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A war veteran and team found Japan's lost WWII gold submarine after more than 50 years, in 1995, but its 2 tons of gold remains missing- Passport row highlights India's larger citizenship documentation challenge
- Aditya Birla Group launches performing arts academy, in an attempt to revive Indian National Theatre legacy
- Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years laterA Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light t...19 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
- In 1907, a Canton janitor's asthma got so bad he rigged a fan motor, broomstick, and pillowcase into a vacuum: His cousin's husband, W.H. Hoover, bought the patent in 1908Meet James Murray Spangler, the janitor whose battle with asthma sparked an ingenious innovation in 1907: the electric suction sweeper. Cra...17 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
- In 1930, a chemist was testing a rubbery polymer found it hardened the wrong way, and PVC moved into pipes, raincoats, and recordsA chemist named Waldo Semon sought rubber but found a stubborn polymer. His accidental discovery led to flexible PVC. This material, once d...13 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
- In 1839, an artist opened a chemical cabinet: And a hidden image helped launch photographA groundbreaking invention in 1839 by Louis Daguerre changed photography forever. His method captured invisible images on a silver plate. T...06 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM 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
- In 1930, a baker folded chopped chocolate into cookie dough expecting it to disappear, but it didn’t melt away: It became the chocolate chip cookieAt her Toll House Inn, Ruth Wakefield crafted the chocolate chip cookie, merging delightful textures with rich flavors. Nestlé's partnershi...28 May, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
- A 16-year-old saw performers bounce off a net and created something which is used from military training grounds, gymnastics, astronaut training, and backyard play to Olympic arenasA 16-year-old George Nissen saw circus performers bounce on nets. This observation sparked an idea for a training device. Nissen experiment...22 May, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdownUS prosecutors have charged former Cuban President Raul Castro. The charges relate to the 1996 downing of civilian planes. Four Americans d...21 May, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
- Presidential Records Act ruling: Can Donald Trump ignore the Presidential Records Act? Judge says the White House must follow the lawA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to comply with the Presidential Records Act, rejecting a Justice Department opinion th...21 May, 2026, 04.02 AM IST
- 'Knelt before America, surrendered India': Nishikant Dubey alleges Congress 'handed over' Sir Creek, Siachen to Pakistan on US ordersBJP MP Nishikant Dubey has accused the previous Congress government of compromising India's sovereignty. He alleges that under the guise of...17 May, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
- In 1887, an Egyptian woman dug for fertilizer in the ruins of Amarna and uncovered the lost diplomatic network of the Bronze AgeWhile searching for fertilizer in 1887, an Egyptian woman made a startling discovery: baked clay tablets that would come to be known as the...15 May, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
- ‘Zombie Worm’ awakens after 24,000 years: Scientists revive a frozen worm that can survive freezing, starvation and even reproduce without partner‘Zombie Worm’ revived by scientists: A 24,000-year-old microscopic worm, a bdelloid rotifer, has been revived from Siberian permafrost, ast...13 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- Pentagon’s new UFO files reveal Apollo 17 astronauts saw ‘Fourth of July’ lights near the moonNewly released Pentagon files reveal Apollo 17 astronauts reported seeing "Fourth of July"-like lights and drifting particles near the moon...09 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
- In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus and sparked a national movementRosa Parks' defiance on a Montgomery bus in 1955 ignited a 381-day boycott. This organized protest by the Black community challenged segreg...07 May, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- In 1898, Marie Curie spent years handling glowing materials by hand and changed modern physics foreverMarie Curie and her husband Pierre discovered polonium and radium in 1898. Their work changed physics, showing atoms were not stable. Radio...07 May, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- In 1937, Amelia Earhart Disappeared Mid-Flight: Leaving Behind a Mystery That Confuses Millions of AmericansAmelia Earhart embarked on a daring attempt to circumnavigate the globe in 1937, aiming to prove the capabilities of long-distance flight. ...04 May, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
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