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Modi, Aliyev meet for first time as India, Azerbaijan seek to reset tiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi met Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev during the SCO Summit. This meeting marked the first interaction between...01 Sep, 2026, 11.40 PM IST- India's power consumption rises nearly 13% to 169 billion units in AugustIndia's power consumption rose 12.85 percent in August, reaching 169.01 billion units. High humidity levels increased cooling appliance usa...01 Sep, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
- Best German proverb of the day: “One swallow does not make a summer” a life lesson on patience and judging the bigger pictureBest German Proverb of the Day: “One swallow does not make a summer” warns against drawing broad conclusions from a single event or positiv...31 Aug, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
- Met Museum cancels John Galliano exhibition after backlash over antisemitic remarksThe Met Museum cancelled a planned exhibition for designer John Galliano. This decision followed significant criticism regarding his past a...31 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
- In 1898, Sheep Camp grew into a gold-rush town of 6,000 to 8,000 people; by July 1899, only 18 remained, while most buildings still stood in 1906Once a tranquil waystation, Sheep Camp evolved into a vibrant gold rush town as thousands flocked to seek fortune. This chaotic boom phase ...31 Aug, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- Lights, camera, action! Hollywood set for record India box-office gloryThe share of international films in India's total box-office collections will likely reach 20-25% this year, surpassing the historical high...31 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
- Chelsea sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5 million as transfer ties deepenChelsea has signed goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5 million. This marks the eighth deal between the two Premier Leagu...30 Aug, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
- India gets the rain in August, but monsoon deficit still widensIndia's monsoon rainfall deficit has widened to nearly fourteen percent. Erratic rainfall has hurt kharif crop sowing across several region...30 Aug, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
- In 2004, Minnesota's East Boot Lake was listed for nutrients with a 27-pound phosphorus target. 18 years later, targeted projects improved water quality and led to delisting in 2022East Boot Lake in Minnesota was removed from an impaired waters list after eighteen years. Targeted watershed and in-lake management strate...30 Aug, 2026, 02.45 AM IST
- In 2025, Czech researchers reported 2024 summer tests of green facades; one Holešovice site recorded 6.4K lower mean radiant temperature than a white wallGreen facades play a significant role in regulating outdoor thermal conditions, although their effectiveness can significantly differ. A co...29 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- India effect: New Zealand sees record ticket sales ahead of Men in Blue's cricket tourIndia’s 12-match multi-format tour of New Zealand is driving record demand for international cricket tickets, with 26,000 sold in the first...27 Aug, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Donna Summer: 'I don't really try to predict what can and will happen with things. Sometimes you...' - motivational quote by Queen of Disco and Grammy-winning singer of Last Dance teaches inspiring life lessons on why the unexpected can lead to successQuote of the day by Donna Summer: American musician Donna Summer reflected on life's unpredictable nature and success. She noted that expec...27 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- The world is burning less. Why does it feel like it’s burning more?Global burned areas are significantly below average, contradicting climate change narratives. Satellite data shows a quiet fire season worl...26 Aug, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
- For decades resetting child's sleep schedule following reopening of school across USA after summer vacations remains challenge for parents, experts pediatrician are helping out mothers, fathersEarly bedtimes can slip through the cracks over the summer as kids stay up for sleepovers, movie marathons and long plane flights.26 Aug, 2026, 02.32 AM IST
- JP Morgan once bought 117 acres of Maine coast including Sand Beach as a wedding gift for his daughter, but his grandaughter later donated 100 acres; here's whyIn 1900, financier JP Morgan bought 117 acres of Maine’s coast, including Sand Beach and Great Head, as a wedding gift for his daughter Lou...25 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- Wet spell to continue in Himachal till August 28; 98 roads closedModerate rains lashed Himachal Pradesh, with Dharamshala recording 68.2 mm of rainfall. The local Met office predicted a wet spell in the s...22 Aug, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
- Long before air conditioners, Americans used ‘white gold’ and other clever methods to keep themselves coolIn a time before air conditioning, Americans became innovative in their quest to stay cool. Architectural elements like high ceilings and s...21 Aug, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
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