In 1811, a chemist added too much acid to seaweed ash, and purple vapor revealed iodineIn the heart of 1811, a serendipitous moment unfolded in the laboratory of French chemist Bernard Courtois. As he endeavored to create salt...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Quote of the Day by American self-help author Napoleon Hill: 'Do not wait: the time will never be...'- Think and Grow Rich author's timeless lesson about taking action before the perfect moment arrivesNapoleon Hill's timeless advice emphasizes that waiting for perfect conditions hinders dreams. He urged individuals to start with available...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Napoleon Bonaparte: "Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets" — words that are still relevant today.Napoleon Bonaparte knew information held more power than force. He famously stated four hostile newspapers were more feared than a thousand...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of historyAn archaeological dig beneath Notre Dame cathedral in Paris is unearthing Roman Paris. The excavation is happening as the square is being r...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...
31 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: ‘Women are naturally secretive, and they like to do their…’ Shocking warning by the writer of Sherlock Holmes about modern relationships that nobody can ignoreQuote of the Day: Conan Doyle's work endures because it refuses simple categories. Holmes is not merely a thinking machine; he is lonely, m...
31 May, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: 'Don’t marry until you’ve stopped loving the woman you’ve chosen, until you see her clearly, otherwise...' - The dark reality of love and marriage explored by the legendary Russian novelistRussian author Leo Tolstoy continues to spark debate through a memorable quote of the day from his novel War and Peace, where Prince Andrei...
22 May, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: 'If you wish to be a success in the world, promise everything, deliver...' - Former French Emperor’s thought-provoking lessonQuote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: Napoleon Bonaparte, hailing from the scenic island of Corsica, journeyed from modest roots to the h...
22 May, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...
20 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
The theft that made the 'Mona Lisa' the world's most famous paintingThe Mona Lisa was not famous until it was stolen from the Louvre in 1911. The theft and extensive media coverage turned the painting into a...
19 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Karnataka revises liquor prices. Check latest new rates in Bengaluru and other areasKarnataka has implemented a new Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB)-based excise duty system, resulting in updated liquor prices statewide. The excis...
18 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Who gets what after Napoleon Solo’s 151st Preakness stakes win? Owner, trainer, and jockey earnings explainedNapoleon Solo staged a remarkable comeback to win the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park. Trainer Chad Summers and jockey Paco Lopez sec...
17 May, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
Preakness 2026 results, winners, race finish order: All about winner Napoleon Solo and why has Kentucky Derby champion Golden Tempo disappointed?Preakness 2026: Triple Crown will conclude on June 6 with the Belmont Stakes, run at Saratoga for a third straight year as renovations are ...
17 May, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: 'You are my heart, my life…'—Inspiring quotes by the writer who created the famous detective Sherlock HolmesQuote of the Day: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, penned a quote expressing profound love. His words, 'You are my heart...
15 May, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Quote of the Day by French novelist Honoré de Balzac: ‘When women love us, they forgive us everything, even our crimes; when they do not…’ - Why we excuse bad habits in people we loveQuote of the Day by French novelist Honoré de Balzac suggests that love profoundly alters human judgment, leading to forgiveness of flaws w...
10 May, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte: “The best cure for the body is a quiet mind” — inspiring lessons on mental peace, stress-free living and emotional strength by the legendary French emperor and military leaderNapoleon Bonaparte’s famous quote about a quiet mind shares an important life lesson about peace and health. The story explains how calm th...
07 May, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Thursday Motivation by Napoleon Hill: 'Our only limitations are those we set up in our...'Napoleon Hill, a renowned author, believed our minds create our limitations. His philosophy emphasizes positive thinking and clear goals. H...
30 Apr, 2026, 07.49 AM IST