Quote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: 'The child who obeys you out of fear will one day lie to you for freedom...' Why fear can create obedience in children but not honesty explained by Italian Renaissance era philosopherNiccolò Machiavelli’s widely shared quote, “The child who obeys you out of fear will one day lie to you for freedom,” reflects on the limit...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Nine of ten African teams qualify for Round of 32Africa has rewritten FIFA World Cup history after an unprecedented nine of its 10 teams from the continent secured places in the Round of 3...
28 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and moreOn This Day in History, June 27, history spans military victories, political change, scientific innovation and technological breakthroughs....
26 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
In 1873, had Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's palanquin not taken a wrong turn, India might never have got 'Vande Mataram'An 1873 encounter with a British officer in a palanquin ignited Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's patriotic fervor, leading to the creation of...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Passport row highlights India's larger citizenship documentation challengeA remark by an External Affairs Ministry official on Passport Seva Divas that a passport is "a travel document, not a document of citizensh...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
FIFA 2026: Brazil advance at World Cup as Swiss, Canada reach last 32Brazil dominated Scotland 3-0 to secure their World Cup knockout stage spot, topping Group C. Switzerland also advanced, winning Group B, w...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Quote of the day by Plato: ‘Either we shall find what it is we are seeking or at least…’ – Greek philosopher on how ignorance can lead to true wisdomQuote of the day: Ancient Greek philosopher Plato, a student of Socrates, believed true wisdom stems from acknowledging what we don't know....
24 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Brazil aim for last 32 as World Cup goes into hectic phaseBrazil will seek to book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup on Wednesday when they face Scotland as the tournament shifts to a bre...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 14: Brazil, Canada seek to retain top spots on decisive day as tournament nears knockout stage; how to watch live streaming in US and Canada - check kick-off time and venuesMatchday 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 intensifies as Group A, B, and C teams battle for Round of 32 berths. Crucial fixtures include Canad...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
In 1912, a wrestler got bored of eating ghee & milk every day. Then one day, a simple kitchen experiment led to the creation of one of world's most loved mithaisDiscover the fascinating history of dodha barfi, a beloved Indian sweet believed to have been created by a Punjabi wrestler more than a cen...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he returned state decoration to Polish presidentUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy returned a state decoration awarded by Poland after Warsaw revoked it over the renaming of a milita...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Today in History: On This Day, June 20, Queen Victoria ascends, Morse patents telegraph, Jaws premieres and shipwreck revealedOn This Day in History, June 20 saw Queen Victoria ascend the British throne, Samuel Morse receive a telegraph patent, Jaws redefine Hollyw...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
A 60-day clock starts ticking on the US-Iran peace agreementA peace agreement between the United States and Iran has been announced. This marks the end of a period of intense fighting. The core of th...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Iran says talks on final US deal to begin this weekIran and the United States are set to begin crucial nuclear and sanctions relief talks this week. An agreement to end a recent war is expec...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
US-Iran deal a 'catastrophe' for Israel, analysts sayThe US-Iran agreement to conclude the Middle East war is a significant strategic setback for Israel and underscores its waning influence in...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Quote of the day by Karl Marx: "One day there will be trillionaires, but you will still have nothing." — What did Marx reveal about wealth inequality, capitalism, and the future of money? A wealth quote that offers powerful lessons on building lasting prosperity beyond moneyQuote of the day by Karl Marx reveals a deeper truth about wealth inequality, capitalism, and society. His warning about future trillionair...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 10: Salem witch hangings, Italy enters World War II, the Six-Day War ends, Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, the Lidice massacre and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 10, several pivotal events shaped the course of world history. The date is remembered for Benjamin Franklin's ...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST