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Quote of the Day by greatest Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh: 'It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength...'- A timeless lesson about passion, purpose and creating with love by the ‘Starry Night’ painter- Irish proverb of the day: 'Do not resent growing old. Many are denied the...' - motivational lessons on aging, gratitude, appreciating life, embracing growing older and importance of living in the present
- Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West
- In 1853, a chef sliced potatoes paper-thin after a complaint which led to the creation of potato chipsThe intriguing legend of George Crum discovering potato chips at Moon Lake Lodge in Saratoga Springs, New York, enchants food lovers everyw...02 Jun, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
- Food Fables: How secretarial jobs helped develop India’s hybrid food traditionsAs thousands of English-educated South Indian men moved across India for secretarial jobs in the mid-20th century, they brought their famil...01 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
- Manipur Police add 477 vehicles to bolster security responseManipur Police has received 477 new vehicles, including bulletproof models, to boost its operational strength. This comes as the state grap...25 May, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
- Quote of the day by the greatest painter Vincent Van Gogh: 'I don't know anything with certainty, but...'- The influential painter’s ‘Starry Night’ dream still inspires the worldVincent van Gogh's art continues to captivate millions. His paintings, born from loneliness and suffering, reveal a deep human connection. ...24 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- In 1853 a kitchen complaint created a global snack obsession: How the furious chef George Speck trying to mock a customer accidentally created potato chipsPotato chips did more than become a popular snack, they helped transform the way people consumed comfort food. Before packaged chips entere...21 May, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
- Inside Amul’s new plan to sell everything from frozen pizza to protein shakesDairy giant Amul, which has touched a milestone Rs 1 lakh crore turnover in FY26, is making its boldest bet with its blue-and-red-ocean str...21 May, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
- A 2,000-year-old street staple from India is now ranked among world’s 10 best pancakesIndia's beloved Masala Dosa has been recognized globally, ranking sixth on TasteAtlas' list of the world's best pancakes. This traditional ...01 May, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
- Ghost ship no more: Coast Guard contractor hauls derelict minesweeper from San Joaquin deltaA 140-foot derelict minesweeper, HMCS Chaleur, was successfully removed from California’s San Joaquin Delta by a Coast Guard contractor. En...15 Aug, 2025, 08.38 PM IST
- Mankind needs to eschew ambition to think truly global: Sadhguru, founder of Isha FoundationSadhguru, founder of Isha Foundation, emphasizes the need for mankind to transcend personal ambition for global thinking. He warns against ...10 Feb, 2024, 10.40 PM IST
- German climate activists glue themselves to dinosaur display at Berlin's Natural History MuseumThe activists were part of the group Uprising of the Last Generation, which has staged numerous demonstrations in recent months.31 Oct, 2022, 01.13 PM IST
- Galleons of globalisation: Manila’s starring role in food trade entirely changed how we eatThe Manila galleons were developed due to Spanish desire to cash in on the Asian spice trade.05 Jun, 2022, 07.29 PM IST
- Contrary to popular belief, the Portuguese didn't introduce potatoes to IndiaSweet potatoes are a traditional crop in Goa, but their consumption seems to be diminishing.24 Oct, 2021, 09.38 PM IST
- IIT Mandi develops AI based model for disease detection in potato crops using photos of leavesThe computational tool developed by IIT Mandi scientists can detect blight in potato leaf images.12 Jul, 2021, 02.13 PM IST
- The many journeys of the marvellous mashed potatoFrom Joel Robuchon to ragda pattice, it's been a big mash.26 Aug, 2018, 11.36 AM IST
- Pre-pregnancy potato consumption may boost diabetes risk: StudyThe researchers proposed that substituting potatoes with other vegetables, legumes or whole grains may help lower gestational diabetes risk.14 Jan, 2016, 05.17 PM IST
- How Peruvian food and 'papa' are synonymous to each otherA Peruvian would thump a big ‘Yes’ to papa for meal but what is the fuss on papas in Peru? In the Quechua language, ‘papa’ is tubers. Potat...15 Nov, 2015, 12.09 PM IST
- Lok Sabha polls 2014: Good potato crop set to boost TMC and cost BJP’s Chandan Mitra dear in SingurNarendra Modi has indeed tried his best to boost the chances of his two star candidates in Hooghly district, Chandan Mitra and Bappi Lahiri.28 Apr, 2014, 10.55 AM IST
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