Who was Sequoyah? The Cherokee genius once accused of witchcraft who created a written language and changed historySequoyah, a Cherokee innovator, developed a unique writing system for his people. This invention transformed the Cherokee into one of North...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
From James and Martyr to The God of the Woods: 6 Barack Obama-recommended books worth adding to your reading listFormer President Barack Obama's annual book recommendations highlight diverse genres and voices. This year's list includes Percival Everett...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.15 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
Drones hit historic museum in Russia-annexed Crimea as officials alter train scheduleUkrainian drones struck a historic museum in Sevastopol and targeted Russian energy infrastructure. Authorities reduced nighttime train ser...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Spanish Proverb of the Day: “There is no woman who sleeps so… — Life lessons on perception, beauty, attraction, curiosity, art and why feelings often speak louder than silenceSpanish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “There is no woman who sleeps so deeply that the sound of a guitar won’t bring her to ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM 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
This UK couple grows chairs in their garden and sells them for $90000Alice and Gavin Munro have spent two decades cultivating trees to grow into ready-made chairs, a process taking 6 to 12 years per piece. Th...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
1,700-year-old Roman gold ring discovered in England by former soldier during metal-detecting tripA former soldier unearthed a rare Roman gold ring in southwest England. The 1,700-year-old artefact features the goddess Victoria. Experts ...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.15 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
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
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
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
Quote of the day by Banksy: ‘I mean, they say you die twice. One time when you…’ – Pseudonymous artist on legacy and remembranceRenowned artist Banksy's quote, 'You die twice,' highlights that beyond physical demise, a person truly fades when their name is spoken for...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.52 PM 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
Instagram emerges as platform for anti-caste Indian artDalit and Bahujan artists are reshaping the landscape of digital expression, turning social media into dynamic exhibitions of resistance. T...
31 May, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
In era of AI, deepfake, credibility crisis looms largest: Jyotiraditya Scindia on challenges for journalismUnion minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted journalism's evolution. He noted past struggles with censorship and limited resources. Toda...
31 May, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
200 years of Hindi journalism: Journey that began with 'Udanta Martand' in KolkataHindi journalism marks its bicentennial with an exhibition and seminar in New Delhi, commemorating the first issue of 'Udanta Martand' publ...
30 May, 2026, 09.37 PM IST