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India's forgotten gourmet produce: Tellicherry pepper, Lakadong turmeric, and Kashmiri morels- A 440-year-old coin was found under a church. It helped solve the mystery of a colony that vanished
- Quote of the Day by Simon Bolivar: “Spirit cannot be compared with matter...” — a powerful life lesson on courage, freedom, resilience, self-belief and why inner conviction can matter more than material strength, from the Venezuelan independence leader known as El Libertador for his role in South American liberation and political transformation
- In 1928, a US Navy personnel came to a California island and lived alone for 28 years as an unofficial caretaker. Today, a popular spot in the Channel Islands bears his nameRaymond LeDreau held the title of Anacapa Island's unofficial caretaker for nearly 3 decades. A Spanish-American War veteran, he endured de...16 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Quote of the day by George Orwell: 'Power is not a means, it is an end. One does not establish a dictatorship in order to...' - motivational quote by Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four author teaches life lessons on power, authority, leadership, ambition and dangers of absolute controlQuote of the day by George Orwell: George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four warns about power becoming the ultimate goal. His quote highlights ...15 Aug, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
- Earlier this year, researchers analyzed ancient Chilean mummies for traces of smallpox DNA. The evidence produced the first direct molecular proof that European colonists brought the deadly virus to the AmericasSmallpox DNA discovery: Ancient DNA from Chilean mummies offers direct evidence of European smallpox introduction. This discovery supports ...11 Aug, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
- In 1695, pirates captured Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's royal ship and vanished after looting tens of millions of dollars' worth of gold and silver. The first coin from the treasure was found 300 years later.Rare Arabian coins unearthed in America provide new evidence about a historic pirate heist. Captain Henry Every's crew stole vast treasure ...02 Aug, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
- Our omnivorous appetite: Rise of a seamless local-national consumer identity through vernacular creativity that AI will fuelIndia is embracing an omnichannel identity, blending nationality and locality effectively. Localized content is experiencing a scalable res...31 Jul, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
- In the 1600s, a Native American clay pot was buried at a Spanish mission in Florida. Around 400 years later, archaeologists were stunned to find it intactArchaeologists in Florida have uncovered a rare, fully intact 400-year-old clay pot believed to have been crafted by the Potano Indigenous ...27 Jul, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
- 3000 years ago, a hidden chapter of human history was written in thousands of languages, then fell silentFor a long time, the assumption was that ancient history was a endless sea of thousands of small isolated tribes—meaning language diversity...25 Jul, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by George Orwell: 'Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four...'- Timeless lessons on truth, intellectual courage, free speech, independent thinking, and defending reality by the famous author of dystopian novel 1984 and Animal FarmQuote of the Day by George Orwell: George Orwell's quote highlights freedom's foundation in acknowledging reality. He believed truth's deni...16 Jul, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
- Food Fables – The other time Cabo Verde influenced the worldBefore its World Cup exit against Argentina, Cabo Verde emerged as one of the tournament's biggest surprises, drawing attention to its rich...15 Jul, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
- On This Day in History, July 5: Amazon founded, Seinfeld premieres, Bikini debuts, Venezuela declares independence, Cape Verde gains freedomOn This Day in History, July 5 highlights pivotal moments that shaped politics, science, culture and global history. From Isaac Newton publ...04 Jul, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
- On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key eventsOn This Day in History, July 1 marks a date shaped by major military campaigns, nation-building, scientific breakthroughs and cultural mile...30 Jun, 2026, 11.30 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
- Mexico, like US, extends birthright citizenship to children born on its soilIn Tijuana, a Haitian restaurant owner finds a new home as her granddaughter becomes a Mexican citizen, highlighting Mexico's birthright ci...24 Jun, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- Born in Bihar, he became one of the greatest writers in English language, but he was not IndianGeorge Orwell, born Eric Arthur Blair in Motihari, British India, became a celebrated British writer. His classics, Animal Farm and 1984, r...09 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
- With a handshake, Spain and Mexico put diplomatic tussle over their colonial past behind themMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have struck a reconciliatory note, bringing closure to a diplo...18 Apr, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
- ‘Land of the White Jaguar’ discovered, archaeologists finally locate lost Maya rebel stronghold in southern MexicoArchaeologists in Mexico have identified the long-lost Maya city of Sak-Bahlán, or the “Land of the White Jaguar,” a stronghold of Indigeno...01 Aug, 2025, 02.01 PM IST
- Saint Patrick's Day history, dates, and parades for 2023. Read moreParades on St. Patrick's Day is scheduled for Chicago, Dallas, and other cities. On Saturday at 12:30 PM CT, there will be a St. Patrick's ...16 Mar, 2023, 07.43 PM IST
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