and Lisa Kudrow pay tribute to 'a true icon'Television comedy mourns the loss of James Burrows, the visionary director behind iconic shows like Cheers and Friends, who passed away at ...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
US Stock Market: Fed financial disclosures reveal stark contrast in transparency among top officialsFederal Reserve officials' financial disclosures reveal varying levels of detail. Governor Lisa Cook reported over $1 million in legal expe...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Friday Motivation by Marie Curie: 'I was taught the way of progress was neither swift nor...' - Nobel laureate's timeless lesson on why success takes timeMarie Curie's journey to scientific breakthroughs was neither swift nor easy, marked by financial struggles and limited opportunities for w...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Louvre museum 'running out of steam', says new directorThe Louvre museum is struggling to find funding to upgrade its ageing facilities, its new director said Wednesday, following a litany of pr...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Tamil Nadu's excise revenue lags behind Karnataka, Maharashtra: GovtTamil Nadu's excise duty collections significantly lag behind Karnataka and Maharashtra, showing the lowest absolute collection and slowest...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Project Hail Mary is real? Scientists discover vast underground fungal network spanning 110 quadrillion kilometresA massive underground fungal network, stretching billions of times to the Sun and back, has been mapped. This hidden web connects plants, s...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Turkish Proverb of the Day: “He who wants honey must have the courage to face the...” Life lessons from a timeless saying of the Ottoman Empire on why every great reward demands the courage to face risk, hardship, and uncertaintyTurkish proverb of the day reveals a timeless truth about success, resilience, and personal growth. This ancient wisdom shows that every me...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Quote of the day by Oliver Tree: 'No matter how strange you look, no matter how ugly you feel, you are beautiful. Life is sweet like a pineapple pizza', American singer's motivational lesson on life before his deathAmerican singer Oliver Tree was reportedly on board a helicopter that crashed in Brazil. The incident claimed six lives. News reports confi...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Life lesson of the day by Marie Curie, the woman who sacrificed her life for science: "A life spent in service of truth is never wasted, even when the path demands sacrifice. The light you leave behind can outlive the..." Her extraordinary legacy remains a masterclass in determination, wisdom, and lasting impactLife lesson of the day by Marie Curie reveals how one scientist transformed struggle into global impact. Marie Curie, a Nobel Prize winner ...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
French proverb of the day: “Love is like the wind; you never know where it comes from.” — why the deepest relationships arrive unexpectedly and teach life's most powerful lessons about the heartFrench proverb of the day: French proverb on love carries a powerful relationship lesson. True love rarely arrives on schedule. It appears ...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Elvis Presley: ‘I’ve never gotten over what they call stagefright. I go through it every show, I’m pretty concerned, I’m pretty much…’Elvis Presley, a global icon, transformed music and culture with his unique blend of genres. Despite immense fame, he admitted to persisten...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Quote of the day by Marie Curie: “One never notices what has been done...” a lesson on pursuing excellenceQuote of the Day: Marie Curie's enduring quote highlights the importance of looking ahead. It suggests true progress stems from focusing on...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Quote of the day by Marie Curie: 'Be less curious about people and more...' Life lessons on why great minds stay curious about ideas, not peopleQuote of the day by Marie Curie: Marie Curie’s quote, “Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas,” highlights the importanc...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.38 PM IST