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How to take joy out of jumping red lightsPrepaid fines could make traffic violators think twice - and let the state, Kautilya-style, collect its dues in a gentle manner.- Italian Proverb of the Day: “The tongue has no bones, but it breaks bones.” A timeless lesson on the power of wordsItalian Proverb of the Day: “The tongue has no bones, but it breaks bones” offers a timeless lesson on the power and consequences of speech...
- Four Antonello da Messina artworks stolen in Renaissance painter's hometownFour artworks by Antonello da Messina were stolen from a museum. The theft occurred overnight on an Italian national holiday. Thieves took ...
- Never mind the type, Swaraj is your biryani & you shall have it!Biryani advertisements highlight its diverse regional variations and culinary appeal. The dish's origins are debated, with links to Persian...
- In 2025, workers dug a drain beneath a reclining Buddha statue in Thailand, widely regarded as one of the country's oldest; they found 33 gold, silver, and bronze treasures hidden for 1,300 yearsWorkers repairing ground near a 1,300-year-old statue found ancient artifacts. These relics were buried since the seventh century and are m...
- Sicilian proverb of the day: ‘There are two types of powerful, those who own too much and those who don’t own a thing’; life lessons on how wealth, political clout are not the only definitions of power and strength from old sayingThere are two kinds of powers – one is obvious – being born wealthy or accumulating a lot of wealth. Another is having little to no possess...
- PM Modi urges families to join 100-week campaign to make India drug-freePrime Minister Narendra Modi urged a collective effort to make India drug-free. He called for families to join the 100-week nationwide Nash...
- 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...
- Quote of the Day by Bruce Willis: "Art imitates life and, sometimes, life imitates art. It's a weird combination of elements"Quote of the Day by Bruce Willis: “Art imitates life and, sometimes, life imitates art. It's a weird combination of elements.” Explore the ...
- The 3-minute art heist that shocked Italy has taken a major turnItalian police have recovered three valuable paintings stolen earlier this year. The artworks by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse were found du...
- 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...
- Quote of the day by Susan Sontag: ‘It’s all about paying attention. Attention is vitality. It connects…’ – American author on why paying attention can make life richer, more curious and more aliveSusan Sontag, an influential American writer, advocated for deeper attention in life. She urged people to look harder and remain curious ab...
- Quote of the Day by Marina Tsvetaeva: ‘And soon all of us will sleep under the earth…’ – the Russian poet on conflict, mortality and the human need for peaceQuote of the Day: Marina Tsvetaeva's quote reflects on human conflict and the shared end of mortality. She questions why people make life d...
- Freedom Habba 2026: Check entry rules, timings, registration process and full schedule at Vidhana SoudhaFreedom Habba 2026 will turn Bengaluru’s Vidhana Soudha into the centre of Independence Day celebrations on August 15, featuring a cultural...
- Raise your amphorae to 1st-2nd-c. plonkArchaeologists discovered five hundred ancient jars from a Roman shipwreck. These jars were stacked on the seafloor off the coast of Sicily...
- India's net direct tax collection rises 23% to Rs 8.11 lakh crore as of August 10India's net direct tax collections grew 23.09 percent year-on-year to Rs 8.11 lakh crore. Gross direct tax collections increased 19.75 perc...
- Quote of the day by Michelangelo: 'A man paints with his brains and not with his...' - inspiring quote by sculptor known for his marble statue David and painter of Sistine Chapel ceiling teaches life lessons on imagination, turning ideas into great work and how creativity begins in the mindQuote of the day by Michelangelo: Michelangelo believed artists paint with their brains, not just their hands. His famous quote highlights ...
- Where art thou? From royal silverware to rare watches, what collectors are bidding for nowAs collectors broaden their horizons beyond canvases, Glynda Alves finds that India’s auction houses are witnessing growing demand for item...
- Quote of the Day by Banksy: ‘One original thought is worth 1000 meaningless quotes’ - A life lesson on thinking for yourselfWe are flooded with advice, often substituting for our own thinking. Banksy's quote highlights the value of one original thought over many ...
- Indian Museum joins hands with IIT-Kharagpur for use of 'AI-based restoration' of artefacts: GovtThe Indian Museum in Kolkata is using AI for artefact restoration and digital preservation. This initiative aligns with the vision of promo...
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