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Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Hajj route treasure: 1,200-year-old Abbasid-era gold, silver gemstone-studded jewellery shock archaeologists- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'Toil and risk are the price of glory, but it is a lovely thing to live with courage and die leaving...'
- Quote of the day by Herodotus: “Of all men’s miseries the bitterest is this: to know so much and to have control over nothing.” Learn the profound lessons on wisdom, powerlessness, destiny, human emotions, and the harsh reality of life from the author of The Histories
- Quote of the day by ‘Father of Tragedy’ Aeschylus: ‘If you pour oil and vinegar into the same vessel, you would call them…’ Timeless lesson on toxic friendships, conflicts and harmony by Greek playwrightQuote of the day: Widely regarded as the “Father of Tragedy,” Aeschylus transformed Greek drama into a powerful art form exploring justice,...15 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Genghis Khan: ‘I am the punishment of God...If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you’ - Mongolian warlord’s ruthless philosophy on why societies create their own downfallQuote of the Day by Genghis Khan suggests history shows societies delay accountability until consequences become unavoidable. The feared ru...15 May, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by...'Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: Alexander the Great, a Macedonian king, built one of the ancient world's largest empires before ag...11 May, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
- Italian Defence Minister Crosetto’s bilateral visit strengthens the Indo-MediterraneanRising conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean, especially after the October 7 attack on Israel and disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closu...01 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
- ‘Indian workers are central to Middle East oil — yet, they’re unseen’Indian migrants have been crucial to the Middle Eastern oil industry from its beginnings. Professor Andrea Wright highlights their signific...30 Apr, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Bob Hope: 'I grew up with six brothers. That’s how I learned to dance — waiting for the...' Life lessons on relationships, age and politics by popular American entertainer and comic actorQuote of the day by Bob Hope highlights humor drawn from family life and daily struggles. The famous line about waiting for the bathroom sh...27 Apr, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
- Mar-a-lagoman can say whatever he wants, but Iran is so the epicentre of coolIran's rich history and cultural contributions are highlighted. Ancient Persia boasted advanced civilizations. Iranian language and cinema ...25 Apr, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
- Persian proverb of the day: “War first robs you of your laughter, and then your....” Why Iranian civilization believes “He who has not seen war does not know....” Lessons from old Persian wisdom: Why war erases the soul before it destroys the worldPersian proverb of the day: War does not begin with bombs. It begins with belief. A nation convinces itself that conflict is necessary. Tha...25 Apr, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
- Kharg Island: How even the Portuguese, Dutch, and British empires failed to control a small island now in the US crosshairsKharg Island, a strategically vital Persian Gulf location, has repeatedly attracted global powers due to its deep waters and role in Iran's...03 Apr, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
- Quote of the day (March 25) by Alexander the Great: 'Glory crowns the deeds of those who expose themselves to...'Alexander the Great, tutored by famous philosopher Aristotle, became king at 20 and never lost a battle in his 13-year reign. He conquered ...25 Mar, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Alexander the Great: 'I do not steal victory…'—Inspiring quotes by the renowned military geniusAlexander the Great's quote, "I do not steal victory," underscores a philosophy of earned success through courage, merit, and personal resp...10 Mar, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Mongolian conqueror Genghis Khan: ‘I hate luxury… it will be easy to forget your vision and purpose once you have fine clothes, fast horses and beautiful women’Mongol ruler Genghis Khan's words offer a stark lesson. He believed luxury weakens leaders, making them slaves to desire. Fine clothes and ...26 Feb, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'There is nothing impossible to him who…’Alexander the Great, born in 356 BCE, was a legendary Macedonian king and military genius. He conquered vast territories, including the Per...31 Jan, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'Through every generation of the human race there has been a constant war…'Alexander the Great, a legendary king who conquered vast empires, believed true freedom stemmed from conquering inner fear. He saw a consta...28 Dec, 2025, 10.14 AM IST
- Dubai, Oman, Yemen once ruled from Delhi? Nithin Kamath’s post leaves internet shocked over 'forgotten history'A recent social media post by Nithin Kamath sparked interest in the forgotten history of the British Indian Empire, which extended far beyo...25 Aug, 2025, 02.31 PM IST
- Tax collection: Old view to newThis journey of history is reflected in mythology as polytheism moving towards monotheism. In politics, it is from many tax-collectors to o...18 Sep, 2020, 11.35 PM IST
- History of Indian Ocean shows how old rivalries can trigger rise of new forcesInterestingly, both sets of developments echo geopolitical dynamics that played themselves out in the Indian Ocean rim before the arrival o...12 Jul, 2018, 07.50 PM IST
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