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World Biryani Day 2026: Who invented biryani? From Timur to Mumtaz Mahal legend, the fascinating history behind India's favourite rice dishBiryani, a beloved Indian rice dish, boasts a rich and debated origin. While its roots are traced to Persia, legends suggest its arrival in...- Quote of the Day by King Leonidas I of Sparta: 'Come and Take Them', offers life advice of bravery, freedom, dignity, self-respect and shows true meaning of courage, identityKing Leonidas I's iconic quote continues to inspire people because it embodies timeless virtues of courage, integrity, and determination. T...
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: "If you do not enter the tiger's den, you cannot catch the tiger's cub." — Most powerful life lessons on bold actions, courage, risk-taking, and why extraordinary success demands bold choicesChinese Proverb of the Day reveals an ancient lesson about courage, ambition, and the power of taking bold steps. This timeless wisdom expl...
- A legendary river that shaped ancient empires and civilizations may have just revealed its pastEuphrates River origin: Contrary to popular belief, the mighty Euphrates River wasn't always a single entity. New research reveals it began...
- Iranian Proverb of the Day: ‘The donkey that feared the dust of the road spent its life admiring…’ The biggest obstacle to success may not be failure but this ignored reasonIranian Proverb of the Day: Today's proverb falls into the humorous category, using an ordinary, relatable image to uncover a surprisingly ...
- Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Hajj route treasure: 1,200-year-old Abbasid-era gold, silver gemstone-studded jewellery shock archaeologistsA significant archaeological find in Saudi Arabia's Al-Qassim region has unearthed a ceramic jar containing over 100 pieces of gold, silver...
- Persian Proverb of the Day: ‘A man may chase the crown to prove his power, but a woman builds her kingdom…’ The ancient saying reveals the secret difference between looking powerful and actually becoming powerfulProverb of the Day: Persian proverbs and poetry have long explored themes of human nature, emotional depth and inner transformation. Many t...
- Persian Proverb of the Day: ‘The lion is handsome, but the gazelle gets…’ The hidden mistake many ‘Alpha’ personalities make in relationships, friendships and workplaces according to this clever ancient sayingPersian Proverb of the day: Somewhere between ancient satire and modern social commentary exists a proverb that feels surprisingly suited t...
- Ancient fossils and shifting continents reveal a rewritten Earth storyPaleolatitude.org has been upgraded, allowing users to track continental drift and Earth's pole shifts over 320 million years. This tool, b...
- Quote of the day by Heraclitus: 'To fight with desire is hard: whatever it wishes, it buys at the price of soul' ; life lessons from ancient Greek philosopherGreek philosopher Heraclitus warned that unchecked desire can lead to the erosion of one's integrity and sense of self, demanding fulfillme...
- Harsh Goenka shares a 'fascinating' 700-year-old village where multi-story homes are carved inside volcanoesHarsh Goenka shared images of Kandovan, Iran. This village features unique homes carved into volcanic cones. These dwellings are over 700 y...
- Video: Iran’s Hormuz coast turns red overnight: Is it a toxic warning or rare natural marvel? Here’s what scientists sayHormuz Island in Iran has turned a striking blood-red after recent heavy rains. This natural phenomenon occurs as iron-rich soil washes int...
- Awaken the inner lightDeepavali is a festival that symbolizes the dispelling of both external and inner darkness. Different religions celebrate it for various hi...
- Nowruz 2024: Google doodle celebrates the arrival of spring and Persian New YearGoogle celebrated Nowruz 2024, the Persian New Year, with a lively Google Doodle created by Iranian artist Pendar Yousefi. This Doodle enca...
- 'Prince of Persia' to speak Persian for first time in 34 years? What we know so farUbisoft has released "Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown", for Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation. This most recent version is the fi...
- Iran's architectural marvel: Ancient 'wind catchers' that harness nature's power to beat the heatThe ancient Persian city of Yazd has developed engineering marvels, such as wind catchers known as badgirs, to stay cool in summer temperat...
- Archaeologists find the oldest pearl town in UAEThe artefacts found in this town date back to the region's pre-Islamic history in the 6th century.
- Discovering the ‘surprising’ ingredients of ancient Egyptian mummification workshopThe exceptional collection of pottery dates from around 664-525 BC.
- Pushkar: The glimpse of world's ancient civilisationsNot many know that a small and silent town Pushkar, known as one amongst the world's oldest, accommodates this differently themed property ...
- President Pranab Mukherjee gives certificate of honour to language expertsRobert P Goldman who translated Valmiki Ramayan into English and noted indologist George Cardona were given certificates of honour by Presi...
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