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An ancient traveler from India inscribed his name across five ancient tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 2,000 years agoAncient Indian travelers visited Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Researchers found nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Gan...06 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST- In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Govt readies contingency plans to counter El Nino threat to kharif season: Shivraj Singh ChouhanThe Indian government is ready for El Nino's impact on the upcoming kharif crop. Contingency plans are being made for affected districts. T...28 May, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
- Government fully prepared to tackle El Nino impact on kharif crop: ChouhanThe government is ready for El Nino's impact on the upcoming kharif crop. Contingency plans are being made for affected areas.28 May, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
- Toshifumi Suzuki, Japanese behind the 7-Eleven empire, passed away at 93Toshifumi Suzuki, the architect of the 7-Eleven convenience store empire, has passed away at 93. Suzuki transformed Japanese retail, making...25 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
- Movie dialogue of the day from Lion King: 'The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it..' ; lessons on learning from past mistakes from epic Disney filmFacing past regrets is crucial for growth, as highlighted by a profound dialogue from Disney's The Lion King. The film teaches that instead...23 May, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
- Living Supermaterial: What is the new plastic alternative scientists have created that is stronger, smarter, & fully biodegradable?Living Supermaterial: Indian scientists have developed a novel bacteria-grown cellulose material that could serve as a sustainable alternat...23 May, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
- ‘The US-Iran war will hurt both food consumers — and producers’The US-Iran conflict threatens global food supplies. Rising oil prices increase fertilizer and transportation costs. This impacts food prod...21 May, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
- From uncle's loan in 1977 to $36.8 billion today: The story of a quiet African titan reshaping global energy from LagosAliko Dangote is widely regarded as Africa’s richest businessman and one of the most influential industrialists in the world. His journey b...21 May, 2026, 01.24 AM IST
- US-born teen Buddhist lama balances monastic life and pop culture in Himalayan foothillsA young American teen, Jalue Dorje, embraces his destiny as a reincarnated lama. He navigates a dual life, blending his love for video game...15 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
- Chinese proverb of the day: 'All things are difficult at the...' - inspiring lessons on how difficult beginnings can lead to growth, success, resilience and why starting something new is often the hardest stepChinese proverb of the day: Starting anything new is often the most challenging phase, marked by fear, uncertainty, and slow progress. This...14 May, 2026, 05.26 AM IST
- Rice University eyes deeper India push, weighs campus presence under NEPRice University is looking at expanding its presence in India. This includes potential research and academic partnerships under the new Nat...13 May, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockadeIran faces severe economic hardship due to war and US sanctions. Prices for essentials like food and medicine have surged. Job losses and b...13 May, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
- Mother’s Day Quotes 2026: 50+ Heartfelt messages from famous personalities celebrating love, sacrifice, and strengthMother’s Day is a global celebration of the unconditional love, care, and sacrifices made by mothers. Across generations, famous personalit...08 May, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Anne Rice: 'You do have a story inside you; it lies articulate and waiting to be written — behind your silence and your suffering' ; life lessons from American literary iconAnne Rice's quote, "You do have a story inside you; it lies articulate and waiting to be written — behind your silence and your suffering,"...06 May, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
- Who are Matthew Mitchell and Thy Mitchell? High-profile restaurateur couple found dead with children in Houston homeHouston police discovered the bodies of Matthew Mitchell, his wife Thy Mitchell, and their two young children in a suspected murder-suicide...06 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
- Gasoline Price jumps 50 per cent in US after Iran war. When will it go down?Gasoline price: Many drivers were hopeful in mid-April, amid signs that the conflict could be winding down, and gasoline prices fell daily ...06 May, 2026, 05.49 AM IST
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