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In 1974, a Vietnam veteran moved to Alaska for a new life. 14 years later, he became the last person in US history to get a homestead patent- Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: “No one will protect the natural world we don’t care about...” — a powerful life lesson on nature, curiosity, responsibility, conservation and why we rarely protect what we have never learned to truly see, from the legendary broadcaster known for bringing the hidden world of wildlife into millions of homes
- In 1920, a mother sent her son a seven-page letter. One line helped influence a historic vote for women in this American state
- In 1968, a former mechanic built a cabin alone in the Alaskan wilderness; he stayed for over 30 years and left it to the National Park ServiceFor thirty years, Richard Proenneke thrived alone in the remote expanse of Alaska, mastering survival without any modern aids. His journals...19 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- In 1894, a Jewish immigrant moved to North Dakota hoping for a new life after marriage. 42 years later, her memoir became a rare surviving record of Jewish homesteader lifeA young immigrant arrived in America at a time when starting over meant leaving behind everything familiar and facing a very uncertain futu...16 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- Cannes to Venice, India’s forgotten films are getting a second act at the world’s biggest festivalsThis year, arguably for the first time, restored Indian classics have made it to the top four international film festivals -- from Cannes t...16 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Rosa Parks: 'You spend your whole lifetime in your occupation, actually making life clever, easy and convenient for...' - inspiring quote by mother of the civil rights movement teaches life lessons on equality, dignity, human rights and standing against discriminationQuote of the day by Rosa Parks: Rosa Parks highlighted the contradiction of contributing to society while facing unequal treatment. Her wor...16 Aug, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
- In 1948, WWII veteran Joe Redington Sr. moved to an Alaska homestead; 25 years later, he helped create the 1,000-mile IditarodJoe Redington Sr. helped establish the Iditarod, transforming an ancient trail into a demanding sporting event. He spent decades homesteadi...15 Aug, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
- A US satellite detected a mysterious flash in 1979; the CIA said it was probably a nuclear test, but nearly 50 years later, the mystery remains unsolvedA US satellite observed dual flashes in the South Atlantic back in 1979, leading intelligence officials to speculate a nuclear test with no...15 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Independence Day 2026: A 1968 gold ban that turned every Indian household into an underground vaultIn 1968, the Gold (Control) Act restricted gold ownership and capped jewellery purity at 14 karats to curb imports and conserve foreign exc...14 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
- Bengal BJP softens stand on Ananta Maharaj after his apology over Netaji remarksBJP MP Ananta Maharaj publicly apologized for his controversial comments regarding Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, which the West Bengal leader...14 Aug, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
- In 1880, West Virginia woman entered photography when few women could build careers. 20 years later, she was photographing US presidentsFrances Benjamin Johnston entered photography in the 1880s when few women pursued professional careers. Gifted a Kodak No. 1 by George East...14 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Susan Sontag: ‘It’s all about paying attention. Attention is vitality. It connects…’ – American author on why paying attention can make life richer, more curious and more aliveSusan Sontag, an influential American writer, advocated for deeper attention in life. She urged people to look harder and remain curious ab...14 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- For decades, weather prediction has relied on numerical models running on supercomputers, now AI can produce forecasts in a fraction of the time. Will it be accurate? Here's what experts are sayingWhile AI systems are becoming an increasingly important complement to conventional forecasting because of their speed and lower computing c...14 Aug, 2026, 05.54 AM IST
- The tamarin on Brazil’s R$20 note once had only around 200 left in the wild; Smithsonian zoologist Devra Kleiman helped build the breeding program behind its recoveryOnce on the brink of extinction, the golden lion tamarin saw its population dwindle to a mere 200 individuals. Thanks to Devra Kleiman's pi...11 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- China bets on AI weather forecasting as extreme weather intensifiesArtificial intelligence is increasingly being tested during typhoon season in East Asia, where even small improvements in track forecasts c...11 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
- In 1970, Sylvia Earle led five women into an underwater laboratory on a 14-day mission that helped strengthen the case for women in extreme-environment scienceThe year 1970 marked a groundbreaking moment when five female aquanauts embarked on a 14-day journey under the sea in the Tektite II projec...10 Aug, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
- 15 rare 8mm reels by Manipur film pioneer Maharaj Kumar Priyabrata Singh set for international preservationFragile 8mm film reels from the early days of cinema in Manipur are currently in the process of being preserved. This international initiat...08 Aug, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
- Maharaj Kumar Priyabrata Singh's 8mm reels offer a window into Manipur's forgotten cultural historyBehind that camera was Maharaj Kumar Priyabrata Singh, regarded as one of the earliest Manipuri practitioners to independently use an 8mm c...07 Aug, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
- Indian Museum joins hands with IIT-Kharagpur for use of 'AI-based restoration' of artefacts: GovtThe Indian Museum in Kolkata is using AI for artefact restoration and digital preservation. This initiative aligns with the vision of promo...03 Aug, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
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