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Egyptian proverb of the day: 'People are measured by their minds and not by their years; for how many young ones have minds that weigh as much as a mountain, and how many elders have hearts as hollow as sugar cane?' Why more age does not always mean more intelligenceAn old Egyptian proverb says, “People are measured by their minds and not by their years; for how many young ones have minds that weigh as ...- A massive crocodile lurked in Lucy’s world, and early human ancestors may have been its preyScientists have discovered a new ancient crocodile species named Crocodylus lucivenator. This massive reptile lived in East Africa between ...
- Hidden beneath the Sahara, satellite scans uncovered 260 circular mass graves filled with cattle and human remains of a 6,000-year-old nomadic eliteNew discoveries in Eastern Sudan reveal a lost nomadic civilization. Archaeologists found 260 ancient cemeteries, showcasing large grave mo...
- A vanished branch of the Nile once ran beside the Great Pyramid and helped build it, a new study revealsAncient pollen grains trapped in desert sediment reveal a lost arm of the Nile, the Khufu branch, flowed near the Giza plateau during pyram...
- Alexandria’s Lost Pleasure Barge: How a 2,000-Year-Old Egyptian Thalamegos Reveals Roman-Era LuxuryA remarkable 2,000-year-old Egyptian pleasure barge, a thalamegos, has been discovered off Alexandria's coast. This ancient vessel, designe...
- In India's rivers lies a big part of its prosperous futurePrime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on commercialising waterways, particularly in the east of the country, could be an economic game chang...
- New Year 2023, January 1: History, importance, and everything you should knowThe celebration of the New Year has significant cultural and social significance as it represents a new start and the opportunity to set go...
- A long-lost branch of the Nile helped in building Egypt's pyramidsHauling these stones over land would have been grueling.
- Bob Odenkirk's memoir, 'Finding Me' by Viola Davis & other non-fiction books you need to read this seasonHere's the spring preview of non-fiction books from current events to history.
- Archaeologists unearth ancient beer factory in EgyptDr. Matthew Adams, one of the leaders of the Egyptian-American mission that made the discovery, said they believe the beer was used in roya...
- Visa woes hampering your New Year plans? Head to Seychelles & Ethiopia for a hassle-free vacationEnjoy some private moments at Anse Lazio on Praslin Island, acclaimed to be one of most beautiful beaches in Seychelles.
- For the love of food, art & more: Take a trip to the place that lets you explore your passionA vineyard trail is the most iconic attraction of the Napa Valley.
- Egyptian cuisine: A supernova of flavours serving up several cultures and continents on a single plateBread is the soul of an Egyptian meal. No wonder, it is called “eish”, meaning life or survival. It was once used as currency also.
- Holiday guide for newly-weds: France, Cairo & Mauritius can be your ideal honeymoon destinationTaking some time out to know each other in a luxurious destination is what every couple dreams about.
- Lincoln Paine's 'The Sea & Civilization' traces mankind’s fascinating voyages across the oceanCoastal issues only seem to make the news when terrorists arrive by boat—their ease of access proof of our lax awareness of our maritime bo...
- Films bind nations together: Amitabh BachchanUnderlining the importance of cultural exchange through cinema, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan says films play a major role in bringin...
- ""Very few drops to drink"As the eminent poet W H Auden noted, “Thousands have lived without love, but not one without water.”
- Land acquisition: Need to have a balance between urbanisation and agricultureIt is hard to disagree with the Supreme Court when it argues that states have to be careful while acquiring farmland for industry.
- A queen’s cruise: Sailing down the NileThe multi-decked Marquis II is one of about 300, multi-deck , Nile-cruise ships that ferry tourists down this surprisingly clean, blue, riv...
- History flows byWe floated joyously down thousands of years of Egyptian history.
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