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Quote of the Day by Russian writer Varlam Shalamov, who survived 17 years in Soviet Gulag camps: ‘A human being survives by his ability to forget…’- Quote of the day on loneliness by Fyodor Dostoevsky: 'Do you know what it means to have no one to whom one could say: I am suffering' The heartbreaking truth about suffering in silence explored in his novella White Nights
- On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and more
- Quote of the day by Fyodor Dostoevsky: 'The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot...' - Russian novelist's powerful lesson on the dangers of self-deception.Quote of the day by Fyodor Dostoevsky: Fyodor Dostoevsky, a renowned Russian philosopher and novelist, explored the depths of human nature ...05 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
- This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...30 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- Epstein files reveal ongoing ties with this one wealth managerDespite the allegations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, Bank of America wealth adviser Paul V. Morris maintained connections with Epstein for ...28 May, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Fyodor Dostoevsky: 'A man with no money and a woman with no beauty see the world without illusions...' - The unsaid reality of human society exposed by the Russian novelist-philosopherRussian novelist and philosopher Fyodor Dostoevsky continues to resonate with readers for his powerful observations about suffering, truth,...26 May, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
- US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdownUS prosecutors have charged former Cuban President Raul Castro. The charges relate to the 1996 downing of civilian planes. Four Americans d...21 May, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Fyodor Dostoevsky: ‘Two intelligent people cannot fall in love, true love needs…’ Words of wisdom by Russian author on love and companionshipFyodor Dostoevsky, a celebrated Russian writer, faced immense personal hardship including a death sentence and Siberian exile. These experi...15 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
- Russia, Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting as US-brokered ceasefire nears its endA US-brokered ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has expired. Both nations accuse each other of violations. American and European officia...11 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
- Quote of the day by 19th-century novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky: ‘The best way to keep a prisoner from escaping is to make sure he never knows he is in prison.’Fyodor Dostoevsky, a pivotal 19th-century Russian thinker, explored human psychology, sin, and faith through his profound novels. His writi...23 Apr, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
- Russia's Nobel Prize-winning rights group Memorial branded 'extremist'Russia's Supreme Court has declared the Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights group Memorial an extremist organization. This move intensif...09 Apr, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- US and Russia complete biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, freeing Gershkovich and WhelanThe United States and Russia executed their major prisoner swap since the Soviet era, releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, a...03 Aug, 2024, 04.08 PM IST
- Turkey Intelligence mediates in major East-West prisoner swapIn an extensive prisoner swap, 26 individuals from several countries, including the US, Russia, and Germany, were released. Notable figures...03 Aug, 2024, 04.07 PM IST
- Russia releases US journalist Evan Gershkovich and other Americans, dissidents in massive 24-person prisoner swapThe United States and Russia completed their largest post-Soviet prisoner swap on Thursday, resulting in the release of journalist Evan Ger...02 Aug, 2024, 11.09 AM IST
- The Russian opposition just lost its brightest star Alexei Navalny. What does it do now?Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian prison colony has left the opposition in a difficult position. With many key figures either dead, exile...19 Feb, 2024, 12.08 PM IST
- UK government summons Russian embassy after Putin-critic Alexei Navalny's death, holds authorities responsibleThe UK government holds the Russian authorities responsible for Navalny's death. The FCDO condemns the brutal nature of the Russian system....17 Feb, 2024, 11.00 AM IST
- Kremlin critic Navalny convicted of extremism and sentenced to 19 years in prisonRussian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been convicted of extremism and sentenced to 19 years in prison, with the new charges relating...04 Aug, 2023, 09.00 PM IST
- US demands immediate release of Russian opposition leader Aleksei NavalnyRegarding how the Russian government is treating opposition leader Aleksei Navalny, the United States has voiced grave concern. On Septembe...11 Sep, 2022, 06.28 PM IST
- Alexei Navalny sentenced to 9 years in prison by Russian courtNavalny, who is already serving 2½ years in a penal colony east of Moscow, had been accused of embezzling money that he and his foundation ...22 Mar, 2022, 06.30 PM IST
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