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The # symbol you see under every Instagram post was once just a Roman weight measurement. It took centuries to become social media's hashtag- Quote of the day by Galileo Galilei: “In the future, there will be opened a gateway...” - The fascinating prediction from a scientist who changed how we see the universe
- Javokhir Sindarov focuses on preparation over predictions ahead of Gukesh title clash
- Quote of the Day by Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca: ‘True happiness is to enjoy the present without anxious dependence upon the future…’ - what Nero’s tutor reveals about happiness, contentment, ambition and anxiety, and why depending too heavily on the future can make satisfaction difficult to findQuote of the Day on happiness: Seneca, the renowned Roman thinker, contemplated humanity's inclination to delay joy. He emphasized that aut...02 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- NASA's Roman Space Telescope will see at least 100 times more sky at once than Hubble and James Webb, helping scientists study invisible dark matter, dark energy and search for thousands of exoplanetsNASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy, beginning a mission to survey vast areas of the univers...31 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
- Rising CO₂ is making the planet hotter, but it is also making Earth greener: A 2026 study analyzing 40 years of satellite data found carbon dioxide was responsible for 82.8% of global greening through 2021Earth has experienced sustained global greening from 1982 to 2021. Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide was the dominant driver behind this tr...29 Aug, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
- Nobel-winning chemist born to Palestinian refugees grew up with 9 siblings in one room without running water or electricity; after moving to the US in 1980, he developed technology to harvest water from dry desert air without electricityOmar M. Yaghi, a distinguished Nobel laureate, grew up in Jordan, where he faced the harsh reality of water scarcity. This early challenge ...28 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
- He spent 16 years alone on one of world’s most remote islands: With two cats, chickens, a radio and basic supplies, this New Zealand sailor built a life in complete solitudeTom Neale spent an incredible 16 years living alone on Suwarrow Atoll, growing his own food and repairing shelters with resources available...27 Aug, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
- NASA's new Roman Space Telescope set to launch this Sunday will help scientists study dark matter and dark energy across billions of galaxies, unraveling the deepest mysteries of the universeNASA Roman Space Telescope launch: NASA's Roman Space Telescope launchNASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch on August 3...27 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
- NASA sent 3 aluminum LEGO figures on a 1.7 billion mile journey; by 2016, the figurines of 2 Roman gods and 1 famous scientist had become the fastest and farthest-traveling toys in history. Still orbiting Jupiter, they now face a fiery fateNASA's ambitious Juno mission made history by sending three aluminum LEGO figures to Jupiter, marking them as the fastest LEGO items ever c...26 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
- A 3,000-year-old Ramesses II inscription sparks fresh mystery over Egypt’s lost city of MasnNew discoveries at Tell Abu Seify offer clues to the ancient city of Masn. A sandstone lintel bearing Ramesses II's titles was found at the...25 Aug, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau: 'Freedom is the power to choose our own chains' Life lessons from inspiring quote on true liberty, responsibility, duties, values and commitmentsQuote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau explains how freedom can exist with duties, rules and commitments. The statement, “Freedom is the...25 Aug, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
- A 1,600-year-old Egyptian mummy was found with Homer’s Iliad tucked inside its abdomen. Its purpose remains a mysteryAn intriguing discovery in Egypt revealed an ancient mummy with a papyrus fragment of Homer's Iliad resting on its abdomen. This fragment, ...24 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: “You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength” A timeless lesson on building resilience by accepting what we cannot control, mastering our reactions, and directing our energy towards the choices and actions that can truly make a differenceQuote of the Day by Marcus Aurelius: Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius's private writings offer timeless wisdom on inner peace. His philosophy ...22 Aug, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Seneca: 'People waste their life preparing for a future that was never promised...' - Stoic philosopher’s life lesson on why we should not waste the present waiting for tomorrowQuote of the day by Seneca "People waste their life preparing for a future that was never promised, while the only life they truly own pass...21 Aug, 2026, 02.16 AM IST
- Julius Caesar's political fate was decided in a historic compound, centuries later hidden cloister adjacent to basilica in Rome remains mysteriousOver the centuries, this space has attracted important figures, St. Catherine of Siena and the Renaissance painter Fra Angelico, both of wh...20 Aug, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
- 2,000 years ago, a Tamil trader left his name across 5 ancient tombs in Egypt’s Valley of Kings; Here’s what inscriptions revealTamil Brahmi inscriptions were recently identified in ancient Egyptian tombs. These inscriptions reveal Tamil merchants travelled deep into...17 Aug, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
- In 2021, Sicilian photographer Giuseppe Peri stitched drone photos of Centuripe into one image. Two years later, it produced a viral sensation, turning the ancient town into a global attraction for its remarkable human-shaped outlineA Sicilian village named Centuripe was discovered to resemble a human form from above. Photographer Pio Andrea Peri captured this unique ge...14 Aug, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
- Pompeii remained frozen in time for nearly 1,700 years. It was discovered by a Spanish engineer looking for ancient treasures in 1748The unearthing of Pompeii in 1748 unveiled a Roman city encased in volcanic ash, granting a unique glimpse into the lives and customs of an...14 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- A century after Goscinny’s birth, Asterix remains a witty guide to resisting authorityOn René Goscinny’s birth centenary, Asterix remains a powerful reflection on resistance to authority. Through humour, the comics explore pr...13 Aug, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
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