Word of the Day: Sesquipedalian- Know its meaning, origin, usage, synonyms, antonyms, examples and moreWord of the Day: Discover 'sesquipedalian,' a word that perfectly embodies its meaning by being long itself. Originating from Latin, it des...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.10 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
France's Omaha Beach, where D-Day soldiers fell 82 years ago, is still bleeding metal; scientists found 4% of one sand sample composed of shrapnelTiny metal fragments, remnants of World War II artillery, have been discovered in Omaha Beach sand, revealing a microscopic legacy of the D...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
The world's most remote inhabited island has an asthma mystery; scientists traced it to just two settlers who arrived in 1817A remote island, Tristan da Cunha, has become a vital natural laboratory for asthma research. Due to its isolated population descended from...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Ireland create history, humble World T20 champions India by 1-run to win series 2-0Ireland achieved a historic one-run victory over reigning T20 World Champions India in Belfast, securing a 2-0 series win. Jai Moondra was ...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Karnataka CM Shivakumar backs vertical growth for Bengaluru, unveils Rs 1.25 lakh crore planKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar unveiled a Rs 1.25 lakh crore development plan for Bengaluru, advocating for vertical growth to acc...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.18 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
Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Researchers finally found evidence from a region in Space where nothing is supposed to escapeA historic black hole discovery is changing how scientists explore the universe. Researchers have detected possible fingerprints of a black...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
For the first time, researchers reached a region near a Black Hole once beyond studyA powerful black hole collision has opened a new chapter in space science. Scientists used the loudest gravitational wave signal ever detec...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, became the great sporting prodigy of this generationCricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old sensation, is set to make history as India's youngest senior men's player. After a stel...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
The San Andreas fault just reached a level scientists haven’t seen in 1,000 years—Is California ready for what comes next?A new study suggests the San Andreas Fault has reached stress levels not seen in nearly 1,000 years. While scientists are not predicting an...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma conferred Padma ShriRohit Sharma has been honored with the Padma Shri for his significant contributions to Indian cricket. President Droupadi Murmu presented t...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Cleaner city design can cool Barcelona by up to 1.75°C, but new white roofs and parks still cannot offset the more than 6°C warming scientists project by 2100, leaving heat risk high in the neighborhoods that need help mostAmerican cities are facing a deadly surge in heat-related deaths, with fatalities more than doubling since 1999. A new study reveals that w...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
England's Joe Root becomes second batter after Tendulkar to reach 14,000 Test runsJoe Root has etched his name in cricket history, becoming the second player ever to surpass 14,000 Test runs, a feat previously achieved on...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Latin proverb of the day: 'Love and a cough cannot be hidden. Even a small love...' - A timeless lesson on how true feelings always find a way outA timeless proverb talks about how love, like a cough, is impossible to conceal. Ancient wisdom suggests genuine feelings always surface, e...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.02 AM IST