Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as oneAmerica's 250th birthday is proving divisive, mirroring the nation's deep political schisms. While some, like Betsy Halsey, refuse to celeb...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Quote of the day by John Denver: ‘I think the biggest problem in the world is that we have a generation of young people, and…’ – Message for a generation that wonders if tomorrow will be betterJohn Denver, the beloved singer-songwriter, voiced concern decades ago about young people losing hope for a better future, a sentiment that...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
England captain Ben Stokes retires from international cricket, leaves a legacy for the agesEngland's inspirational captain Ben Stokes is retiring from international cricket after a stellar career. Known for his fighting spirit and...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Quote of the day by ‘Fight Club’ star Edward Norton: ‘All people are paradoxical. No one is easily reducible, so…’ – on why contradictions make us humanEdward Norton's Quote of the Day explores why human beings cannot be reduced to simple labels. The article profiles the acclaimed actor, un...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
FIFA World Cup: Congo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in knockoutsThe African nation was playing in soccer's biggest tournament for only the second time in its history after a 52-year absence. Two second-h...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.09 AM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: "When opponents meet on a narrow road, the brave..."— The ancient secret that shows why fear never has the final word: A timeless life lesson about courage under pressureChinese proverb of the day: "When opponents meet on a narrow road, the brave win." This timeless Chinese proverb reminds us that life's big...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer: "Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can..."Quote of the day by Arthur Schopenhauer continues to spark conversations because it challenges one of our biggest assumptions: Is talent en...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and moreOn This Day in History, June 27, history spans military victories, political change, scientific innovation and technological breakthroughs....
26 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Quote of the day by French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre: 'Life begins on the other side of despair. Life is nothing until it is lived...' ; lessons on treating failures as learning lessons from Nobel-prize winning scholarLife's true meaning emerges beyond despair, as philosopher Jean Paul Sartre famously stated. He believed we craft our own purpose through c...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
In 1950, Australia used a virus as a biological weapon against millions of rabbits; scientists just decoded how they fought back, using DNA from a rabbit that once belonged to Charles DarwinAustralia's 1950 introduction of the myxoma virus to control rabbits backfired as evolution intervened. Scientists, analyzing rabbit DNA ac...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Lost world of birds and frogs: Scientists open a million-year-old cave time capsule in New Zealand, where 12 bird species and four frogs reveal a lost world reshaped by volcanoes and climate long before humans arrivedA remarkable fossil discovery in a New Zealand cave has unveiled a lost world of ancient birds and frogs, dating back one million years. Th...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'I would rather be a little nobody, than to be an...' - Former US President's timeless lesson on integrity and characterAbraham Lincoln, the 16th US President, steered the nation through the Civil War and championed the end of slavery. Born into poverty with ...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Australia beats Pakistan by 113 runs to stay unbeaten at the Women's T20 World CupAustralia remains unbeaten in the Women's T20 World Cup after a dominant 113-run victory over Pakistan. Despite their perfect record, a sem...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Why are Poland and Ukraine at odds about their history?Poland has expressed strong disapproval after Ukraine named a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a group responsible f...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Movie dialogue of the day: Why this one Brad Pitt line from ‘Fight Club’ became a rule everyone brokeMore than 25 years after its release, Fight Club's iconic first rule, "You do not talk about Fight Club," remains a paradox. This simple di...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Sunday Motivation by Mike Tyson: ‘I just want to do what I do best, and that's…’ Boxing legend's powerful words on strong mindset and passionMike Tyson, a Brooklyn native, shattered boxing records, becoming the youngest heavyweight champion at 20. Despite a tumultuous personal li...
21 Jun, 2026, 08.43 AM IST