Wednesday quote of the day: George Orwell’s thought-provoking lesson on truth, memory and power may change the way you see the worldGeorge Orwell's quote of the day: George Orwell's chilling words from "1984" resonate powerfully today: "Who controls the past controls the...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Govt extends customs duty waiver on import of key petrochemical products till July 15The government has extended the nil customs duty on approximately 40 critical petrochemical products by another 15 days, now until July 15....
30 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Life lesson quote by Immanuel Kant: 'One who makes himself a worm cannot complain afterwards if people...' - Why the German philosopher's blunt take on self-respect still matters todayImmanuel Kant, an 18th-century German philosopher, profoundly shaped our understanding of knowledge and morality. His famous quote, "One wh...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Tuesday Motivation by Mark Twain: 'You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is...'Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, championed imagination over mere observation, urging us to see beyond the obvious. This literary giant, kn...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
Delhi peak power demand hits all-time high of 8,748 MW amid heatwave conditionsIn an extraordinary turn of events, Delhi's power consumption skyrocketed to an all-time high of 8,748 MW on Monday, driven by a relentless...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
A frozen Arctic grave held its secret for 181 years until DNA revealed four more sailors from Franklin's doomed expeditionDNA science is finally putting names to the lost crew of the 1845 Franklin expedition. A recent study identified four more sailors, bringin...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as oneAmerica's 250th birthday is proving divisive, mirroring the nation's deep political schisms. While some, like Betsy Halsey, refuse to celeb...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Scientists just found a 15-million-year-old climate time capsule in giant eggshells from Namibia, and the oxygen inside suggests plants may have been far less active at pulling CO₂ from the air during a warmer EarthFossilized bird eggshells from 15 million years ago in the Namib Desert are revealing a startling climate secret. Researchers found that du...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: ‘Character is like a tree and reputation its shadow; the shadow is what we think it is and…’ - The life lesson everyone learns sooner or laterQuote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln highlights the difference between character and reputation. While public perception, like a shadow, can...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
US Supreme Court nears the end of its term with momentous cases about Trump's power to be decidedThe Supreme Court is concluding a term dominated by President Trump's assertions of executive authority. Key decisions this week involve bi...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.42 AM 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
Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: 'How much more grievous are the consequences of anger than the...' - Stoic philosopher's timeless lesson on anger and self-controlMarcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor and philosopher, is remembered for his leadership during challenging times and his profound wisdom. His pe...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Ajmer’s hidden engine: From steam locomotives to Vande Bharat — inside the 150-year-old railway workshop quietly powering the city’s growth since 1876Set up in 1876, the Ajmer Railway Workshop has completed 150 years as one of the city’s most important institutions. Beyond locomotives and...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Govt pushes PSU banks to develop loan products of up to ₹1 lakh each for street vendorsPublic sector banks are developing new loan products up to ₹1 lakh for street vendors, aiming to help them build credit histories and trans...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'I would rather be a little nobody, than to be an...' - Former US President's timeless lesson on integrity and characterAbraham Lincoln, the 16th US President, steered the nation through the Civil War and championed the end of slavery. Born into poverty with ...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln for Juneteenth: 'Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for...' - the Great Emancipator's inspiring words on freedom for all, equality, liberty and justiceQuote of the day by Abraham Lincoln for Juneteenth: Abraham Lincoln's words, spoken during a divided America, underscore the universal natu...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST